The 10 Best Animal Handling Gloves
This wiki has been updated 7 times since it was first published in December of 2018. People handle animals for a variety of reasons. Whether you work in a veterinarian's office, train birds, are a professional pet groomer, or just like to rescue wild cats, these rugged gloves can help keep you protected from scratches and bites. We've included pairs that stop just above the wrists, as well as options that reach far past the elbows to ensure there is one to fit every need. When users buy our independently chosen editorial recommendations, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki. If you'd like to contribute your own research to the Wiki, please get started by reviewing this introductory video.
Editor's Notes
December 11, 2018:
People work with a number of different kinds of animals. As such, gloves made for handling them come in a variety of lengths and can be crafted from many materials. We did our best to include options to work with everything from predatory birds to feral cats to snakes. Every item on our list has been thoroughly vetted to ensure they provide a high level of protection.