โผ๏ธ๐ ๐๐๐๐ฌ๐ฆ๐๐โ๐ฆ ๐๐๐ง ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ข๐ ๐๐ก๐ ๐ง๐ฅ๐๐ก๐ ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฅ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฑ ๐ฅ
Malaysia is witnessing substantial growth in the cat grooming industry in 2024, with expectations for this growth to persist into 2025. Year 2025 is expected to bring new trends to Malaysia's cat grooming industry. Some trends includes:
๐ญ. ๐๐ผ๐น๐ถ๐๐๐ถ๐ฐ ๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐ผ๐บ๐ถ๐ป๐ด
Grooming salons are offering more services that support a petโs physical & emotional health, such as massage therapy, aromatherapy baths, and deep- conditioning treatments. Many grooming salons now offer massage therapy, which can help alleviate stress, improve circulation, and ease muscle tension in pets.ย
These luxury services cater to companion owners seeking to pamper their pets, making grooming a holistic experience that supports both physical and emotional health. The trend is also driven by the rise in pet humanization and a willingness among companion owners to invest in premium grooming services.
๐ฎ.ย ๐ฃ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฆ๐๐๐น๐ถ๐๐ (๐๐น๐ถ๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ป๐ด & ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ถ๐๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด)
The shear and trimming segment are expected to grow significantly over the forecast period. Shearing and trimming are core services in companion furnishing, especially for breeds with long or thick coats that need regular maintenance. These services ensure pets stay comfortable and free from mats or tangles, which can lead to skin issues.ย
Additionally, tailored trims for specific breeds enhance pets' appearance and align with breed standards, which is appealing to pet owners, particularly those participating in shows.ย
As the demand for specialized grooming grows, shear and trimming services become pivotal in drawing in companion owners looking for quality grooming and personalized styling options and also creative grooming.
๐ฏ. ๐ ๐ผ๐ฏ๐ถ๐น๐ฒ ๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐ผ๐บ๐ถ๐ป๐ด
More pet owners are choosing mobile grooming services because they offer convenience and individualized attention. This service offer convenience to pet owners by bringing the grooming salon right to their doorsteps. This service is beneficial for pets who may experience stress in the traditional grooming establishment or for pet owner with limited mobility or tight schedules.
๐ฐ. ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฎ๐น๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป & ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป
Another trend is the increased focus on specialization and certification within the grooming industry. Pet groomers are seeking additional training and certification in areas such as breed-specific grooming techniques, pet first aid, pet spa & massage, and animal law. By obtaining specialized skills, groomers can offer a wide range of services and cater to the niche market that requires expertise beyond basic grooming.
Specialization also highlights the importance of professional development, as groomers with certifications are often seen as more credible and attract a higher clientele to pay for premium grooming.
๐ฑ. ๐ฃ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐ผ๐บ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฆ๐ผ๐ณ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ & ๐ ๐ด๐ ๐ฆ๐๐๐๐ฒ๐บ
Many pets grooming business are turning to specialized software and management systems. This digital solution helps in scheduling appointments, managing clientโs information, keep track of grooming history and even handling billing and payments.
In addition to improving business efficiency, this system enables groomers to offer personalized experience by keeping details record of each petโs preference and grooming requirement.
๐ฒ. ๐๐ฑ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐ผ๐บ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐พ๐๐ถ๐ฝ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ & ๐ง๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ต๐ป๐ถ๐พ๐๐ฒ๐
As the pet industry grows, so does the innovation in grooming equipment & techniques. High-velocity blower, electronic grooming table and professional-grade clipper and shears are becoming more common in grooming salon.
Techniques such as hand-stripping, carding, and show grooming are gaining popularity among customer striving for perfection in their services. Advancement such pet-safe dyes and stencils have open a new reals for creative grooming, allowing the pet owner to customize their petsโ appearance with temporary and semi-permanent colors and patterns.
๐ณ. ๐๐ ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ข๐ณ๐ณ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด
To be different in the competitive market, many groomers are expanding their service offering. Donโt just stick to longhair or shorthair grooming but go by the cat breed grooming, i,e Mainecoon cat grooming, Ragdoll cat grooming, British Short Hair grooming, Exotic Cat grooming, etc.
ย ๐ด. ๐๐ป๐ถ๐บ๐ฎ๐น ๐ช๐ฒ๐น๐ณ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ & ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ฒ๐๐
Compliance with safety standard ensure a secure environment for pets and increase the trust of pet owners. The Animal Act 2015 must be observed and adhered to at all times.
Animal Act 2015 is essential in Malaysia for promoting responsible animal care, preventing cruelty, and ensuring that animals are treated with respect and dignity. Adhering to this law is vital for the protection and well-being of cats in Malaysia during grooming.ย
๐ต. ๐๐๐บ๐ฎ๐ป๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฃ๐ฒ๐๐
The humanization of petโs trend, where pets are increasingly treated as family members, is growing rapidly in Malaysia. This trend reflects a global shift towards more emotional and psychological connections between humans and their pets.ย
๐ญ๐ฌ. ๐ฃ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ป๐๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ
Pet insurance is an increasingly popular option for pet owners who want to ensure that their animals receive high-quality care in case of illness, injury, or accidents. In Malaysia, as pet ownership continues to rise and the trend of humanizing pets grows, the demand for pet insurance is also seeing an uptick.
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More pet owners in Malaysia are embracing DIY grooming as a cost-effective, convenient, and rewarding option. With the rise in online resources, specialized grooming products, and a growing understanding of pet care, DIY grooming is expected to continue to grow as a trend in the pet industry. This shift reflects a deeper engagement with pet ownership, where pet owners take a more active role in maintaining their pets' well-being and appearance.
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The rise of cat grooming in Malaysia is a strong indicator of a flourishing pet care industry, which in turn positively impacts the national economy. It generates employment, supports local businesses, increases consumer spending, and opens up many other business opportunities. The growing trend in cat grooming not only reflects a cultural shift toward responsible pet ownership but also stimulates various sectors, contributing to Malaysia's economic growth in 2025.
Written by,ย
๐ก๐ผ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐น
President, Malaysia Cat Groomers Association (MCGA)