Cat Friendly Clinics
At Brookend we understand that visiting the vets can be a stressful experience for cats and owners and that’s why we are members of the ISFM (International Cat Care). We take great care to ensure that our feline friends feel as comfortable and relaxed as possible in our practice.
We have a dedicated Cat Only Clinic every Tuesday between 11.30am- 1pm, which minimises noise in the waiting area and consult rooms helping your cat feel more at ease.
What makes us cat friendly?
- A separate waiting area for cats
- A ‘cat tree’ is a special shelving unit, allowing you to place your cat carrier higher up where they feel much safer. Cats find being on the ground in a carrier very stressful
- We use Feliway diffusers throughout the practice emitting calming cat pheromone smells
- A quiet and well equipped consult room suitable for cats to feel calm in
- Use gentle handling techniques to minimise stress
- Cat ward - If your cat should need to stay with us, they will be made comfortable in our cat only ward-a peaceful area well away from any dogs. We also use cat igloos for them to hide in.
Did you know?
Older cats are very likely to suffer from high blood pressure, just like us? This can lead to many other conditions and complications, so it is important to diagnose and treat it. Our nurses are now able to measure your cat’s blood pressure during a consultation.
