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The 8 Best Cat Groomers in Aliso Viejo, CA

Updated · scored against 8 active listings in Aliso Viejo

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.

  1. #1
    Cats-Luv-Us Boarding Hotel
    27601 Forbes Rd #25, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, USA
    4.9
    (74 reviews)

    A cat-exclusive boarding hotel and grooming facility operating since 1996, providing stress-free accommodations and care in a dog-free environment.

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    Why it ranks
    • 4.9-star average across 74 reviews
    • Cat-only — no dogs on premises
    • Quiet environment
    • Experienced with difficult / anxious cats
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  2. #2
    Forbes Grooming
    27762 Forbes Rd Suite B, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, USA
    5.0
    (163 reviews)

    Forbes Grooming is a pet grooming salon offering services for both dogs and cats with cage-free grooming in a clean, calm environment.

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    Why it ranks
    • 5.0-star average across 163 reviews
    • Quiet environment
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  3. #3
    Pet Evolution - Aliso Viejo, CA - Grooming | Self-Wash | Healthy Food | Mobile Nail Trim
    26541 Aliso Creek Rd A, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656, USA
    4.9
    (162 reviews)

    Pet Evolution in Aliso Viejo offers grooming for dogs and cats, pet food and treats, self-service dog washes, and mobile nail trimming.

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    Why it ranks
    • 4.9-star average across 162 reviews
    • Quiet environment
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  4. #4
    Pet Suites
    19 Journey, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656, USA
    4.8
    (518 reviews)
    Why it ranks
    • 4.8-star average across 518 reviews
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  5. #5
    Edison Mobile Pet Grooming
    Laguna Hills, CA 92653, USA
    4.8
    (24 reviews)

    A mobile pet grooming service that provides professional grooming for both cats and dogs, including specialized services like lion cuts for cats.

    Lion Cut / Kennel Cutlion_cut
    Why it ranks
    • 4.8-star average (24 reviews)
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  6. #6
    Paws N Klaws Animal Salon cat grooming in Aliso Viejo
    Paws N Klaws Animal Salon
    27101 Aliso Creek Rd Ste 130, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
    4.7
    (13 reviews)

    Paws N Klaws Animal Salon appears to be a pet grooming and boarding facility with a hydrosurge bathing system and social lounge area.

    Why it ranks
    • 4.7-star average (13 reviews)
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  7. #7
    Neli Pet
    27068 La Paz Rd #125, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656, USA
    4.7
    (14 reviews)

    Neli Pet provides mobile dog and cat grooming in Orange County, based in Aliso Viejo. Cat services include bathing and lion-cut packages with brushing, ear cleaning, and nail care.

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    Why it ranks
    • 4.7-star average (14 reviews)
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  8. #8
    PetSmart Grooming
    26761 Aliso Creek Rd, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656, USA
    3.4
    (12 reviews)

    PetSmart Grooming at 26761 Aliso Creek Road in Aliso Viejo offers bathing and grooming services for dogs and cats. Contact the salon to arrange a cat-grooming appointment.

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How we rank

Every active cat groomer in Aliso Viejo 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 Aliso Viejo?
Each groomer in our Aliso Viejo 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 Aliso Viejo groomer here?
The top 8 are the highest-scoring of 8 active listings in Aliso Viejo. Your favorite groomer might be on the full city directory at /cat-grooming/california/aliso-viejo — 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.