WOO HOO!!!! We just received word that we here at Animal Advocate Pet Hospital has been awarded an elite status of being classified as a Cat Friendly Practice in Chicago!!!!

What does that mean?

Cat Friendly Practices (CFPs) are sensitive to cats’ distinct characteristics and equipped to address their physical and behavioral needs. CFPs educate cat caregivers on teh importance of routine preventive care adn how to reduce the stress of transporting their cat, therby increasing veterinary visites and ultimately improving the health care of cats.

Practices that achieve Cat Friendly Practice status have been approved based on their physical environment and the delivery of medical care provided. This means that Animal Advocate staff are trained on the distinct needs of cats and develop the experience with a cat’s perspective in mind. Not just the doctors, but all the staff get additional training to best care for the feline population.

What can you expect?

1. Skilled Staff
2. Individualized health care plans
3. Low-stress environment – including our famous “Kitty City” Cat Holding area

Why does this matter?

Cats have outpaced dogs in number in United States households (86 million cats verse 78 million dogs). Yet when it comes to a cat’s health, we don’t always treat them the same. Cats do not receive consistent and regular veterinary health care. Many owners note that stress and an overall misunderstanding of their cat’s needs as a primary reason to not go.

For these reasons and more Animal Advocate has taken and will continue to take steps to make it easier for cats at our hospital. This helps us to fulfill our mission,