Grooming Pricelist

All grooming is carried out by staff who have washed, clipped and dried thousands of cats. To us, it isn’t just a job. Cats need to be happy and healthy, so if we can do our bit to help, it makes the occasional nip or scratch worthwhile!

HEALTH CHECK – ALL cats get a free weight check, Body Condition Score (to check for thinness or obesity), arthritis check (pain management is important) and dental check when they come for a groom.  This is a free service at the Cat Palace to help your cat be comfortable is themselves.  If your cat requires a sedation, then Dr Kim Kendall does the full health check prior to administering any sedative.

The washing price depends on the weight of your cat, the density of the coat and the whether an assistant in needed. Washing is highly recommended for the comfort of your cat especially if their coat has been knotted for a while.

Standard / Short Haired Wash and Blow-dry (under 6 kg) – $135

Long Haired / Large Cat ( over 6.0 kg) / Dense Coated Wash and Blow-dry $151

EXTRAS – Anivac Oxywash (for that deep clean and ‘plush coat’ effect) – $30.00

Chubb Organic Soap (extra silky feel and good for the environment!) – NOW COMPLIMENTRY

Flea Control – 4 week $62, 3 month $95,  Capstar rapid knockdown $12.50

Nail clipping is included FREE with all Washing

Nail Clipping only: $49

Nail Clipping and Nail Caps fitted (includes a spare set of nail caps): $59

The cost of a coat clip is dependent on the state of the coat on arrival and the time it takes to complete, and so the following prices are a guide only, although the average price will cover the majority of grooms.

Lion clip: (Average 20 minute charged by time) WITH WASH – $225 (incl. Nail Clip)

Lion clip: (Average 20 minute charged by time) NO WASH & No Nails – $160 (nails extra $29)

Lamb clip: (Average 20 minute charged by time) WITH WASH – $240 (incl. Nail Clip)

Lamb clip: (Average 20 minute charged by time) NO WASH & No Nails – $160 (nails extra $29)

Flea Special – $145 (includes 4 week flea control, wash and blow-dry)

Flea Special Over 6kg or long haired– $165 (includes 4 week flea control, wash and blow-dry)

EXTRAS for Flea Special – Bravecto Chew, or Spot On, or Bravecto Plus Spot On costs extra $30 (lasts 3 months)

PRICES VARY DEPENDING ON INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Sedation (for cat comfort and groomer safety) – $135 and upwards. Large cat over 6kg or extra sedation needed $250 / pain relief required $70 – $95 (always administered by veterinarian)

Also Available – Vaccination (certificate will be supplied) / Senior Health Check / Urinalysis (by veterinarian / Dental Check / Body Condition Score / Diet and Flea Control advice (by vet or nurse)

Worming and Flea/Tick Control – Flea Control – Capstar dose required if fleas are found, can administer other flea, tick and worming products as requested or purchased

Special Senior Services – Senior cats (over 8 years old) have particular requirements when being groomed. Often arthritis is the cause of the knots and tangles that require clipping and the vet will automatically assess arthritis and Body Condition Score. However, to really understand the metabolic state of a Senior cat (and especially Super Seniors – over 16 years old!), a Senior Urine Check (available only with grooming) is recommended. It is specially priced at $99.00 and includes kidney function check, diabetes check and preculture to detect hidden bladder infections.