Catnips - Mobile Cat Groomer in London

Compassionate Mobile Cat Groomer

Anita Kelsey is the ONLY master level certified mobile cat groomer in the UK who also runs a vet referral practice dedicated strictly to the diagnosis and treatment of behaviour problems in cats.

A fully respected member of The Canine And Feline Behaviour Association and featured writer for Your Cat magazine, where she also features on the experts panel, giving advice on cat grooming and cat behaviour.

Why choose Catnips cat grooming?

Anita provides compassionate low stress handling expert cat grooming in the comfort of your own home. Specialising in grooming aggressive and shy nervous cats Anita works like no other cat groomer. She understands cats behaviours and their possible fears connected to the grooming process which enables the cat groom to be completed with the least stress involved.

  • Based in Notting Hill - vet referred with impeccable client references
  • Your Mobile Cat Groomer is not a dog groomer/parlour who grooms cats on the side. Cats have very different needs are require expert handling with this in mind
  • Shaving of matts and pelts (Lion cuts are only done if cat pelted, not as a fashion style)
  • Thorough comb through - NO FACE MUZZLES ARE EVER USED. RESPECTFUL AND LOW STRESS HANDLING TECHNIQUES ONLY
  • Hygiene cut (hind quarters / sides trimmed where necessary)
  • Wet or dry bath
  • Nails clipped
  • Ears and eyes checked and cleaned
  • Pricing reflects high level personalised expert grooming which is customised to your cats personality and response to being handled. Each grooming visit is tailored to your cat and not run of the mill cat grooming
  • The highest quality shampoos are used. These have been specifically designed for cats to be gentle and promote shine in coats.
  • Fresh clean towels provided for all baths
  • Grooming advice given on every groom and your grooming tools checked
  • Aggressive and timid cats handled with expert modification techniques from years of experience with more difficult frightened cats
  • No jobs are rushed. Anita takes her time to ensure your cat(s) is/are treated humanely with love, patience and with a gentle approach. Her behaviour consultancy work comes into play with cats that have a particular bad reaction/phobia towards grooming. A bad groom can set this type of work back months so choose who you get to groom your cat very wisely. It’s the most important decision you will be making.
  • MUZZLES ARE NEVER USED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. No scruffing ever! Sedation can be requested for difficult cases / circumstances. Click for my unique cat grooming under sedation service in conjunction with Addison Vets in Holland Park.
  • 5 star references from present clients

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Client feedback for Catnips grooming

Anita is quite simply a Goddess among Cats and Humans! She brings the owner and the cat together making the experience shared and even though in the case of our darling Flower, at the ripe old age of 20 and a half she was not an easy prospect- Anita never ever gave up- and took lots of time above all making sure Flower was not distressed. Anita is extremely professional and so helpful- Wonderful too that she is able to keep the cat in its home environment and as happy and relaxed as possible. Thank You.....
Actress Sally George

Anita is an extraordinary person. Her passion and love towards cats is absolutely beyond imagination. I wish more people on this planet were as caring and devoted towards animals’ welfare as Anita. She has the most gentle approach in grooming cats. She understands cats’ behaviour extremely well, their needs, personality and temperament. It is crucial to bond with the cats in order to make sure that they enjoy the grooming process and are happy to be groomed. Cats are fast learners and it is down to professional cat groomers to make their experience pleasurable – Anita certainly knows exactly how to do that. I have no hesitation in highly recommending Anita, as she is the one of the top cat groomers in London and in the country. Anita also writes wonderful articles, bringing awareness to the public on the importance of looking after our small and very independent beautiful cats. She is one of the pioneers in the field of cat behaviour. I wish her only the best! Warmest regards.

Ms Svetlana Broussova, Owner of Pet Universe

Anita is everything you could ask for in a cat groomer. Kind, caring, conscientious and good! She is brilliant with difficult cats and does a professional job time after time - her clients are always satisfied. I cannot recommend her or her services highly enough.

Sarah Parrish. Head nurse, Addisons Vets.

A big ‘Thank You’ Anita for taking the time and patience to groom Sparkle in a holistic manner, as she has been traumatised by previous grooming experiences. Being a Chinchilla she is a natural ‘Diva’ so your help and expertise to make her feel as comfortable as possible during the process, with no muzzle, clippers, sedation or lion cut, was a massive achievement and is definitely the way forward – slowly but surely we will get there with the help of some cheese as a reward!’
Justina Parry

I am so grateful to you for sorting out Tiggy for me. I realised when you first started to examine her that it was far worse than I realised and would be a huge challenge.- I would not have blamed you if you had refused. You were so brilliant with giving us all your patience, gentle care and consideration. Hair by hair was given your full attention. I really value how much time you gave us and could see the concentration on your face how exhausting it was.
Madeleine Catling - Kew

Wow, what can I say? Anita is absolutely amazing. I have a deaf and blind cat – Little Wolf - and Anita was just amazing with him. I have 2 other cats and she was lovely with those too, they all absolutely took to her instantly because she has a very very gentle and kind nature. Not only did she immediately put my cats at ease, she really really cared about them and it was obvious to see. She also gave me some brilliant advice and as a relatively new cat owner, it was greatly appreciated. I cannot recommend her enough Not only is she great with cats, she is a lovely person too Thank you Anita!
Francesca Zwolinsky - Richmond

Tilly's a very happy, young and playful 18 month year old, however, put her on the table to be groomed and she turns in to a hissing, spitting, crazed little lion and as wonderful, soft and gentle natured as Anita is with her there is just no taming the beast. It has just been our fifth time for Tilly being groomed and we have all noticed a marked improvement. Tilly's a lot calmer during the process even letting out a purr on a couple of rare occasions! We have realised that grooming Tilly on my lap or in my arms is the best way to keep her calm and under control. We can attribute Tilly's improved behaviour to Anita's professionalism and techniques during past difficult grooms.
Jonathan Porter - Fulham

Marley is famous at his vets for being an angry difficult to deal with character so grooming has always been a stressful experience for everyone involved. Not the case with Anita though, she knew exactly what to do to calm him down and stop him from felling scared. For the first time he came away from a grooming relaxed and stress free. Anita also gave great advice and grooming tips on little things we can do at home to make Marley a happier, cleaner cat.
Barry Keheller - Brixton

From the start Anita offered the most reassuring service with a kind, caring, compassionate approach and an endless love and understanding for cats which is reflected in her service and treatment. My cat was given a total makeover after being extremely poorly treated by her previous owners, Anita supported me with everything and gave me great after care which is continuing. I wouldn't recommend anyone else, Anita charges far less than she deserves for the service she offers. Endless thanks Anita.Tom Parry - Walthamstow