11/09/2026
Recently, I’ve been told that my prices are “too expensive” for cat grooming.
And it honestly made me think about how easy it is to look at the price of a groom and think “that’s a lot of money for a haircut & brush .”
But cat grooming is so much more than this!
❤️ You’re paying for my time, skill and experience.
❤️ You’re paying for someone who understands cats personalities & different breeds fur types.
❤️ You’re paying for the possibility that your cat may p**p or wee on my grooming table… or in their carrier/box. Yes, it happens! 😂 And it means stopping what I’m doing, cleaning, disinfecting and making everything safe again.
❤️ You’re paying for the fact that cats can scratch, bite, wriggle and kick when they’re frightened or uncomfortable. Cat grooming comes with a genuine risk of injury to both the cat and the groomer.
❤️ You’re paying for me to carefully shave their bellies, bum and privates when needed — working around some of the most sensitive areas on their body with sharp equipment.
❤️ You’re paying for mat removal, deshedding, nail trimming, paw pad and hygiene work, not simply taking some length off their coat.
❤️ You’re paying for premium shampoos and products chosen specifically for cats and their individual coats.
❤️ You’re paying for properly maintained scissors, blades and clippers. Keeping grooming tools sharp and up to date isn't a luxury — it helps me work safely, efficiently and comfortably for your cat.
❤️ You’re paying towards the costs of running a professional salon — electricity, water, laundry, cleaning and disinfecting products, equipment maintenance and general salon costs.
❤️ You’re paying for insurance that protects both you and me.
❤️ You’re paying for the hours that you don't see — admin, messages, bookings, cancellations, cleaning, preparing the salon and everything that happens before and after your cat walks through the door.
And most importantly…
❤️ You’re paying for someone who genuinely cares about your cat.
A groom isn't always straightforward. Sometimes a cat needs extra time, Sometimes they need breaks, Sometimes we have to change what we planned because their welfare comes first.Sometimes the groom takes much longer than expected.
And sometimes… I spend half the appointment cleaning poo off everything. 😂💩
That is cat grooming.
It isn't just a haircut.
It's a skilled service, a messy service, a physical service and one that comes with a huge amount of responsibility.
So when you look at the price of a cat groom, please remember that you're not simply paying for the minutes of brushing!
You're paying for everything that goes into making that groom as safe, comfortable and professional as possible. ❤️
I will always keep my prices as fair and competitive as I can, but I also have to make sure that my business is sustainable!
— Mia’s Precious Paws 🐾
Cat & Dog Grooming