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The 6 Best Cat Groomers in Austin, TX

Updated · scored against 6 active listings in Austin

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.

  1. #1
    Reese's Luxury Mobile Grooming cat grooming in Austin
    Reese's Luxury Mobile GroomingVerified
    14900 Avery Ranch Blvd C200 #203, Austin, TX 78717
    5.0
    (1671 reviews)

    A mobile pet grooming service that provides personalized one-on-one grooming in a mobile van, specializing in stress-free grooming without cages.

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    Why it ranks
    • 5.0-star average across 1671 reviews
    • Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
    • One-on-one appointments (no double-booking)
    • Quiet environment
    • Experienced with difficult / anxious cats
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  2. #2
    Happy Cat Hotel & Spa Austin North cat grooming in Austin
    Happy Cat Hotel & Spa Austin NorthVerified
    13581 Pond Springs Rd #108, Austin, TX 78729
    4.9
    (146 reviews)

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    Why it ranks
    • 4.9-star average across 146 reviews
    • Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
    • Cat-only — no dogs on premises
    • Experienced with difficult / anxious cats
    • Senior-cat specialist
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  3. #3
    Groomingdale's of Austin cat grooming in Austin
    Groomingdale's of AustinVerified
    1108 W Koenig Ln, Austin, TX 78756
    4.4
    (154 reviews)
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    Why it ranks
    • Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
    • Cat-only — no dogs on premises
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  4. #4
    As the Fur Flies cat grooming in Austin
    As the Fur FliesVerified
    15501 Ranch Rd 620 N suite 1200, Austin, TX 78717
    4.6
    (111 reviews)

    As The Fur Flies is a pet grooming business in Austin, TX that provides both dog and cat grooming services.

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    Why it ranks
    • 4.6-star average (111 reviews)
    • Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
    • Fear-Free / low-stress handling
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  5. #5
    Plush Pad cat grooming in Austin
    Plush PadVerified
    2935 W Anderson Ln., Austin, TX 78757
    4.7
    (132 reviews)

    A family-owned grooming business operating since 1973 that serves both dogs and cats, with specialization in puppies, senior dogs and cats.

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    Why it ranks
    • 4.7-star average (132 reviews)
    • Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
    • Senior-cat specialist
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  6. #6
    Fur Oak Professional Pet Grooming LLC cat grooming in Austin
    Fur Oak Professional Pet Grooming LLCVerified
    8650 Spicewood Springs Rd Suite #203, Austin, TX 78759
    4.5
    (123 reviews)
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    Why it ranks
    • 4.5-star average (123 reviews)
    • Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
    • Experienced with difficult / anxious cats
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How we rank

Every active cat groomer in Austin 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 Austin?
Each groomer in our Austin 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 Austin groomer here?
The top 8 are the highest-scoring of 6 active listings in Austin. Your favorite groomer might be on the full city directory at /cat-grooming/texas/austin — 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.