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Quick Cat Grooming Intake Form: The 7-Question Version for Busy Groomers

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May 1, 2026

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Not every appointment needs a full consultation. Sometimes you just need the essentials — fast, clean, and on one page.

This is the short version of our complete consultation checklist. Print a stack, keep them at your station, and fill one out before every cat hits the table.

"The more we know, the better we can keep your cat safe, comfortable, and only mildly offended."

Quick Intake Form

Date: _______________ Groomer: _______________

1. Who is the cat?

Owner: _______________
Cat's name: _______________
Breed: _______________ Age: _____ Weight: _____
Coat type: Short / Medium / Long / Curly / Hairless

2. What is the coat doing?

☐ Coat looks healthy
☐ Matting present — Location: _______________
☐ Greasy, dull, or flaky
☐ Excessive shedding
☐ Other: _______________

3. How does the cat behave?

☐ Calm and cooperative
☐ Shy but manageable
☐ Anxious or fearful
☐ Reactive — bites/scratches when handled
☐ Unknown — first visit
Sensitive areas: Paws / Belly / Tail / Ears / Face / None known

4. Any health issues?

☐ None known
☐ Arthritis or mobility issues
☐ Skin condition or allergies
☐ Current medications: _______________
☐ Lumps, sores, or areas to avoid: _______________
☐ Dental pain suspected

5. Any matting or sensitive areas?

☐ No matting
☐ Light tangles — Location: _______________
☐ Moderate mats — Location: _______________
☐ Severe matting — may need split session or shave
Skin sensitivity: _______________

6. What does the owner want done?

☐ Full groom ☐ Brush-out ☐ Bath
☐ Nail trim ☐ Sanitary trim ☐ Ear cleaning
☐ De-shedding ☐ Mat removal ☐ Lion cut
☐ Other: _______________

7. Is this safe to complete today?

☐ Yes — proceed as planned
☐ Yes — with extra time or modified approach
☐ Split session recommended
☐ Gabapentin needed for next visit
☐ Vet referral recommended
☐ Stop early if cat escalates past: _______________

Groomer notes: _______________________________________________

Time estimate: _____ min Rebooking recommended: _____ weeks

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Print This Form

This form is designed to fit on one page when printed. Keep a stack at your front desk or grooming station and fill one out for every appointment — especially new clients.

For a deeper intake with full grooming history, behavior details, and health background, use the complete consultation checklist.

Both forms pair well with your consent and waiver form — the intake gathers information, the waiver covers liability.