Editorial ranking
The 8 Best Cat Groomers in Los Angeles, CA
Updated · scored against 24 active listings in Los Angeles
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.
- #1Meow Cat GroomingVerified1828 S Western Ave UNIT 108, Los Angeles, CA 900064.6(81 reviews)
Meow Cat Grooming appears to be a cat grooming business with online booking and secure payment processing.
cat_onlydifficult_catsmatted_rescuesedation_freequiet_environmentWhy it ranks- 4.6-star average (81 reviews)
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- Cat-only — no dogs on premises
- Quiet environment
- Experienced with difficult / anxious cats
- #2Gato SalonVerified5360 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 900165.0(33 reviews)
A cat-exclusive grooming salon that uses holistic, restraint-free techniques and specializes in sedation-free grooming for cats of all temperaments and conditions.
cat_onlysedation_freedifficult_catssenior_specialistmatted_rescueWhy it ranks- 5.0-star average (33 reviews)
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- Cat-only — no dogs on premises
- Experienced with difficult / anxious cats
- Senior-cat specialist
- #3Pristine Pet SpaVerified5315 Hyde St, Los Angeles, CA 900325.0(39 reviews)
Luxury mobile cat grooming spa with dedicated feline appointment slots. One-on-one grooming in a fully equipped mobile spa right outside your home — no cages, no stress. Uses gentle, hypoallergenic shampoo for sensitive cat skin. Services include Pristine Cat Spa Bath (short hair $160, med/long $180) and Bath with Haircut (short $200, med/long $250) featuring blow dry, brush out, nail trim, ear cleaning, blueberry facial, and finishing fragrance. Lion cuts, sanitary cuts, and custom styles available. Cat nail trim $60.
Full GroomingBath & BrushNail TrimmingLion Cut+3 moreone_on_onecrate_freequiet_environmentsedation_freematted_rescuedifficult_catsWhy it ranks- 5.0-star average (39 reviews)
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- One-on-one appointments (no double-booking)
- Quiet environment
- Experienced with difficult / anxious cats
- #4Andy's Pet Grooming Eagle RockVerified1741 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 900414.7(256 reviews)
A full-service pet grooming business serving both dogs and cats with additional boarding and daycare services at two California locations.
nail_capsmatted_rescuelion_cutWhy it ranks- 4.7-star average (256 reviews)
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- #5Alessandro Pet SpaVerified7221 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 900464.7(120 reviews)
Alessandro Pet Spa is a full-service pet grooming center in Los Angeles with over 20 years of experience, offering comprehensive grooming services for both dogs and cats with special expertise in handling nervous pets.
difficult_catsmatted_rescuequiet_environmentlion_cutWhy it ranks- 4.7-star average (120 reviews)
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- Quiet environment
- Experienced with difficult / anxious cats
- #6Pet WashVerified7357 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 900464.5(450 reviews)
Hollywood Pet Wash is a general pet grooming salon serving the Hollywood and Los Angeles area for nearly 15 years, offering professional grooming services for both dogs and cats.
boardingdaycarepet-suppliesmatted_rescueWhy it ranks- 4.5-star average (450 reviews)
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- #7PetJoy in LAVerified5277 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 900364.3(104 reviews)
A general pet grooming salon serving both dogs and cats in Los Angeles, with experienced groomers who specialize in gentle care for anxious pets and challenging coat conditions.
difficult_catssenior_specialistmatted_rescueWhy it ranks- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- Experienced with difficult / anxious cats
- Senior-cat specialist
- #8Grooming with KaiVerified4726 Tacana St, Los Angeles, CA 900085.0(25 reviews)
Mobile and salon grooming service offering dedicated cat spa packages. Each visit includes prebiotic oatmeal shampoo with blueberry facial, fluffy blowout, ear cleaning, and nail trim. Also offers tidy trims around face, feet, and tail, plus sanitary care. Specializes in matting removal and handling difficult cats.
Full GroomingBath & BrushNail TrimmingSanitary Trim+3 morematted_rescuedifficult_catsone_on_onequiet_environmentWhy it ranks- 5.0-star average (25 reviews)
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- One-on-one appointments (no double-booking)
- Quiet environment
- Experienced with difficult / anxious cats
How we rank
Every active cat groomer in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?
Each groomer in our Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles groomer here?
The top 8 are the highest-scoring of 24 active listings in Los Angeles. Your favorite groomer might be on the full city directory at /cat-grooming/california/los-angeles — 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.