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The 5 Best Cat Groomers in Hamilton, ON

Updated · scored against 5 active listings in Hamilton

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
    Somerset Grooming cat grooming in Hamilton
    Somerset Grooming
    1221 Limeridge Rd E Unit 1, Hamilton, ON
    4.8
    (126 reviews)

    Somerset Grooming is a verified cat grooming salon serving Hamilton, Ontario. Cat Grooming available one sunday a month

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    Why it ranks
    • 4.8-star average across 126 reviews
    • Fear-Free / low-stress handling
    • One-on-one appointments (no double-booking)
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  2. #2
    Dream Dogs Pet Grooming cat grooming in Hamilton
    Dream Dogs Pet Grooming
    525 Upper Sherman Ave, Hamilton, ON L8V 3L9
    4.8
    (78 reviews)

    Dream Dogs Pet Grooming is a verified cat grooming salon serving Hamilton, Ontario. Professional Pet Grooming | Dogs | Cats

    Why it ranks
    • 4.8-star average across 78 reviews
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  3. #3
    Canine Clips & Feline Fixups cat grooming in Hamilton
    Canine Clips & Feline Fixups
    48 Summit Ave, Hamilton, ON
    4.7
    (111 reviews)

    Our experienced groomers cater to all sizes, breeds and ages of dogs and cats.

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    Why it ranks
    • 4.7-star average (111 reviews)
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  4. #4
    Marvelous Muttz / Fantastic Felines
    Hamilton (near Gage Park)

    Marvelous Muttz / Fantastic Felines is a verified mobile cat grooming service serving Hamilton, Ontario. Hamilton's Cat-only grooming salon. With over 6 years of dedicated experience in feline grooming, I offer a calm, quiet, and stress-free environment designed exclusively for cats.

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    Why it ranks
    • Cat-only — no dogs on premises
    • One-on-one appointments (no double-booking)
    • Quiet environment
    • Experienced with difficult / anxious cats
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  5. #5
    Cat and Canine Pet Spa cat grooming in Hamilton
    Cat and Canine Pet Spa
    361 Jackson St W, Hamilton, ON L8P 1N2
    5.0
    (34 reviews)

    Cat and Canine Pet Spa is a verified cat grooming salon serving Hamilton, Ontario. Cat Grooming - Services for your feline friend! Lion Clip $95 and up.

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    Why it ranks
    • 5.0-star average (34 reviews)
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How we rank

Every active cat groomer in Hamilton 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 Hamilton?
Each groomer in our Hamilton 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.
How often is the ranking refreshed?
Daily — 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 favourite Hamilton groomer here?
The top 8 are the highest-scoring of 5 active listings in Hamilton. Your favourite groomer might be on the full city directory at /canada/ontario/hamilton — or they might not be listed yet. The fastest path is for the groomer to claim or create their Cat Grooming Directory listing.