Editorial ranking
The 8 Best Cat Groomers in Tampa, FL
Updated · scored against 8 active listings in Tampa
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.
- #1Tampa Paws Pet SalonVerified15305 Amberly Dr, Tampa, FL 336474.9(450 reviews)
Tampa Paws Pet Salon is a dog and cat grooming facility that offers cageless grooming with daycare services and specialized matting solutions.
crate_freematted_rescuequiet_environmentdifficult_catsWhy it ranks- 4.9-star average across 450 reviews
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- Quiet environment
- Experienced with difficult / anxious cats
- #2Pet Glam SpaVerified2307 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 336024.9(192 reviews)
Pet Glam Spa is a luxury grooming spa in Tampa serving both dogs and cats, offering full-service grooming with AKC S.A.F.E. certification and specialized feline services including lion cuts.
lion_cutquiet_environmentmatted_rescueWhy it ranks- 4.9-star average across 192 reviews
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- Quiet environment
- #3Groomingdales Bed & BiscuitVerified7416 Edgemere Rd, Tampa, FL 336254.7(67 reviews)
A small, family-owned pet grooming and boarding facility operating since 1987 that serves both dogs and cats with personalized care in a low-stress environment.
boardingquiet_environmentdifficult_catssenior_specialistlicensed_insuredone_on_oneWhy it ranks- 4.7-star average (67 reviews)
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- One-on-one appointments (no double-booking)
- Quiet environment
- Experienced with difficult / anxious cats
- #4Esme Cat GroomerVerified12315 Touchton Dr, Tampa, FL 336174.8(106 reviews)
Insufficient content available to determine specific services or features offered by this cat grooming business.
lion_cutnail_capsdifficult_catsmatted_rescueWhy it ranks- 4.8-star average across 106 reviews
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- Experienced with difficult / anxious cats
- #5Petsville Citrus ParkVerified7302 Altaloma St, Tampa, FL 336254.6(243 reviews)
Petsville of Citrus Park is a general pet care facility offering grooming, boarding, and daycare services for both dogs and cats, with both in-store and mobile grooming options.
boardingMobile Groomingdifficult_catsWhy it ranks- 4.6-star average (243 reviews)
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- Experienced with difficult / anxious cats
- #66431 E County Line Rd, Tampa, FL 336474.6(74 reviews)
Max's Pet Market & Salon is a dog-focused natural pet market and grooming salon that offers cage-free grooming services, though they also serve cats based on customer reviews.
pet-suppliescrate_freequiet_environmentWhy it ranks- 4.6-star average (74 reviews)
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- Quiet environment
- #7Joni's Pet SalonVerified4512 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 336114.7(179 reviews)
A general pet grooming salon that provides customized grooming services for both cats and dogs, emphasizing personalized care for pets of all types, ages and temperaments.
Why it ranks- 4.7-star average (179 reviews)
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- #8Blu Pet Shop & SpaVerified4802 Gunn Hwy # 152, Tampa, FL 336244.6(72 reviews)
Blu Pet Shop & Spa is a full-service pet grooming business owned by a veterinarian with 25+ years of experience, offering comprehensive grooming services and premium pet products.
matted_rescueWhy it ranks- 4.6-star average (72 reviews)
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
How we rank
Every active cat groomer in Tampa 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 Tampa?
Each groomer in our Tampa 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 Tampa groomer here?
The top 8 are the highest-scoring of 8 active listings in Tampa. Your favorite groomer might be on the full city directory at /cat-grooming/florida/tampa — 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.