Editorial ranking
The 8 Best Cat Groomers in San Antonio, TX
Updated · scored against 10 active listings in San Antonio
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.
- #1Michelle's Pet SalonVerified5902 S Zarzamora St, San Antonio, TX 782114.5(813 reviews)
A family-owned pet grooming salon operating since 1970, offering grooming services for both dogs and cats with spa packages and add-on services.
lion_cutquiet_environmentWhy it ranks- 4.5-star average (813 reviews)
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- Quiet environment
- #2Groom & Bloom Pet GroomingVerified506 Bonham, San Antonio, TX 782054.6(209 reviews)
Groom & Bloom is a mobile pet grooming service in San Antonio, TX that provides grooming services for both dogs and cats with 5-star ratings and 5 years of experience.
Mobile Groominglion_cutdifficult_catssenior_specialistquiet_environmentWhy it ranks- 4.6-star average (209 reviews)
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- Quiet environment
- Experienced with difficult / anxious cats
- Senior-cat specialist
- #3Grand Central Pet GroomingVerified4715 Pecan Valley Dr, San Antonio, TX 782234.9(237 reviews)
Grand Central Pet Grooming is a general pet grooming business in San Antonio, TX that has been operating for 17 years and offers various grooming services for dogs and cats.
matted_rescuedifficult_catsWhy it ranks- 4.9-star average across 237 reviews
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- Experienced with difficult / anxious cats
- #4Pet Bath & BeyondVerified12730 NW Military Hwy #104, San Antonio, TX 782314.6(562 reviews)
A full-service pet grooming and boarding facility in San Antonio that serves both cats and dogs, with experienced groomers who handle difficult pets.
boardingdifficult_catsWhy it ranks- 4.6-star average (562 reviews)
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- Experienced with difficult / anxious cats
- #5Trendy Pets Grooming SalonVerified7708 Marbach Rd Ste #5, San Antonio, TX 782274.8(373 reviews)
A full-service pet grooming salon serving dogs, cats, and birds with over 28 years of experience, offering grooming, boarding, daycare, and specialized services like Asian fusion grooming.
boardingdaycarequiet_environmentWhy it ranks- 4.8-star average across 373 reviews
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- Quiet environment
- #6Affordable Pet GroomingVerified2327 Vance Jackson Rd, San Antonio, TX 782134.7(161 reviews)
A pet grooming business serving both dogs and cats with 30 years of experience, featuring a dedicated quiet room for cats and gentle handling techniques.
boardingquiet_environmentsenior_specialistWhy it ranks- 4.7-star average (161 reviews)
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- Quiet environment
- Senior-cat specialist
- #7Graceful Pet GroomingVerified10528 Culebra Rd Suite #103, San Antonio, TX 782514.6(261 reviews)
Graceful Pet Grooming is a professional grooming salon in San Antonio offering grooming services for both cats and dogs with experienced staff available Monday through Saturday.
quiet_environmentWhy it ranks- 4.6-star average (261 reviews)
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- Quiet environment
- #8Rosie's Day OutVerified13355 Pecan Glade, San Antonio, TX 782494.9(37 reviews)
Rosie's Day Out is a general pet grooming business that also offers reptile services, focusing on personalized care and professional grooming with an emphasis on safety and comfort.
boardingdaycarematted_rescuequiet_environmentWhy it ranks- 4.9-star average (37 reviews)
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- Quiet environment
How we rank
Every active cat groomer in San Antonio 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 San Antonio?
Each groomer in our San Antonio 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 San Antonio groomer here?
The top 8 are the highest-scoring of 10 active listings in San Antonio. Your favorite groomer might be on the full city directory at /cat-grooming/texas/san-antonio — 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.