If you have anything to do with cats, you will be very aware that they are NOT just “little dogs”! Well, the same is true medically too! Cats are very different from their canine counterparts on a physiological level and this changes the type of diseases they get and our treatment plans too.
Feline medicine is a rapidly expanding field with more information being uncovered every day.
Cats also require very respectful handling and restraint when being examined and treated. At the Rangiora clinic we are a member of the International Society of Feline Medicine, and all small animal staff members are trained and comply with internationally recognised feline handling and nursing guidelines. We pride ourselves on providing a separate feline-friendly cat ward which is warm, quiet and totally dog free. We have made the ward as relaxing as possible with environmental enrichment which is specifically modified depending on the patient and their length of stay.
Several of the companion animal team have a particular interest in feline medicine and this reflects in our ability to successfully treat diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and pancreatitis. We are passionate about the level of care we provide so please talk to any team member if you have questions of a feline nature.
WATCH: What happens when your cat comes in for a health check? Follow Tina the kitten as she visits our clinic, see what happens when a cat comes in for a health check.
Cats require respectful and appropriate gentleness when being handled. Our Rangiora Branch is a ISFM Gold Cat Friendly clinic, which means cat friendly principles are always adhered to during the care and restraint of cats.
Meet our Cat Friendly Advocates
Our Cat Advocates keep RVC cat friendly and are available for all your cat questions.
Sarah Montgomery
BVMedSci, BVM, BVS, PGCertSAM, MRCVS
Medicine Special Interest Veterinarian
Kelsie Lehmkuhl
BVMS
Small Animal Veterinarian
Debra Gyde
Vet Nurse