Whiskers Retreat

Whiskers Retreat Professional Mobile Cat Grooming
Registered Veterinary Nurse

📍 Located in Botley - Southampton > Mobile service provided to Southampton and surrounding areas.
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✨Professional & Mobile Cat Grooming

📍Southampton and surrounding areas

🚚 Van Salon Due Feb 2026!!

🐾Registered Veterinary Nurse

📞Contact for enquiries and bookings via Text, WhatsApp, Messenger or Email 🐈

💻 https://www.whiskersretreat.co.uk

Meet Kat, the beautiful Maine C**n! 🌟 not only has she got a great fitting name… she is stunning.Her mum recently treate...
05/06/2026

Meet Kat, the beautiful Maine C**n! 🌟 not only has she got a great fitting name… she is stunning.

Her mum recently treated her to an express groom, as she has had a professional groom before and her owners take great coat care between sessions.

There’s nothing she loves more than looking fresh and getting a good chin scratch! 🐱❤️

Keep swiping to see her before photos.

This gorgeous British Shorthair Baloo came in for some much-needed coat care. 😻At 12 years old, she’s in absolutely fabu...
04/06/2026

This gorgeous British Shorthair Baloo came in for some much-needed coat care. 😻

At 12 years old, she’s in absolutely fabulous shape but her beautiful floofy coat was holding onto some undercoat and forming a few clumps that needed careful attention.

Using my Express Groom service, I was able to thoroughly groom and de-shed her coat while working gently and safely around her joints, ensuring she stayed comfortable throughout the session. 😽

My Express Groom is perfect for cats who don’t need additional services such as nail clipping, hygiene work or styling, but still benefit from a thorough groom and de-shed with fantastic results.

And just look at that before and after... so satisfying! ✨

Gorgeous boy Diesel Prince! 🐈‍⬛I groom this handsome chap every 6 weeks and he is just a character. He has a lovely pers...
03/06/2026

Gorgeous boy Diesel Prince! 🐈‍⬛

I groom this handsome chap every 6 weeks and he is just a character. He has a lovely personality and a light grey undercoat (that sheds a lot!) which makes him look even more fabulous.

He is one of many cat visits that I do still attend inside the home for the groom. 😻🐾

Today’s bookings are all about wet baths! (Apart from one Express Groom). 🛁🐈‍⬛Using Artero and Hydra, both incredible pr...
31/05/2026

Today’s bookings are all about wet baths! (Apart from one Express Groom). 🛁🐈‍⬛

Using Artero and Hydra, both incredible professional, luxury, cat-safe brands helps me achieve the best possible results while keeping each cat’s coat in beautiful condition. 🫧😻

The difference that high-quality products make is amazing. My new favourite tool for wet baths is the Artero Samba Towel, which has reduced my drying time by at least 30–40% which is a huge difference that I’ve noticed straight away.

Only the very best for your kitties, every single time. 🥰🐾

This is Moogle having a minor mat removal and dry Bath package. How gorgeous is she? Little and sweet 🍬 😻As well as havi...
31/05/2026

This is Moogle having a minor mat removal and dry Bath package.

How gorgeous is she? Little and sweet 🍬 😻

As well as having lots of little hard clumps (very common in the warmer weather) she had a small amount of dandruff and some undercoat in need of a good groom through and de-shed. Just look at all what was removed from her. 🐾

You go Moogle!!

Pretty little lady… Poppy showing the kitten pack how to enjoy a groom. I loved this girl. 🥰🐾She came in for a hygiene a...
28/05/2026

Pretty little lady… Poppy showing the kitten pack how to enjoy a groom. I loved this girl. 🥰🐾

She came in for a hygiene and a minor mat removal.

This time of year I see so many matting cats. The weather and overall humidity of the current climate is difficult for cats to tackle. Those with medium and long fur are a lot more prone but it is good to manage them as early as you can. In most cases, some minor tangles can be removed with a moulting comb but anything tight will require a professional to remove safely with clippers. 😻

26/05/2026

A warning has been issued to cat owners using the hair-loss treatment minoxidil after more than 20 reported cases of feline poisoning.

Head of Cat Welfare Engagement at Cats Protection Sarah Merrett said most cases occur through accidental contact such as cats licking treated skin, grooming contaminated fur, or encountering residue on bedding rather than direct ingestion. The drug can cause serious symptoms including low blood pressure, breathing difficulties, weakness, and collapse, and in some cases has required intensive care. Cats are extremely sensitive to even small amounts.

Cat owners using products containing minoxidil are urged to take simple precautions, including applying products away from pets, washing hands thoroughly, allowing treatments to fully dry, and keeping contaminated items out of reach. If you believe your cat has been exposed to minoxidil seek veterinary attention immediately.

Gorgeous boy Tom! 😻🐾This senior chap had never had a professional groom before and his owners told me that he can be ver...
26/05/2026

Gorgeous boy Tom! 😻🐾

This senior chap had never had a professional groom before and his owners told me that he can be very reserved and nervous, especially around unfamiliar people.

Not only did he completely surprise his owners by enjoying his groom, but he also loved exploring around my van, listening to calming cat music and enjoyed every part of his dry groom and de-shed. He even took a moment to sit in the bath to let me know he’d like to try that next time… 🛁

He gave me so many head boops and rubs that it honestly felt like I’d known him for ages 😂💕

This gorgeous girl is Mocha ✨She had quite a lovely amount of floof to be removed during her dry bath service previously...
25/05/2026

This gorgeous girl is Mocha ✨

She had quite a lovely amount of floof to be removed during her dry bath service previously. Despite needing plenty of little breaks and reassurance throughout, I was able to keep her calm, comfortable and relaxed the whole time. 🥰

Mocha is also one of my lovely clients who enjoys the drop-off and collection service straight to and from home 🐾

Check out the little before and after too. ✋

Personal soppy post incoming! ✨🥺💖 (Not cat related but person, so do look past if this will not interest you). I am so g...
21/05/2026

Personal soppy post incoming! ✨🥺💖 (Not cat related but person, so do look past if this will not interest you).

I am so grateful for my clients and why I truly love the work I get to do, I can not say this enough🤍

Yesterday morning, I had the privilege of meeting a lovely elderly lady and her sweet cat and it turned into such a humbling experience for me. Although I attended for an inside-home experience for her cat’s appointment, we ended up chatting in detail afterwards. She took such a genuine interest in my story, my journey, and everything I’ve worked hard to achieve. She came outside to look into my van and had so many questions.

The appointment went really well and because I was ahead of schedule, she kindly invited me to stay for a cup of tea and biscuits. We sat and spoke about so many things together, our families, cats, working life, nature, and even some personal experiences we had both been through despite our 55-year age gap. It was mind blowing. It was honestly unbelievable how much we connected, and we’re both looking forward to seeing each other again.
Later that evening, my partner (for those who don’t know, we share the other workplace together) came home with a gift from her. On the bag, she had written my daughter’s name, and inside was a children’s book she had bought for her.
The craziest part is that it was the exact same storybook the hospital gave to my daughter after my mum sadly passed away.
I truly believe everything happens for a reason, and this whole experience just felt incredibly special to me.

Moments like these remind me that this job is about so much more than work. 🤍

Love you all, Emma x

Address

Botley
Southampton

Opening Hours

Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm
Sunday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+447399840796

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