How much does cat grooming cost?
How much does cat grooming cost?
The average cost for a cat groomer is $50. Hiring a cat groomer to maintain a healthy coat and skin, you will likely spend $30 to $70+. The price of cat grooming can vary greatly by region (and even by zip code).
$30 - $70 average cost
The average cost for a cat groomer is $50. Hiring a cat groomer to maintain a healthy coat and skin, you will likely spend $30 to $70+. The price of cat grooming can vary greatly by region (and even by zip code).
Cat Grooming Prices
The average cost of cat grooming is $50, with most pet owners spending $30 to $70+. Some cat grooming facilities charge one price for a grooming package, while others offer a basic bath and then offer add-ons. Prices depend on the size of the business and whether the service is mobile or stationary.
| National Average Cost | $50 |
| Minimum Cost | $25 |
| Maximum Cost | $75 |
| Average Range | $30 to $70 |
Cat grooming isn’t as popular as dog grooming, namely due to the history of a cat’s reaction to having a bath, but the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) recommends it and says that giving your cat regular grooming can help maintain healthy skin, ears, nails, teeth, and eyes, and minimize shedding.
Cat Grooming Prices By Hair Length
Some groomers charge for cat grooming based on the cat’s hair length:
| Hair Length | Average price |
|---|---|
| Short | $35 – $65 |
| Medium | $45 – $70 |
| Long | $55 – $75 |
| Kittens | $25 |
Local Cat Grooming Prices
The Groom Room Pet Spa in Delray Beach, FL, charges $30 for their Bubble Bath groom, including a blueberry facial, shampoo and conditioning, nail trimming, massage, and ear cleaning.
Austin Grooming Artist in Cedar Creek, TX, charges $50 for cat grooms, which includes nail trimming and filing, ear cleaning, teeth scaling and brushing, and a coat shave or style.
My Pet Naturally in Santa Monica, CA, charges $65 to $75 for a bath, depending on the hair length, and $85 to $90 for a groom, including a shampoo, nail clipping, blow-drying, and brush out.
Mobile Cat Grooming Prices
It may or may not be cheaper to use a mobile grooming service.
Austin Grooming Artist in Cedar Creek, TX, offers a pick-up and delivery service for $20, round trip.
Glamour Dogs Miami in Miami, FL, charges $40 to $85 for both mobile and onsite grooming services.
Some groomers charge a premium for the convenience of mobile and in-home grooming services.
Offers and Package Deals
Shampoodles Pet Grooming in Coconut Creek, FL, offers prepaid packages starting at $170 for two deluxe spa baths and one full groom, compared to a one-time bath service starting at $70.
The Groom Room Pet Spa in Delray Beach, FL, offers $10 off your cat’s first service.
Flea-Free Policies
Most cat groomers will not groom your cat unless she or he is free of fleas and ticks. If they find any, they will add on a flea treatment automatically, increasing the cost.
One groomer’s policy states: “Any pet that comes in with fleas immediately is put into the tub for a flea bath; this will incur a $5 flea bath charge. Your groomer will do an inspection when you drop off your pet.”
Additional Services & Costs
Many animal centers provide everything your cat could need—healthcare, grooming, boarding, and more.
Dr. Angel’s Compassionate Care Centers in Boca Raton and Delray Beach, FL, have complete veterinary services, full-service grooming, and boarding. Those who find it difficult to take time off work can combine a vet checkup and grooming in one visit.
TLC Pet Boarding in Fort Lauderdale, FL, provides cage-less cat boarding and cat grooming, charging $85 to $125 for the grooming and $30 to $40 more for a nail trim. Additional services include hypoallergenic or medicated shampoos, and flea and tick treatments.
Licenses
Licensing varies by state, and most licensing requirements are for the facility rather than the groomer. Some states don’t require any licenses.
Groomers may be licensed by:
The National Cat Groomers Association of America (NDGAA)
The National Cat Groomers Institute INCGI)
Have your cat groomed at least once or twice a year to ensure his or her optimal health.