The criteria includes having separate dog and cat waiting areas, feline friendly hospitalisation cages and veterinary equipment specifically for treating cats. Most importantly the staff are trained in approaching and handling cats sensitively and respectfully. To maintain a high standards of veterinary care, staff ensure they keep their knowledge in feline medicine up to date as new treatments and information become available.
Our Cat Advocate, Geraldine Bray MRCVS, was proud to receive accreditation, saying: “ We wanted to make sure that a trip to see our vets was as stress free an experience as possible for our cat patients and their owners. Cats can get very anxious when taken out of their usual environment, and this can make owners reluctant to seek veterinary attention. By undertaking Cat Friendly Clinic accreditation, we’ve committed to delivering high standards of cat care with compassion and expertise.”
Owners can find out more about International Cat Care and the Cat Friendly Clinic initiative at www.catfriendlyclinic.com.