The Ultimate Pet Grooming Checklist for New Pet Parents

New to pet parenting? Here’s your complete grooming checklist – essentials, steps, and tips to keep your pet clean, healthy, and smelling fresh with Zappo.

Bringing home a new pet? Congratulations – you’re in for endless love, tail wags, and maybe a few muddy pawprints. But being a pet parent also means learning the ropes of grooming because hygiene = health.

Whether you’re raising a puppy, adopting a rescue, or welcoming a kitten, this easy-to-follow grooming checklist will help you keep your fur baby clean, comfortable, and oh-so-fresh. Bonus? We’ll show you exactly where Zappo Pet Perfume fits in.

Let’s dive in 🐶🐱✨

✅ The Essential Grooming Kit

Here’s what every new pet parent should have:

🧼 Pet-safe shampoo (mild, pH-balanced)

🪥 Brush/comb (based on coat type)

✂️ Nail clippers or file

🧻 Pet wipes for daily cleanups

🦷 Toothbrush & paste (pet-safe only!)

🐾 Towels + drying mat

✨ Zappo Pet Perfume (for that fresh, clean smell!)

🧴 Optional: Ear cleaner, paw balm

Consistency keeps your pet odor-free, skin-healthy, and super happy.

Choose from:

• Zappo Lilac Fur (for post-bath cuddles)
• Zappo Paw Polo (great for active dogs)
• Zappo Berry Bark (ideal for indoor pets)

Grooming is more than just keeping your pet clean—it’s a powerful bonding ritual. With the right tools, the right attitude, and a spritz of Zappo, you’ll build habits that keep your pet healthy, happy, and irresistibly huggable.