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5 Best Cat Grooming Services in Seattle (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Fenris Morrow
By Fenris Morrow, Expert in Professional Services · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

A cat that hates the car ride already dreads what's coming, so who handles a matted, anxious cat matters more than who's simply closest. Cat grooming services in Seattle range from a cats-only specialist with over 100,000 lifetime groomings to shops that primarily serve dogs and only occasionally take cats, and knowing which is which changes where you should call first.

Short answer: Alex The Cat Groomer in Bothell is the only cats-only specialist on this page, rated 4.7 across 305 reviews, with the groomer citing over 100,000 cat groomings completed. Wag N' Wash Natural Pet Food & Grooming holds the highest rating at 4.6 across 339 reviews, though its reviews focus almost entirely on dog self-washing. Posh Paws Grooming Salon does confirm regular cat nail trims and grooming at 4.5 across 329 reviews.
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Cat Groomers in Seattle, Compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Alex The Cat Groomer 4.7 ★ 305 Cats-only specialist View ›
2 Wag N' Wash Natural Pet Food & Grooming 4.6 ★ 339 Highest rating on this page View ›
3 Posh Paws Grooming Salon 4.5 ★ 329 Confirmed cat nail trims and grooming View ›
4 Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Capitol Hill 4.7 ★ 226 Full-service pet store grooming View ›
5 Olive my grooming to you! (NON-MOBILE) 4.7 ★ 124 Cat grooming by appointment only View ›
5 Best Cat Grooming Services in Seattle (2026)

Our top picks for cat grooming

Alex The Cat Groomer logo
#1 Overall

Alex The Cat Groomer

4.7305 Google reviews

Alex The Cat Groomer is a Bothell business that grooms only cats, no dogs or other animals, run by a groomer who began the trade in 2011 volunteering with a Persian and Himalayan rescue. The groomer states over 100,000 cat groomings completed, and the practice covers everything from routine nail trims to full lion cuts for severely matted coats.

What people praise

  • The only true cats-only specialist among these listings
  • Reviewers describe genuine skill with difficult, matted or elderly cats
  • Owner personally handles every appointment rather than rotating staff
  • Reasonable pricing noted across multiple long-time customers

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer reported nicks during a shave-down on a senior cat with thin skin
  • Appointments book up, so plan ahead rather than expecting a walk-in slot
Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume305 · 86th
Confidencehigh
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone
Rating breakdown92% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The clear specialist pick on this page and the one with the deepest cat-specific track record. The single negative review involved a fragile senior cat, worth flagging to the groomer directly if your cat has thin or sensitive skin.

Website+1206-714-2539 Directions

17510 Bothell Way NE Ste B, Bothell, WA 98011

Wag N' Wash Natural Pet Food & Grooming logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Wag N' Wash Natural Pet Food & Grooming

4.6339 Google reviews

Wag N' Wash Natural Pet Food & Grooming is a Queen Anne pet supply store offering self-service dog and cat washing stations alongside a retail food and treat shop. It's part of a national chain with a strong local following, though the reviews collected here describe the self-wash service almost exclusively in terms of dogs.

What people praise

  • Highest rating on this page at 4.6
  • Clean, well-stocked self-wash stations with multiple shampoo options
  • Staff described as helpful and quick, even during busy periods
  • Store carries food and treats for pickup after a wash

Worth knowing

  • Reviews collected for this location describe dog washing, so confirm cat-specific self-wash or grooming availability before visiting
Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume339 · 97th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown81% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Ranks highly on rating and volume, but the honest read of these reviews is that Seattle customers are talking about washing dogs here, not cats. Call ahead if you specifically need a cat service.

Website+1206-669-2818 Directions

1932 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

Posh Paws Grooming Salon logo
#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Posh Paws Grooming Salon

4.5329 Google reviews

Posh Paws Grooming Salon on Roosevelt Way is a full-service pet grooming salon that explicitly advertises cat grooming on its own site, alongside dog grooming and show grooming. It offers walk-in nail trims with no appointment required, and staff are CPR and pet-first-aid certified.

What people praise

  • Explicitly grooms cats, confirmed by both its own site and recent reviews
  • Walk-in nail trims available without booking ahead
  • Reviewers specifically praised handling a cat labeled difficult by her vet
  • Priced well below emergency vet quotes for the same nail work in one reviewer's account

Worth knowing

  • Hours run Tuesday through Saturday only
Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume329 · 92nd
Confidencehigh
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown81% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A dependable second call if Alex The Cat Groomer is booked, with actual cat-specific reviews rather than an assumption from a dog-heavy shop.

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6411 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Capitol Hill logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Capitol Hill

4.7226 Google reviews

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Capitol Hill is a neighborhood pet store combining full-service grooming with a treat bakery and retail accessories. Its own marketing and every review collected here center on dog grooming specifically.

What people praise

  • Clean, well-organized space with a strong local reputation
  • Personalized approach reviewers describe as patient with nervous dogs
  • Combines grooming with retail and treats in one visit

Worth knowing

  • No review evidence of cat grooming specifically, despite a high overall rating
Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume226 · 81st
Confidencehigh
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown90% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong shop by reputation, but every piece of evidence available describes dog grooming. If you need a cat groomed, call ahead to confirm they'll take the appointment.

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1422 Harvard Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

Olive my grooming to you! (NON-MOBILE) logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days

Olive my grooming to you! (NON-MOBILE)

4.7124 Google reviews

Olive My Grooming To You! is a Ballard-based, non-mobile grooming business that primarily services dogs but has recently added cat grooming, bookable specifically with one groomer, Kelsie, on Thursdays. The team is described on its own site as small and fast-growing.

What people praise

  • Cat grooming now offered, confirmed directly by the business's own site
  • Reviewers consistently praise patience with anxious or high-energy pets
  • Photos taken and shared after each appointment

Worth knowing

  • Cat grooming is limited to one groomer on one day a week, so availability is narrow
  • All reviews collected here describe dog grooming, not cat appointments specifically
Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume124 · 56th
Confidencemoderate
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown89% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Worth knowing about if the other options are booked, but with cat grooming offered on only one day a week, plan well ahead rather than expecting a quick slot.

Website+1206-666-0562 Directions

8337 15th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98117

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How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not opinion or payment. Rating is the business’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against other Seattle pet groomers. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume. Recency reflects how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does cat grooming cost in Seattle? (2026)

Cat grooming pricing depends heavily on coat condition, matting and whether sedation-free handling is needed for a nervous cat. One confirmed real price appears in the review data collected for this page.

JobTypical price
Cat nail trim (walk-in)$10

Price for a cat nail trim reported directly by a customer review at Posh Paws Grooming Salon, verified August 2026. Other businesses on this page do not publish cat-specific pricing; ask each directly for a current quote.

Serving Seattle and Bothell

These groomers span Seattle’s Queen Anne, Roosevelt, Capitol Hill and Ballard neighborhoods, plus Bothell to the north. Searching for cat grooming near me? Confirm cat availability by phone before you drive over, since several of these shops are primarily set up for dogs.

What to ask before booking cat grooming in Seattle

  • Does your team regularly groom cats, or mostly dogs?
  • How do you handle a cat that’s anxious or has been labeled difficult before?
  • Do you offer sedation-free handling, and what’s your approach with a struggling cat?
  • What’s included in a full groom versus a nail trim or de-matting only?
  • Can I stay nearby or watch during the appointment?
  • What’s the price for a nail trim versus a full shave-down for a matted coat?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these groomers?

We started from pet groomers in Seattle 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.

Is there a cats-only groomer in Seattle?

Alex The Cat Groomer in Bothell is the only business on this page that grooms exclusively cats. The rest offer both dog and cat services, or in some cases the review evidence available describes dog grooming only, so it’s worth confirming cat availability by phone.

What does it cost to get a cat’s nails trimmed in Seattle?

One customer reported paying $10 for a walk-in nail trim at Posh Paws Grooming Salon in 2026. Full grooms or de-matting cost more depending on the cat’s coat condition; ask each shop for a current quote.

The bottom line

Alex The Cat Groomer is the safest default if you want a true cat specialist, with the deepest track record of any business on this page. Posh Paws Grooming Salon is a strong second call with confirmed cat reviews and walk-in nail trims. For the other names here, confirm cat availability before you book, since the review evidence mostly describes dog grooming.

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