What hygiene practice should be performed on the grooming table between dogs?

• A. Sanitize the table
• B. Wipe with a dry cloth
• C. Spray perfume
• D. Ignore cleaning

Answer: (A)

Between dogs, sanitizing the grooming table is essential to prevent cross-contamination. Surfaces can carry bacteria, fungi, and parasites from one animal to the next, so a proper sanitation step between clients kills or deactivates germs and creates a clean, safe work area. Use an appropriate disinfectant, follow its dwell time, and allow the surface to air dry after wiping it down. Start by removing hair and debris, then clean the surface with soap and water if needed, and finish with sanitizing.

Wiping with a dry cloth only removes visible hair and doesn’t reliably kill microbes. Spraying perfume doesn’t disinfect, and ignoring cleaning allows germs to persist and transfer to the next dog.