Designed for Cats
Here are some of the ways Kitten to Cat has been designed to reduce the stress for cats and their owners.
The waiting room
- Cat’s are stressed when placed in cages at ground level. Use the tables provided.
- Notice there are no barking dogs?
- Calming feline pheromones are pumped into the atmosphere
- Air conditioned throughout
- Comfy leather sofas and a unique “non-veterinary” feel to relax owners
Consultation rooms
- Folding tables so nervous cats can be examined on the floor
- Longer consultation times to put cats at ease and avoid rushed handling
- Vets and nurses specially educated to handle cats, recognize and reduce stress
Prep room
- Larger cages
- Glass cage doors for added sound insulation for nervous patients
- Cages positioned above floor level and to avoid eye contact between patients
- Shelves in cages for patients to sit on or under depending on their preference
- Cat friendly cleaning materials and protocols
- Round the clock calming pheromones pumped into cage area
- In-patients monitored by web-cam
- Lots of human contact with playtime and grooming
Longer term in-patient boarding
- Large floor to ceiling multi-story cages suitable for multiple cats
- Monitored by web cam by owners and staff
- Lots of human contact and play time
Operating Theater
- Cat sized x-ray and operating table
- More sensitive measuring instruments for smaller patients