Editorial ranking
The 8 Best Cat Groomers in Pittsburgh, PA
Updated · scored against 9 active listings in Pittsburgh
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.
- #1Keeta’s Pet SalonVerified2627 Murray Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 152174.7(95 reviews)
Keeta's Pet Salon is a professional pet grooming salon offering personalized one-on-one grooming in private rooms for both cats and dogs, with services including specialized cuts and matting assistance.
one_on_onelion_cutmatted_rescuequiet_environmentWhy it ranks- 4.7-star average (95 reviews)
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- One-on-one appointments (no double-booking)
- Quiet environment
- #2611 Greenfield Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 152074.4(218 reviews)
A multi-pet grooming salon in Pittsburgh serving dogs, cats, guinea pigs, birds, and exotic pets with over 35 years of experience.
daycareone_on_onequiet_environmentdifficult_catsWhy it ranks- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- One-on-one appointments (no double-booking)
- Quiet environment
- Experienced with difficult / anxious cats
- #3Pawsitive TransfurmationsVerified1408 Potomac Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 152164.8(66 reviews)
A professional pet grooming salon located in Dormont, Pittsburgh, operating by appointment only and serving the greater Pittsburgh area.
one_on_onedifficult_catsWhy it ranks- 4.8-star average across 66 reviews
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- One-on-one appointments (no double-booking)
- Experienced with difficult / anxious cats
- #4All God's CreaturesVerified5121 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 152244.8(115 reviews)
A pet grooming business that offers grooming services for both dogs and cats based in Pittsburgh, PA.
matted_rescueWhy it ranks- 4.8-star average across 115 reviews
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- #5The Pet SalonVerified2101 Greentree Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 152204.4(62 reviews)
The Pet Salon is a professional grooming business serving both dogs and cats with experienced staff providing full-service grooming by appointment only.
lion_cutone_on_oneWhy it ranks- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- One-on-one appointments (no double-booking)
- #6Shaggy Maggy's Paw SpaVerified1534 Buena Vista St, Pittsburgh, PA 152124.5(39 reviews)
A pet grooming business and doggy daycare that services both cats and dogs, offering basic grooming services including specialized cuts.
lion_cutdifficult_catsWhy it ranks- 4.5-star average (39 reviews)
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- Experienced with difficult / anxious cats
- #7Keeta's Pet SalonVerified947 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 152225.0(5 reviews)
A professional pet grooming salon offering private one-on-one grooming sessions in comfortable private rooms, with specialized services for both cats and dogs including matted coat rescue.
one_on_onelion_cutmatted_rescuequiet_environmentWhy it ranks- 5.0-star average (5 reviews)
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- One-on-one appointments (no double-booking)
- Quiet environment
- #8Lather. A Pet BathhouseVerified5100 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 152244.3(249 reviews)
A pet grooming business offering both self-service and full-service grooming options.
pet-suppliesWhy it ranks- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
How we rank
Every active cat groomer in Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh?
Each groomer in our Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh groomer here?
The top 8 are the highest-scoring of 9 active listings in Pittsburgh. Your favorite groomer might be on the full city directory at /cat-grooming/pennsylvania/pittsburgh — 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.