India’s pet grooming industry is growing fast—but safety standards have not kept pace. Following Singapore’s Parliament discussion on tighter grooming guidelines and possible CCTV accountability, this editorial calls for India to introduce minimum national standards for groomer training, salon hygiene and infrastructure, welfare SOPs, and transparent oversight to protect pets, pet parents, and ethical professionals.

By Jessica John Internationally Certified Pet Groomer & Mentor | Founder, Petswag Pet Grooming Academy (Mumbai) India’s pet-care ecosystem is undergoing a structural shift. What was once an informal, largely unorganised service industry is steadily transforming into a professional, skill-based sector with defined career paths. At the centre of this change is professional pet grooming—now emerging as one of India’s fastest-growing careers between 2025 and 2030. This growth is