Editorial ranking
The 6 Best Cat Groomers in Sacramento, CA
Updated · scored against 6 active listings in Sacramento
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.
- #1Pet StylistaVerified2717 Broadway, Sacramento, CA 958184.7(272 reviews)
Pet Stylista is a full-service pet grooming and boarding business in Sacramento that serves both dogs and cats in a spa-like environment.
boardingsenior_specialistdifficult_catsquiet_environmentWhy it ranks- 4.7-star average (272 reviews)
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- Quiet environment
- Experienced with difficult / anxious cats
- Senior-cat specialist
- #2Superior Pet GroomingVerified6393 Riverside Blvd, Sacramento, CA 958314.6(130 reviews)
Superior Pet Grooming is a general pet grooming business in Sacramento, California offering grooming services including baths, haircuts, and nail trimming in a welcoming atmosphere.
quiet_environmentdifficult_catsWhy it ranks- 4.6-star average (130 reviews)
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- Quiet environment
- Experienced with difficult / anxious cats
- #3The Rich GroomerVerified3291 Truxel Rd Unit 23, Sacramento, CA 958334.5(149 reviews)
The Rich Groomer is a dog and cat grooming service in Sacramento that emphasizes creating a calm, stress-free environment using gentle techniques and personalized care.
quiet_environmentWhy it ranks- 4.5-star average (149 reviews)
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- Quiet environment
- #4Allie's Paw SpaVerified2540 21st Street, Sacramento, CA 958184.5(66 reviews)
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crate_freequiet_environmentWhy it ranks- 4.5-star average (66 reviews)
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- Quiet environment
- #5We Love Paws Pet Grooming SalonVerified5495 Carlson Dr suite d, Sacramento, CA 958194.5(87 reviews)
A dog and cat grooming salon in Sacramento offering basic grooming services for both dogs and cats, operated by an experienced groomer since 2005.
difficult_catsWhy it ranks- 4.5-star average (87 reviews)
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- Experienced with difficult / anxious cats
- #6Tails and Bows Pet GroomingVerified1725 Professional Dr, Sacramento, CA 958254.5(56 reviews)
Tails and Bows Pet Grooming is a pet grooming business run by Dora, who has 8 years of experience with animals and over 5 years grooming both dogs and cats, offering comprehensive grooming services with attention to detail.
difficult_catsWhy it ranks- 4.5-star average (56 reviews)
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- Experienced with difficult / anxious cats
How we rank
Every active cat groomer in Sacramento 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 Sacramento?
Each groomer in our Sacramento 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 Sacramento groomer here?
The top 8 are the highest-scoring of 6 active listings in Sacramento. Your favorite groomer might be on the full city directory at /cat-grooming/california/sacramento — 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.