CAT FRIENDLY PRACTICE

NOW OPEN! Located immediately to the left of our current animal hospital, our custom-built cat-only hospital is a certified Cat Friendly Practice (Gold Level) designed specifically with our feline patients’ comfort in mind. The spacious 2,300 square foot facility has its own entrance, 6 exam rooms, digital diagnostics, in-house pharmacy and laboratory, full surgical and dental suites, and a private recovery ward.

Our carefully designed layout, materials used, paint colours selected, and specific equipment implemented, all help to elevate the care we can provide while reducing the stress that our feline friends often experience when visiting the vet. With our feline-centric approach, both patients and owners can feel comfortable and at ease while visiting us.

Check out the video below for a preview of our new space dedicated to felines.

FELINE-FRIENDLY FEATURES

Below is an overview of the feline-friendly features of our custom-built facility.

Only cats are permitted inside.

No dogs or any other species are allowed which is a significant stress reducer for most cats due to sight, smell, and sound.

Purpose-built waiting area.

Instead of a large and open area, clients can wait in alcoves with a designated cat carrier table located off the floor.

Calm environment.

To help our feline friends feel reduced stress during their visits, we carefully selected a soft blue paint colour for inside the hospital. As well, the space has dimmable lighting to provide a calmer experience.

Comfort in the details.

Since cats prefer laminate, this material is used instead of stainless steel for the exam table as well as treatment surfaces.

Cat-specific pheromones are used in the hospital to reduce stress for patients along with feline-friendly treat options that act as distractions and rewards.

Play and hide spots.

All exam rooms feature a play and hide spot for your cat to feel at home.

Individually warmed cages.

For enhanced comfort, and more rapid and successful post-operative recovery, cages are individually warmed and include daylight lighting that mimics natural outdoor light. These cages are designed for enhanced visualization of patients for better monitoring.

Appropriately sized furniture and equipment.

Custom-sized furniture and medical equipment are sized to suit cats specifically (e.g. exam tables, wet tables, dental table, surgical table).