A few weeks ago, we took Gracie for a pawdicure. As we were exiting the groomer’s shop, I spotted a sign on the door. A vet’s office just up the street was having an open house that afternoon. They had just completed an expansion of the office and offered tours of the new facility.
We were impressed. The facility has digital x-rays and ultrasounds. Normally, we had to visit the local emergency animal hospital for that kind of technology. They are open later in the evening and offer some emergency hours on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. They also offer 24-hour hospitalization, something that would have been helpful when Maddy was sick.
They have a separate wing for cats. The cats even have a separate entrance and waiting room. The exam rooms are quiet. All of this is meant to calm cats.
It was a very difficult decision to transfer care to this vet practice. We had been with our vet for many, many years. We absolutely love the staff. They have been so compassionate and kind to our furry family. However, the lure of advanced medical equipment coupled with more flexible office hours was irresistible.
We have an appointment for Kiki soon since she has not been to the vet in awhile. In retrospect, we probably should have taken Gracie first. Kiki is so hateful at the vet’s office. They may kick us out and tell us never to return!
We will let you know how things go. Let’s hope all the cat-friendly enhancements help Kiki to be a calm, sweet kitty.
Rescue Mommy
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