PHilthy PAWS
University City pet wash and grooming salon for cats and dogs, with staff-done baths and de-sheds.
Open now, closes 6:00 pm
Services
Prices are by the pet's weight.
What PHilthy PAWS says
In their own words, from philthypaws.com, read October 9, 2026.
- Grooms cats
PHilthy Paws offers grooming services for your cat and/or dog.
- Vaccine records required
Our Grooming Appointments require a $40 deposit at the time of scheduling and up-to-date rabies vaccinations.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11:00 am to 6:00 pm |
| Thursday | 11:00 am to 6:00 pm |
| Fridaytoday | 11:00 am to 6:00 pm |
| Saturday | 11:00 am to 6:00 pm |
| Sunday | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm |
Good to know
A neighborhood self-serve pet wash in University City, West Philadelphia, founded by Palma Marinas, that also offers grooming and staff-done baths. Grooming appointments are made by phone or in person, not online; bring a picture if you want a specific cut.
Up-to-date rabies vaccination is required for grooming. The shop is closed on major holidays, and days and times may vary.
Other groomers in Philadelphia
What grooming costs in Philadelphia: a full groom runs $80 to $150, median $90, across the 5 salons that price one.
Every groomer in Philadelphia, with which ones groom cats.
- Premier Pet ServicesRidge Avenue. Grooms cats
- Ardmore Grooming StationArdmore. Grooms cats
- Beautying The BeastsPhoenixville
Between grooms
The basics for the weeks in between. Picked by PawsRx, not recommended by PHilthy PAWS.
Cat brushes
Long-haired cats mat first behind the ears, under the legs and on the belly. Short, frequent sessions tend to go better than one long one.
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Cat nail clippers
A cat's claws retract, so you press the toe pad gently to bring the claw out before you trim the tip.
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