Editorial ranking
The 8 Best Cat Groomers in Brooklyn, NY
Updated · 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.
- #1Brooklyn Pet SpaVerified317 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 112174.5(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.
boardingdaycarecrate_freeWhy it ranks- 4.5-star average (539 reviews)
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- #2233 Malcolm X Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 112334.3(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 moredifficult_catsmatted_rescueWhy it ranks- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- Experienced with difficult / anxious cats
- #3Zoomin GroominVerifiedMobile Van, Brooklyn, NY 112254.7(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 Groomingone_on_onequiet_environmentcrate_freedifficult_catsWhy 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
- #4The Spaw at Animal Loving CareVerified541 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 112315.0(56 reviews)
A multi-service pet facility offering grooming services for both dogs and cats, along with daycare, boarding, and walking services.
licensed_insuredWhy it ranks- 5.0-star average across 56 reviews
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- #5Flossy Pet PawlorVerified100 Prince St, Brooklyn, NY 112014.9(120 reviews)
Flossy Pet Pawlor is a pet grooming business with online booking and payment capabilities.
boardingdaycareWhy it ranks- 4.9-star average across 120 reviews
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- #6BK PET SPAVerified1220 Flatbush Ave STORE B, Brooklyn, NY 112265.0(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 moreWhy it ranks- 5.0-star average (26 reviews)
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- #7Furry Pawz & Clawz Pet SalonVerified521 Rogers Ave, Brooklyn, NY 112254.4(116 reviews)trainingpet-sittingWhy it ranks
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- #8Paws In Paradise NYCVerified410 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 112154.5(98 reviews)boardingdaycarepet-suppliespet-sitting+1 moreWhy it ranks
- 4.5-star average (98 reviews)
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
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.