Editorial ranking
The 8 Best Cat Groomers in Scottsdale, AZ
Updated · scored against 8 active listings in Scottsdale
Hand-picked using a transparent rubric — rating weighted by review volume, verification, cat-specialist features, breed-specialty depth, and listing completeness. Paid sponsorship is excluded from the score. See “How we rank” below for the full method.
- #1Silky Pet SpaVerified7620 E McKellips Rd # 16, Scottsdale, AZ 852574.9(157 reviews)
Silky Pet Spa is a holistic pet grooming salon focused on emotional wellbeing and stress-free grooming experiences, helping pets work through anxieties while providing comprehensive health and beauty care.
quiet_environmentdifficult_catsmatted_rescueWhy it ranks- 4.9-star average across 157 reviews
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- Quiet environment
- Experienced with difficult / anxious cats
- #2Uptown Pet Spa ScottsdaleVerified8140 E McDowell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 852574.8(51 reviews)
Uptown Pet Spa Scottsdale is a full-service pet grooming facility that offers professional, low-stress grooming for both dogs and cats using organic and natural products, along with boarding and daycare services.
boardingdaycarequiet_environmentWhy it ranks- 4.8-star average across 51 reviews
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- Quiet environment
- #3Petey's Grooming & Pet SuppliesVerified23271 N Scottsdale Rd Suite A103, Scottsdale, AZ 852554.8(53 reviews)
A locally-owned pet grooming and supply store in Scottsdale offering full-service grooming, baths, and natural pet foods and supplements.
pet-suppliesWhy it ranks- 4.8-star average across 53 reviews
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- #4The Pet SalonVerified7609 E Pinnacle Peak Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 852554.6(56 reviews)
The Pet Salon is a professional pet grooming business that provides services for both dogs and cats, offering comprehensive grooming including baths, haircuts, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and anal gland expression.
Why it ranks- 4.6-star average (56 reviews)
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- #5Saguaro Blossom Pet SpaVerified17141 E Dale Ln, Scottsdale, AZ 852624.9(79 reviews)boardingdaycaredifficult_catsWhy it ranks
- 4.9-star average across 79 reviews
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- Experienced with difficult / anxious cats
- #6Grooming by KimVerified8140 E McDowell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 852575.0(46 reviews)
A cat grooming business established in 2024 and located in Scottsdale, Arizona.
quiet_environmentWhy it ranks- 5.0-star average (46 reviews)
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- Quiet environment
- #7Grooming At the RanchVerified8300 Hayden Rd Suite A-110, Scottsdale, AZ 852584.9(39 reviews)difficult_catsWhy it ranks
- 4.9-star average (39 reviews)
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- Experienced with difficult / anxious cats
- #8PAWS SalonVerified6830 E 5th Ave Ste. 102, Scottsdale, AZ 852514.7(34 reviews)daycarepet-suppliesWhy it ranks
- 4.7-star average (34 reviews)
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
How we rank
Every active cat groomer in Scottsdale is scored against five signals. The rubric is the same in every city we cover, so the ranking is comparable across markets.
- RatingStar rating weighted by log of review count. A 4.9-star groomer with 800 reviews beats a 5.0-star groomer with 4 reviews.
- VerificationWhether the listing has been independently confirmed by Cat Grooming Directory to actually offer cat grooming.
- Cat-specialist signalsCat-only premises, one-on-one appointments, quiet environment, CFMG certification, Fear Free training, experience with difficult or senior cats.
- Breed depthNumber of named breed specialties on the listing. Long-haired Persians, Maine Coons, Ragdolls etc. each count.
- Listing completenessWhether the listing has a real description and at least one photo. Maintained listings score higher.
Sponsored / paid listings are explicitly excluded from the score calculation. Cat Grooming Directory does sell paid listing tiers, but those affect the badge displayed on a listing card, never the ranking on this page.
Frequently asked questions
How did you rank the best cat groomers in Scottsdale?
Each groomer in our Scottsdale directory was scored against an objective rubric covering five signals: average rating weighted by review volume (a 4.9-star groomer with 800 reviews outranks a 5.0-star groomer with 4 reviews), verification status, cat-specialist features like cat-only premises or one-on-one appointments, breed-specialty depth, and listing completeness (description + photo). Paid sponsorship is explicitly excluded from the ranking — sponsored listings show a badge but get no score lift.
How often is the ranking refreshed?
The ranking is recomputed daily from live listing data — when a groomer adds reviews, gets verified, or expands their service set, their score moves automatically. The page itself revalidates daily, so the order you see reflects this week's data.
Are these groomers paying to be listed here?
No. The ranking on this page is editorial — no groomer pays to appear, and paid sponsorship is excluded from the score. Cat Grooming Directory does offer paid listing tiers for groomers, but those affect the badge shown on a listing card, never the ranking position on this page or anywhere else.
What if I don't see my favorite Scottsdale groomer here?
The top 8 are the highest-scoring of 8 active listings in Scottsdale. Your favorite groomer might be on the full city directory at /cat-grooming/arizona/scottsdale — or they might not be listed yet at all. If they aren't, the fastest path is for the groomer to claim or create their Cat Grooming Directory listing.