Coningsby · LN4 4RA

Cat Grooming in Coningsby

Calm, unhurried cat grooming at 32 High Street, from £55. Saturday afternoons, with no dogs in the salon — from a quick nail trim to full de-matting for long haired breeds.

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Professional cat grooming in Coningsby and Lincolnshire

Finding a groomer who takes cats seriously is harder than it should be. Most salons are set up around dogs, and a cat brought into that environment — noise, movement, the smell of other animals — is already stressed before anyone touches them.

We run Saturday afternoons, on Saturday afternoons by appointment. No dogs are being groomed at the same time. It's quieter, it's slower, and it's set up so your cat can be handled on their terms rather than ours. Because the days are limited, they book up — it's worth ringing ahead rather than leaving it until the matting is bad.

We're based at 32 High Street, Coningsby, LN4 4RA, , and we see cats from across the Coningsby area and the surrounding Lincolnshire villages.

Why cats need grooming

The common assumption is that cats groom themselves. They don't, not really. A cat licking their coat is spreading saliva through it and swallowing loose fur — which is where hairballs come from. It does nothing for mats, grease, dandruff or overgrown claws.

Cats that most often need professional help:

  • Long haired breeds — Persians, Maine Coons, Ragdolls, Norwegian Forest Cats, Siberians, British Longhairs and Birmans all mat readily behind the legs, under the arms and around the collar.
  • Older cats — arthritis makes twisting to reach the back and hindquarters painful, so those areas get neglected first.
  • Overweight cats — simply can't reach large parts of themselves.
  • Heavy shedders — particularly double-coated breeds in spring and autumn.
  • Indoor cats — whose claws don't wear down naturally and can grow into the pad.

Mats aren't a cosmetic problem. They tighten over time, pulling on the skin underneath, and the skin beneath a mat becomes dry, inflamed and sore. A cat with significant matting is usually uncomfortable and often becomes withdrawn or short-tempered because of it.

Our cat grooming services

Full cat groom

Bath, dry, comb-through, nail trim, ear clean and a sanitary tidy. The standard groom for a cat in reasonable coat condition.

Full groom with dry shampoo

The full groom without a wet bath. A dry shampoo clean instead — ideal for cats who genuinely will not tolerate water, and for older cats where a soaking is more stress than it is worth.

De-matting

Careful removal of mats and knots. Clipped out rather than combed out, because pulling at a mat hurts and risks tearing the skin.

Lion cut

A full clip-down leaving the head, legs and tail. The usual answer for a badly matted long haired cat, and a genuine relief for them.

De-shedding

Removes loose undercoat before it ends up on your furniture or as hairballs. Especially worthwhile in spring and autumn.

Nail clipping

A short, straightforward appointment. Important for indoor and older cats, whose claws can otherwise grow into the pad.

Hygiene trim

A tidy around the rear and back legs. Often all that's needed for a long haired cat who's otherwise coping well.

How much does cat grooming cost in Coningsby?

From £55 for a full cat groom, including VAT. Nail clips are a shorter, lower-cost appointment.

Cat grooming starts at £55. The final price depends on three things: how long the coat is, how matted it is, and how your cat copes with being handled. Extras like a full shave-down or a wet bath will take it above the starting price, and we'll always tell you before we begin rather than after.

A nail clip on its own is a short appointment and costs considerably less. A full de-matting session on a neglected Persian can take well over an hour.

Call us on 01526 569738, describe your cat and their coat, and we'll give you a realistic figure before you commit to anything.

Please note — we don't sedate cats

We never use sedation, and we can't groom a cat who can't be safely handled. If your cat genuinely cannot be groomed while conscious, that needs to be done by a vet under sedation, and we'd rather tell you that upfront than have you make a wasted trip. We'll always be honest about what's achievable.

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Cat breeds we groom in Coningsby

All breeds and all coat types. The ones we see most often for grooming are Persian, Maine Coon, Ragdoll, Norwegian Forest Cat, Siberian, British Longhair, Birman, Somali, Turkish Van and Exotic Shorthair — but short haired cats and moggies are just as welcome, particularly for de-shedding and nail clipping.

Booking your cat in

Cat grooming can't be booked through our online system. Because appointments are on selected days and the time needed varies so much, we arrange them by hand.

Call 01526 569738 during opening hours, or message us on Facebook and we'll come back to you. Tell us your cat's breed, roughly how long the coat is, whether there's any matting, and how they usually are about being handled.

Cat grooming across Coningsby and Lincolnshire We regularly see cats from Coningsby, Tattershall, Woodhall Spa, Horncastle, Billinghay, Boston, Sleaford, Kirkby on Bain, Mareham le Fen, New York and across Lincolnshire — including plenty who travel from Lincoln itself, because dedicated cat grooming is hard to find. at 32 High Street, LN4 4RA.

Cat grooming questions

Usually yes. Mats are clipped out rather than combed out — pulling at a mat is painful and can tear the skin beneath it, which is thinner on cats than most people expect. Depending on how widespread it is, we'll either clip the affected areas or recommend a full lion cut. If the matting is severe or your cat is clearly distressed, we'll refer you to your vet rather than push on.
Most long haired cats do well on a groom every 6 to 12 weeks, alongside brushing at home between visits. Short haired cats need much less, though many benefit from a de-shed in spring and autumn. Older or overweight cats often need more help than they used to, because they can no longer reach.
Tell us honestly when you call and we'll give you an honest answer back. Plenty of cats who are difficult at home are fine in a quiet room with someone experienced. But we don't sedate, and we won't push a cat past the point where it's safe for them or for us. If that's where we end up, we'll say so and suggest speaking to your vet.
No. Cat appointments are scheduled on Saturday afternoons — usually Saturday afternoons — with no dogs being groomed at the same time. That's the whole point of doing it this way. Because those days are limited, it's worth calling well ahead.
Yes — a full groom with dry shampoo. It's the same groom without the wet bath: a dry shampoo clean, then the comb-through, clipping, nails and ears as normal. For cats who genuinely will not tolerate being wet, and for older cats where a soaking is more stress than it's worth, it's usually the better choice. Tell us when you ring and we'll plan for it.
A secure carrier, please — not a lead or a harness. Let us know in advance about any health conditions, medication, or areas your cat is sensitive about.

Cat grooming in Coningsby,
done calmly.

Cat-only appointments at 32 High Street. Call or message us and we'll find a time that works.

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32 High Street, Coningsby, Lincolnshire, LN4 4RA ·