Editorial ranking
The 5 Best Cat Groomers in London, ON
Updated · scored against 5 active listings in London
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.
- #16 Stanley St, London, ON4.4(97 reviews)
We have come to find that this is the preferred method to groom cats as we often manage to do the full groom, even in less than cooperative cats, without the need for heavy sedatives or anesthetics.
mobilebrushingnail-trimcat_onlyWhy it ranks- Cat-only — no dogs on premises
- #25 Elvira Crescent, London, ON N6E 2N14.9(200 reviews)
Ritz Professional Cat and Dog Groomer is a verified cat grooming salon serving London, Ontario. Welcome to Ritz Professional Cat and Dog Groomer! Over 20 years of experience.
difficult_catsWhy it ranks- 4.9-star average across 200 reviews
- Experienced with difficult / anxious cats
- #3London, ON4.6(133 reviews)
Petacular is a verified cat grooming salon serving London, Ontario. Our experienced pet grooming professionals will be pleased to bring out the best in your dog, cat or rabbit.
Why it ranks- 4.6-star average (133 reviews)
- #4310 Wharncliffe Rd S, London, ON N6J 2L74.9(200 reviews)
Bark and Purr Pet Grooming is a verified cat grooming salon serving London, Ontario.
senior_specialistWhy it ranks- 4.9-star average across 200 reviews
- Senior-cat specialist
- #534 Askin St, London, ON N6C 1E34.5(19 reviews)
Pet Panache Grooming is a verified cat grooming salon serving London, Ontario.
Why it ranks- 4.5-star average (19 reviews)
How we rank
Every active cat groomer in London 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 London?
Each groomer in our London 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 London groomer here?
The top 8 are the highest-scoring of 5 active listings in London. Your favourite groomer might be on the full city directory at /canada/ontario/london — or they might not be listed yet. The fastest path is for the groomer to claim or create their Cat Grooming Directory listing.