5 Best Cat Grooming Services in Los Angeles (2026)

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By Fenris Morrow, Expert in Professional Services · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 7 min read

Grooming a cat is a different job than grooming a dog, and it shows in how cat grooming services in Los Angeles get reviewed. Among the five options here, two are cat-exclusive or cat-specialized studios, and the group has logged over 700 combined Google reviews, with several holding a perfect 5.0-star average built on private, low-stress appointments.

Short answer: Doctor Groomer Mobile Pet Grooming and Catington Cat Grooming both hold a perfect 5.0-star average, with Doctor Groomer backed by 143 reviews and Catington by 70. Alessandro Pet Spa (4.7, 143 reviews) is known for detailed lion cuts on long-haired cats, and reviewers repeatedly describe long-haired cat grooming sessions running 3.5 to 4 hours. Cats & Dogs (4.5, 119 reviews) stands out for a groomer reviewers describe as unusually gentle with anxious cats.

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1. 21Pooch Hollywood
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3. Alessandro Pet Spa
4. Cats & Dogs
5. Catington Cat Grooming
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Los Angeles Cat Grooming, Compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	21Pooch Hollywood	4.8 ★	290	Full-service pet salon with cat services	View ›
2	Doctor Groomer Mobile Pet Grooming	5.0 ★	143	At-home mobile cat grooming	View ›
3	Alessandro Pet Spa	4.7 ★	143	Detailed lion cuts, long-haired cats	View ›
4	Cats & Dogs	4.5 ★	119	Gentle handling for anxious cats	View ›
5	Catington Cat Grooming	5.0 ★	70	Cat-exclusive, one-on-one grooming	View ›

5 Best Cat Grooming Services in Los Angeles (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

21Pooch Hollywood

4.8290 Google reviews

21Pooch Hollywood is a full-service pet grooming salon offering bath, tidy, and full grooming packages for both dogs and cats, with a stated focus on natural hand drying rather than drying cages and following veterinarian care recommendations. Its own site emphasises a homely, low-stress approach to grooming. The salon operates on the second floor of a Sunset Boulevard location and takes online bookings.

What people praise

Deepest review base of any groomer on this page, at 290 reviews
Site explicitly avoids drying cages in favour of hand drying
Structured, published grooming packages so you know what's included before booking
High overall rating despite serving a large volume of clients

Worth knowing

Two detailed negative reviews describe miscommunication over cut instructions and handling concerns, both on the dog-grooming side
No dedicated cat-only waiting or grooming area, unlike the cat specialists on this page

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume290 · 97th

Confidencehigh

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown95% 5-star

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Our take: A high-volume, full-service option with structured packages and a stated low-stress philosophy, though the negative reviews on this page are worth reading if precise instructions matter to you.

Website Book now +1310-290-3905 Directions

5137 Sunset Blvd Unit 213, 2nd floor, Los Angeles, CA 90027

#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Doctor Groomer Mobile Pet Grooming

5.0143 Google reviews

Doctor Groomer Mobile Pet Grooming brings the entire grooming setup to your home in a van, specialising in mobile cat grooming across Los Angeles with over 15 years in business according to its own site. Reviewers repeatedly name groomer Ashkan Mani, describing a calm, professional process that keeps shy or anxious cats relaxed in a familiar environment. The service includes bath, nail trim, and brushing performed on-site.

What people praise

Perfect 5.0-star average across 143 reviews
Reviewers specifically note it works well for shy or anxious cats who stay calmer at home
The same groomer, Ashkan Mani, is consistently named and praised across reviews
No travel required for the cat owner, everything happens curbside

Worth knowing

No fixed business address listed, since the service is fully mobile

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating5 / 5

Review volume143 · 89th

Confidencemoderate

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown99% 5-star

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Our take: The strongest option if travel or car stress is a concern for your cat, with a perfect rating and a consistently named groomer reviewers trust repeatedly.

Website +1310-571-7517 Directions

#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Alessandro Pet Spa

4.7143 Google reviews

Alessandro Pet Spa is a Melrose Avenue pet grooming studio with over 20 years of experience, offering both dog and cat grooming with a specific reputation for detailed lion cuts on long-haired cats. Reviewers describe a thorough consultation process before grooming begins and note that long-haired cat sessions run 3.5 to 4 hours given the detail involved. The studio also offers a daycare option alongside grooming.

What people praise

Reviewers specifically praise the precision of lion cuts on long-haired cats
Thorough pre-groom consultation with valuable suggestions, per one reviewer
Same groomer available for repeat visits, valued in a city where groomers change jobs often
Small gifts like cat toys included after service, per one reviewer

Worth knowing

One serious incident involving a dog was reported, resulting in an injury; the owner covered the full vet bill
Long-haired cat sessions take significant time given the detailed work involved

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume143 · 89th

Confidencemoderate

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown92% 5-star

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Our take: A strong, experienced option specifically for detailed lion cuts on long-haired cats, though the one serious dog-grooming incident on this page is worth being aware of even if it didn't involve a cat.

Website +1323-644-4946 Directions

7221 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046

#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Cats & Dogs

4.5119 Google reviews

Cats & Dogs is a Los Feliz neighbourhood pet store and grooming service where reviewers repeatedly credit groomer Gary with an unusual gift for calming anxious animals during grooming and nail trims. The store combines retail pet supplies with grooming services, and the owner personally attends first-time appointments as an extra check on the pet, per one reviewer. It has served the neighbourhood for several years as a combined shop and grooming destination.

What people praise

Reviewers describe a groomer with a genuine talent for calming anxious or fearful pets
Owner personally checks in on first-time grooming appointments
Combines grooming with a well-stocked pet supply store in one visit
Staff offer honest advice, including recommending against unnecessary grooming for one short-haired cat, per a reviewer

Worth knowing

Lowest rating on this page at 4.5 stars, with a wider spread of critical reviews mixed in

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.5 / 5

Review volume119 · 76th

Confidencemoderate

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown79% 5-star

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Our take: A neighbourhood favourite where reviewers consistently credit the staff with genuine skill calming nervous pets, plus the convenience of a pet supply store attached.

Website +1323-953-8383 Directions

2833 Hyperion Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027

#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Catington Cat Grooming

5.070 Google reviews

Catington Cat Grooming is a Sherman Oaks studio built specifically and exclusively for cats, run by a single feline specialist groomer, Samantha, who sees one cat at a time with no other animals present during the appointment. Its own site emphasises hand-done, unhurried grooming with built-in breaks if a cat needs one, and a private waiting area with refreshments for owners. Reviewers describe it as a last resort that succeeded where multiple other groomers had turned difficult cats away.

What people praise

Perfect 5.0-star average across 70 reviews
Cat-exclusive studio, no dogs or other animals on site during appointments
One-on-one, unhurried appointments with breaks built in for anxious cats
Successfully groomed cats that multiple other groomers had previously declined, per two separate reviewers

Worth knowing

Smallest review base on this page, so the rating rests on fewer data points
Limited hours, closed Sundays and shorter hours later in the week

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating5 / 5

Review volume70 · 55th

Confidenceearly

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

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Our take: The most specialised, cat-only option on this page, with a genuinely one-on-one approach that reviewers credit with succeeding on difficult cats other groomers had refused.

Website +1818-817-1477 Directions

4327 Woodman Ave, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

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How we score

Every number on this page is computed from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the groomer’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against other Los Angeles cat groomers. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a rating built on hundreds of reviews carries more weight than one built on a few dozen. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does cat grooming cost in Los Angeles?

None of the groomers on this page publish fixed cat grooming pricing, and cost depends heavily on coat length, whether a lion cut or full shave is needed, and whether the service is in-studio or mobile.

Serving all of Los Angeles

The groomers above span Hollywood, Melrose, Los Feliz, Sherman Oaks, and mobile service across the city, giving strong coverage from the Westside to the Valley. Searching for cat grooming near me? Every listing below shows a phone number so you can book directly, and several offer mobile or at-home service if travel is a concern.

What to ask before you book

Is the studio cat-only, or does it also groom dogs at the same time?
How does the groomer handle an anxious or first-time cat?
How long does a full groom typically take for a long-haired cat?
Is mobile or at-home grooming available if travel is stressful for your cat?
What happens if your cat needs a break mid-groom?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these cat groomers?

We started from cat grooming services in Los Angeles with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Which of these groomers is best for an anxious or difficult cat?

Catington Cat Grooming and Cats & Dogs both get repeated reviewer praise for successfully handling cats that were nervous, fearful, or had been turned away by other groomers.

Is mobile cat grooming a good option?

Doctor Groomer Mobile Pet Grooming brings the full setup to your home, which reviewers say helps shy cats stay calmer in a familiar environment rather than travelling to a studio.

The bottom line

Catington Cat Grooming is the safe default if you want a fully cat-exclusive, one-on-one studio, while Doctor Groomer is worth booking if travel stresses your cat out. Whichever you choose, mention any anxiety or handling history upfront so the groomer can plan accordingly.

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