Cat Friendly

We are an AAFP
Cat Friendly
Practice

We are a proud member of the American
Association of Feline Practitioners. The
AAFP improves the health and welfare of cats
by supporting high standards of practice,
continuing education, and scientific
investigation.

Cat Friendly Practice Program

We are a proud member of the American Association of Feline Practitioners. The AAFP improves the health and welfare of cats by supporting high standards of practice, continuing education, and scientific investigation. As a member practice, we have taken the steps necessary to elevate the standard of care given to our feline patients, to help build productive relationships with our cat owners, which will result in improved care.

Our staff and veterinarians are trained to handle your feline friend gently and safely to ensure the experience is a positive one.

Cats often do not travel well. Cats feel safe when they are elevated off the ground level.
Cats do not feel safe when they are away from their normal home territory.
Cats are highly sensitive to unusual sights, sounds and smells.
Most cats prefer quiet and solitude.
Most cats are highly susceptible to stress and anxiety.
Most cats are highly stressed by dogs and other cats being in close proximity at the practice.
Cats need to be handled gently, with care and respect in the practice.
Cats have unique medical requirements that Cat Friendly Practices are capable of providing.

The AAFP established the Cat Friendly Practice® program to help veterinary practices meet the wide range of unique needs of cats in a veterinary practice setting. An extensive self-assessment checklist was designed to demonstrate that Cat Friendly Practices®: Understand the unique needs of cats and have made veterinary visits more cat-friendly. Understand how to approach and handle cats in a gentle, empathetic and caring manner. Have an appropriate standard of equipment needed to investigate and treat feline patients. Meets a standard for the facilities and care for hospitalized cats. Find out how you can benefit from visiting a Cat Friendly Practice®.