The Muddy Mutt

Dog wash and grooming shop in Arlington with self-wash stations, full baths, full grooms and cat grooming.

2603 South Oxford StreetArlington, VA 22206(703) 888-2303

Services

Full baths and grooms are by appointment with a deposit; cats are seen from 4 months old.

Nails and Add-Ons

Nail, gland, toothbrushing and trim services are walk-in until 5:15pm; special handling on walk-ins starts at $2.

What The Muddy Mutt says

In their own words, from themuddymutt.com, read October 9, 2026.

  • Grooms catsplease call to book the following cat services
  • How long a groom takesusually takes between 3-5 hours, can vary on different dog breeds, weight and temperament
  • Vaccine records requiredVaccination Requirements: Rabies, Distemper (DHPP) , Bordatella (Kennel Cough)

Good to know

The Muddy Mutt opened in 2009 to take the hard work of bathing and grooming off your hands, from puppyhood through the senior years.

Self-wash stations cost $18 per dog, any size, with shampoo, brushes, ear cleaner, cologne, towels, dryers and treats supplied. No reservation is needed; there is a 45-minute limit Friday through Sunday.

Dogs need rabies, distemper (DHPP) and bordetella vaccinations for grooming; cats need rabies.

Other groomers in Arlington

What grooming costs in Arlington: a full groom runs $65 to $150, median $85, across the 4 salons that price one.

Every groomer in Arlington, with which ones groom cats.

Between grooms

The basics for the weeks in between. Picked by PawsRx, not recommended by The Muddy Mutt.

  • Cat brushes

    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

    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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