But new government guidance has been given on pet grooming as an essential service. The Pet Federation Industry announced new guidance for dog grooming saying that pets may be accepted for an appointment where this is necessary for its welfare and not simply for aesthetic reasons. The full statement from the Pet Federation Industry said: "Groomers may accept a dog to be groomed by appointment where this is necessary for the animals welfare and simply for aesthetic reasons. "Welfare reasosn could include on vetinary advice for a skin condition or excessive matting causing the pet disc...