Terms of Service

Last updated November 2026

Welcome to Top Small Dog Grooming. By accessing or using this website, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

About This Site

Top Small Dog Grooming is written for people who keep a small or toy breed dog and would rather handle the in-between grooming at home. We cover slicker brushes for tangles and mats, whitening shampoo for light coats, eye wipes for daily tear-stain care, quiet nail grinders for dogs who hate clippers, and toothbrush and toothpaste kits, all used on a real seven-pound Maltese at a kitchen table.

Affiliate Disclosure

Top Small Dog Grooming is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. When you click an Amazon link in our content and purchase a qualifying product, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.

Grooming Safety

Small dogs are easy to hurt by accident. Never leave a dog alone on a table, counter or grooming surface, even for a second; a short fall can break a toy breed's leg. Keep one hand on the dog whenever it is up off the floor.

Brush gently and in small sections. Wire slicker pins can scrape or irritate skin if pressed hard or dragged over a tight mat. Do not try to cut mats out with scissors close to the skin; leave tight mats to a professional groomer.

When grinding nails, use the low speed, touch each nail for only a second or two at a time, keep long fur and whiskers away from the spinning head, and stop before you reach the quick. If a nail bleeds, apply styptic powder and call your vet if it does not stop.

Use only shampoos and toothpastes made for dogs. Human toothpaste can be toxic to dogs. Keep shampoo and wipes away from the eyes except products labeled for eye-area use, rinse thoroughly, and stop using any product that causes redness, itching or discomfort.

Nothing on this site is veterinary advice. Red or swollen eyes, ear odor, skin sores, bad breath that does not improve, bleeding gums or loose teeth need a veterinarian, not a grooming product.

Accuracy

We update product information periodically, but prices, formulations, packaging, and availability change without notice. Always confirm current details on the product's Amazon page before purchasing.

External Links

This site links to Amazon and other third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any external site.

Intellectual Property

All editorial content on this site, including photos, illustrations, charts, and text, is the property of Top Small Dog Grooming or its licensors. You may not republish or redistribute it without written permission.

Limitation of Liability

Top Small Dog Grooming makes no warranties about the accuracy or completeness of any content. We are not liable for any loss or damage that may result from using information on this site.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated terms.

Contact

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