Editorial ranking
The 7 Best Cat Groomers in St. Petersburg, FL
Updated · scored against 7 active listings in St. Petersburg
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.
- #1Ruff2Ritz Grooming LLCVerified3543 1st Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 337134.8(70 reviews)
A mobile cat grooming service that comes to clients' homes, operating since 2014 with professional certifications and insurance coverage.
Mobile Groomingfirst_aidlicensed_insuredcfmg_certifiedone_on_onequiet_environmentlion_cutWhy it ranks- 4.8-star average across 70 reviews
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- CFMG-certified groomer
- One-on-one appointments (no double-booking)
- Quiet environment
- #2GroomobileVerified3900 49th Street N, St. Petersburg, FL 337094.5(214 reviews)
Groomobile is a pet grooming business offering both mobile and in-salon services for dogs and cats, including specialized dematting services.
Mobile Groomingmatted_rescueone_on_onequiet_environmentWhy it ranks- 4.5-star average (214 reviews)
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- One-on-one appointments (no double-booking)
- Quiet environment
- #3Sunshine City PetsVerified944 4th St N #500, St. Petersburg, FL 337014.8(85 reviews)
Sunshine City Pets is a general pet store and grooming business that serves both dogs and cats, offering grooming services, natural pet food, dog bakery items, and nutritional counseling.
pet-suppliesWhy it ranks- 4.8-star average across 85 reviews
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- #42821 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 337134.4(17 reviews)
A full-service pet spa offering grooming for both dogs and cats, with a focus on luxury spa treatments and holistic wellness products.
quiet_environmentWhy it ranks- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- Quiet environment
- #54th Street Grooming Co.Verified9049 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 337025.0(7 reviews)
A general pet grooming business serving both dogs and cats with personalized care and attention.
quiet_environmentWhy it ranks- 5.0-star average (7 reviews)
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- Quiet environment
- #69049 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 337025.0(1 reviews)
A full-service pet spa offering premium grooming services for both dogs and cats, specializing in holistic treatments and natural products.
quiet_environmentWhy it ranks- 5.0-star average (1 reviews)
- Quiet environment
- #72821 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
A full-service pet spa offering grooming for both dogs and cats, with a focus on luxury spa treatments, holistic care, and natural products.
quiet_environmentWhy it ranks- Quiet environment
How we rank
Every active cat groomer in St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg?
Each groomer in our St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg groomer here?
The top 8 are the highest-scoring of 7 active listings in St. Petersburg. Your favorite groomer might be on the full city directory at /cat-grooming/florida/st-petersburg — 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.