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Cat Friendly Handling

Our approach is grounded in compassion, patience, and a deep understanding of feline behavior. Whether it’s a routine exam or something more involved, we’re committed to providing a stress-free vet experience for cats from start to finish.

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What Makes Us Different

Our commitment to feline-friendly veterinary care means we go beyond traditional methods to ensure your cat’s emotional well-being. From the way we hold and examine your cat to the layout of our clinic, every detail is designed with your pet’s comfort in mind.

  • Whether it’s your cat’s first visit or their tenth, you can count on:
  • Gentle cat care delivered with patience and empathy
  • Calm cat checkups that respect your pet’s boundaries
  • A team trained in handling techniques specifically for cats
  • Separate exam areas when possible to reduce exposure to dogs or loud noises

Supporting Low-Stress Cat Visits

Our goal is to create low-stress cat visits that foster better long-term health by reducing the anxiety associated with veterinary care. When cats feel comfortable, they’re more likely to receive consistent, preventative care, and we can better assess their health without added fear or tension.

If your cat has had stressful vet experiences in the past, we encourage you to give us a try. Many of our feline patients are pleasantly surprised by how peaceful their visits can be.

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Schedule a Cat-Friendly Appointment Today

Your cat deserves care that’s as calm and gentle as they are. Whether they’re due for a checkup, vaccinations, or dental care, Countryside Animal Hospital is your home for cat-friendly handling and truly gentle cat care.

Contact us today to schedule a visit and discover how our approach makes all the difference.

Veterinary Services

Pet Wellness Exams

Pet Vaccinations

Sick Pet Visits

Kitten & Puppy Care

Pet Microchipping

Pet Spay & Neuter

Veterinary Surgery

Nutritional Counseling

Senior Pet Care

Anal Gland Expression

Cat Friendly Handling

Pet Pain Management

In-House Lab & Diagnostics

Pet Behavioral Medicine

Protection from Parasites

Heartworm/Tick Testing

Pet Dental Care

Diagnostic X-Rays

Pet Allergy & Dermatology

Pet Cold Laser Therapy

Pet Boarding

Pet Grooming

Pet Wash

In-House Pharmacy

Pet End-of-Life Care

Pet Wellness Exams

Pet Vaccinations

Sick Pet Visits

Kitten & Puppy Care

Pet Microchipping

Pet Spay & Neuter

Veterinary Surgery

Nutritional Counseling

Senior Pet Care

Anal Gland Expression

Cat Friendly Handling

Pet Pain Management

In-House Lab & Diagnostics

Pet Behavioral Medicine

Protection from Parasites

Heartworm/Tick Testing

Pet Dental Care

Diagnostic X-Rays

Pet Allergy & Dermatology

Pet Cold Laser Therapy

Pet Boarding

Pet Grooming

Pet Wash

In-House Pharmacy

Pet End-of-Life Care