Cat Friendly Clinic
We are extremely proud of our Cat Friendly Clinic Gold status at Shepton Vets
Cat Friendly Clinic is a worldwide programme from the International Society of Feline Medicine, the veterinary division of the charity International Cat Care.
We understand that there are unique difficulties in bringing a cat to a veterinary clinic:
- Cats often do not travel well and feel unsafe away from their home
- They are highly sensitive to new sights, sounds and smells
- Most cats prefer quiet and solitude and are highly susceptible to stress
- Most cats are highly stressed by nearby dogs in the clinic
- Cats need to be handled gently and with respect in the clinic
Jade Withers RVN
ISFM Certificate in Feline Nursing
“Animal welfare is always my number one priority I am especially passionate about feline care and welfare and the ways in which we can make their experience at the vets and in life more positive.”
What is a Cat Friendly Clinic?
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As an accredited Cat Friendly Clinic we have been recognised as providing a higher standard of cat care. Our team:
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Understand the needs of cats and have made visits to the vet clinic more cat friendly
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Understand how to approach and handle cats gently and with care
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Have good knowledge and equipment to manage the care of cats
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- Achieving Cat Friendly Clinic accreditation involves all of our staff, from receptionists, nurses and technicians, through to vets. Each accredited clinic also has at least one ‘Cat Advocate’ – someone who ensures the cat friendly standards are adhered to, and who would be happy to talk to you.
What does it mean for you and your cat?
Knowing that we are a Cat Friendly Clinic you can be reassured that
- We have achieved certain minimum accreditation standards in feline care
- the specific needs of cats are always considered by our team when treating them
- Our facilities and procedures are designed to minimise stress for cats
- Our team is happy to explain how to help make a trip to the vets easier for your cat
- We will be happy to discuss your cat’s treatment and recovery so that you understand the plan, and adapt their management wherever possible to account for their specific needs.
Find out more about what a Cat Friendly Clinic is in our guide HERE
ISFM VISION
A cat friendly world where each cat, owned and unowned, is treated with respect, compassion and understanding.
ISFM MISSION
To enable more people to act in a cat friendly way to improve cat welfare.
