The tools and products listed below can be purchased at Care-A-Lot Pet Supply   To order a catalog or products:1-800-343-7680 or order online at: www.carealotpets.com These products can be purchased elsewhere, but the item #'s listed are out of the Care-A-Lot catalog. They will automatically send out a catalog when you place an order.

* Magic Touch Grooming spray Formula #3 ~ concentrated! Mix 15 parts water to 1 part product.  This will last a very long time! You will need this to mist the coat as you brush and groom.  product  #1102, price $26.95

If you prefer, you may purchase the premixed ready to use Magic Touch Grooming Spray product. If you do buy the premixed, I would recommend you find a bottle and sprayer with a finer mist. Pour the grooming spray into your bottle rather than using the one it comes in, as their sprayer is too course in my opinion. product # for ready to use is: #1085

* Shampoo ~ Goodwinol Shampoo  Soapless, emollient based anti-bacterial, germicidal shampoo. Corrective cleansing aid. Helps control re-occurrence of mange in dogs, & body mites. Relieves itching & scratching. A good all purpose cleansing shampoo  product # 2418B  price 7 oz. bottle $13.29 / price 60 oz. $32.99

* Slicker brush ~  #1 All Systems small slicker brush. 

The tines are softer on this brand than some others. We do not want to use hard stiff tines on our babies :) item #2942,  price $6.49

* Hairbrush ~ #1 All Systems pin  brush.  YES, it makes a difference! Pet stores don't usually have  the right kind of brushes. Theirs are often too hard or have knobs on the tips, either of which tear the hair out.  item #4693, price $14.95

* Chris Christensen 7.5" Fine/Extra Course comb            

Chris Christensen 7.5" Fine/Extra Course comb.  YES, it makes a difference! This is the BEST comb I have found in my research and the one I now prefer. The teeth are spaced 11 per inch at the fine end, but the best part is that there are only 3 teeth per inch at the course end! This comb just glides thru the coat like butter, and the extra course end helps get snarls out much easier. Made of stainless steel, these are expensive but highly recommended! The tines are spaced wider than on other combs. Works great for getting all the  way to the skin. Care-a-lot does not have this, you  will need to order this here: http://www.chrissystems.com/combs.htm  item # Butter comb #003  price:  $25.00  (Chris Christensen also has an ear cleaner, and coat conditioner I am getting ready to try! I'll let you know the results)

 * Nail clippers ~ Millers Forge cat claw clipper. item #2972, price $3.95

* Styptic powder ~ Kwik-Stop 1.5oz   This is not an option :)   You need styptic powder to stop any bleeding at the tip of the nail!  item #2985, price $8.94

* Small straight scissor ~ choose a medium priced pair from a local beauty supply store such as Sally's (no cheapies! There is a difference!)

* 46 tooth thinning scissors ~  Dubl Duck UltraGold 46 tooth thinner item #2037 price $66.99 (*Second choice thinning scissors ~ Millers Forge item #2038 $59.99 )

* Pro-line Self Rinse ~ (this is useful but optional for the one or two Pom family) It is used with Viva Paper towels to clean the male belly area, also the bum of little boys and girls should there be any poo stick to the coat. product #1068 price $6.29

* Viva paper towels (these are used to clean the  male tummies or the bum area after moistening with the Self Rinse)   Wal-mart carries this brand.

* Revolution  (purchased thru veterinarians) Revolution gets not only fleas and ticks, but is a heartworm preventative, kills ear mites and body mites which can cause itching and hair loss. At this time it is by prescription only.  Most Vets should carry this.  

Below I'll give you 3 choices for blow dryers.

 * Metro Air Force Commander   These are much noisier, but easier on the budget and more portable.)  This is what I've used for years. I hope to get a stand dryer in the future.

Air Force Commander $142.95 *item #4506
AFTD-3 Two Speed
65 CFM/14,000 FPM (low)
130 CFM/28,000 FPM (high)                                                      or                                                                                  ** for $93.95 you can buy the Air Force AF-1PG One Speed 85 CFM/18,000 FPM (great for your 1st dyer) #item *1721

* Oster Hi-Velocity Stand Dryer (Model #309-01, 177cfm)  
* If you want to invest in a top quality dryer to fluff up that coat and dry your Pom in record time, you'll need to spend some money These stand dryers are ULTRA quiet. So quiet you can talk on the phone while you dry your dog!      Item # 1989 price $294.99     

Wide Mouth Gear Bag Item # 4902B

This is a very nice bag with pockets inside and out. You can fit your spray bottles, brushes, paper towels, and other grooming gear nicely in one of these. This is what I'm currently using.

To be continued.....