How Much Does Cat Grooming Cost in Ontario?
Average prices, service-by-service breakdown, and the cities in Ontario with active cat groomers.
Updated
Average session
C$126–C$311per visit in Ontario
Cost Breakdown by Service
Prices adjusted for the Ontario market (CAD).
Bath & brush (basic grooming, nail trim)
Low to highC$126–C$184
Full groom (bath, haircut, nails, ears)
Low to highC$184–C$276
Lion cut
Low to highC$230–C$311
Mat removal (add-on)
Low to highC$29–C$75
Mobile grooming (add-on)
Low to highC$40–C$81
| Service | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bath & brush (basic grooming, nail trim) | C$126 | C$155 | C$184 |
| Full groom (bath, haircut, nails, ears) | C$184 | C$230 | C$276 |
| Lion cut | C$230 | C$271 | C$311 |
| Mat removal (add-on) | C$29 | C$52 | C$75 |
| Mobile grooming (add-on) | C$40 | C$61 | C$81 |
Local prices can land anywhere inside these ranges depending on the groomer's experience, shop overhead, and your cat's coat.
How we estimate: Ranges are built from our directory of verified Canadian cat groomer listings, converted from our national US averages at current exchange rates and adjusted for the Ontario market.
Cat Grooming Prices by City in Ontario
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BramptonC$126–C$3116 groomersKitchener-WaterlooC$126–C$3116 groomersHamiltonC$126–C$3115 groomersLondonC$126–C$3115 groomersWellandC$126–C$3115 groomersMarkhamC$126–C$3114 groomersMississaugaC$126–C$3114 groomersNiagara FallsC$126–C$3114 groomersOttawaC$126–C$3114 groomersTorontoC$126–C$3114 groomersOshawaC$126–C$3113 groomersSt. CatharinesC$126–C$3113 groomersWhitbyC$126–C$3113 groomersWindsorC$126–C$3113 groomersBarrieC$126–C$3112 groomers
| City | Avg session | Active groomers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brampton | C$126–C$311 | 6 | View groomers → |
| Kitchener-Waterloo | C$126–C$311 | 6 | View groomers → |
| Hamilton | C$126–C$311 | 5 | View groomers → |
| London | C$126–C$311 | 5 | View groomers → |
| Welland | C$126–C$311 | 5 | View groomers → |
| Markham | C$126–C$311 | 4 | View groomers → |
| Mississauga | C$126–C$311 | 4 | View groomers → |
| Niagara Falls | C$126–C$311 | 4 | View groomers → |
| Ottawa | C$126–C$311 | 4 | View groomers → |
| Toronto | C$126–C$311 | 4 | View groomers → |
| Oshawa | C$126–C$311 | 3 | View groomers → |
| St. Catharines | C$126–C$311 | 3 | View groomers → |
| Whitby | C$126–C$311 | 3 | View groomers → |
| Windsor | C$126–C$311 | 3 | View groomers → |
| Barrie | C$126–C$311 | 2 | View groomers → |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does cat grooming cost in Ontario?▾
Cat grooming in Ontario typically costs C$126–C$311 per session. Bath & brush (basic grooming, nail trim): C$126–C$184. Full groom (bath, haircut, nails, ears): C$184–C$276. Lion cut: C$230–C$311. Mat removal (add-on): C$29–C$75. Mobile grooming (add-on): C$40–C$81.
Why do cat grooming prices vary in Ontario?▾
Several factors affect the price: coat length and condition, cat size and temperament, service type (bath only vs full groom), mobile vs salon, and location within the province. Ontario runs above the Canadian national average because of higher cost of living, especially in metro areas like Toronto.
Is mobile cat grooming worth the extra cost?▾
Mobile cat grooming adds roughly C$40–C$81 to the price of a standard appointment. Worth it for anxious cats that stress on car rides, kittens, seniors, or households with multiple cats scheduled back-to-back.
How often should a cat be professionally groomed?▾
Most short-haired cats do well with a professional grooming every 6–8 weeks. Long-haired breeds like Persians and Maine Coons usually need service every 4–6 weeks to prevent matting.