Editorial ranking

The 8 Best Cat Groomers in Brooklyn, NY

Updated October 2026 · scored against 10 active listings in Brooklyn

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
Brooklyn Pet SpaVerified
317 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
4.5
(539 reviews)
Brooklyn Pet Spa is a full-service pet grooming facility serving both dogs and cats with bathing, grooming, and boarding services in a cage-free environment.
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Why it ranks
4.5-star average (539 reviews)
Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
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#2
Zen Animals: Clean + Holistic Pet SpaVerified
233 Malcolm X Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11233
4.3
(368 reviews)
Zen Animals Clean + Holistic Pet Spa is a grooming business that appears to focus on holistic pet care based on the name.
boardingdaycarepet-suppliespet-sitting+1 more
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Why it ranks
Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
Experienced with difficult / anxious cats
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#3
Zoomin GroominVerified
Mobile Van, Brooklyn, NY 11225
4.7
(31 reviews)
Zoomin Groomin is a mobile pet grooming service that brings salon-quality grooming to customers' homes, serving both dogs and cats with stress-free, personalized care.
Mobile Grooming
one_on_onequiet_environmentcrate_freedifficult_cats
Why it ranks
4.7-star average (31 reviews)
Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
One-on-one appointments (no double-booking)
Quiet environment
Experienced with difficult / anxious cats
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#4
The Spaw at Animal Loving CareVerified
541 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
5.0
(56 reviews)
A multi-service pet facility offering grooming services for both dogs and cats, along with daycare, boarding, and walking services.
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Why it ranks
5.0-star average across 56 reviews
Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
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#5
Flossy Pet PawlorVerified
100 Prince St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
4.9
(120 reviews)
Flossy Pet Pawlor is a pet grooming business with online booking and payment capabilities.
boardingdaycare
Why it ranks
4.9-star average across 120 reviews
Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
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#6
BK PET SPAVerified
1220 Flatbush Ave STORE B, Brooklyn, NY 11226
5.0
(26 reviews)
A pet care service provider that mentions cat grooming services along with other pet care offerings, though the website content appears to be incomplete or template-based.
daycareveterinarytrainingpet-supplies+2 more
Why it ranks
5.0-star average (26 reviews)
Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
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#7
Furry Pawz & Clawz Pet SalonVerified
521 Rogers Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
4.4
(116 reviews)
trainingpet-sitting
Why it ranks
Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
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#8
Paws In Paradise NYCVerified
410 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
4.5
(98 reviews)
boardingdaycarepet-suppliespet-sitting+1 more
Why it ranks
4.5-star average (98 reviews)
Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
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How we rank

Every active cat groomer in Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn?

Each groomer in our Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn groomer here?

The top 8 are the highest-scoring of 10 active listings in Brooklyn. Your favorite groomer might be on the full city directory at /cat-grooming/new-york/brooklyn — 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.