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My long-haired cat is matted. Need a professional groomer in Seattle?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 10 lbs

Any recommendations ffor a professional cat groomer PLEASE! I have an adult, spayed long haired cat who loves to lick herself into matt-balls. I've lost control with my efforts to maintain her otherwise beautiful coat. We live in Seattle.

2 Answers

Most Helpful Answer

Christie Long, DVM

Answered By Christie Long, DVM

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on May 14th, 2017

Unfortunately I don't have any personal experience with any groomers in Seattle, however here is a place that has excellent Yelp! reviews, and also seems to specialize in cat grooming, which is usual, and would suggest to me that they are very good at it.

https://www.yelp.com/biz/meow-ville-cat-grooming-seattle

You might also consider whether Gata might need to be sedated for the grooming. If she has a lot of matts, then it's possible that she will, as they can be quite painful to remove. If this is the case, consider talking to your veterinarian, as sedation can be performed safely in his/her office. Most vets will do a "shave-down" on long-haired cats, although it's likely a professional groomer will do a more artistic job.
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  • Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

    Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

    Published on December 17th, 2019

    Poor Fiona! If she's terribly matted now, she will need to be shaved down to get rid of the mats. If this process is stressful for her and she struggles, then she should be sedated so that the procedure can be done safely. I would recommend talking to your veterinarian about a sedation plan for her, or taking her to a different vet if yours is not open to this idea. If she will not allow you to brush her at home, then she will likely need to be shaved down under sedation by your veterinarian every few months to keep her clean and comfortable.

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