This vet poisoned our cat with Methimazole (a med for hyperthyroidism). She did not advise us of possible side effects or suggest a low iodine diet as an alternative. Worse, she did not recognize the symptoms of a bad reaction to methimazole and for nine months kept telling us that "methimazole won't do this, keep giving it to him." After nine months of multiple increasingly severe side effects we saw an animal dermatologist who diagnosed PF (pemphighs foliacious) an auto immune disorder. At this time we did our own research and found that methimazole can cause auto immune disorder in some cats and needs to be stopped immediately when signs occur. By the time we learned this, his immune system was attacking one organ after another treating each as a foreign invader. Massive lessions, weakness, inflamatory bowel disease, ulcers, and lymphoma came over the following months. Finally his immune system attacked his kidneys and he died of kidney failure three months later. Through all of this, many biopsies and ultrasounds and Xrays and consultations with specialists and a dozen medications (including gabapentin to limit the discomfort) could not save him. Disturbingly, this cat was never hyperthyroid. When we determined the methimazole was a problem and switched to a low iodine diet, he went severe hypothyroid. While his thyroid numbers were originally above the median, they were not high enough to be a problem and he should never have been given medication for hyperthyroidism. This cat was special. He was abused by his first owner (his first three years) but overcame his fear of people after a few months with us. He new 25 words and loved to hike with us in the mountains and deserts of the eleven western states. He never needed a leash and obeyed voice commands. He was on the arm of my chair tapping me on the chest if it was time for his afternoon walk. Or touching my mouth if it was time for food. read more

We still absolutely LOVE Amber and Cats Only. Met the new doc today, Dr. M, and she's great! The staff here is fabulous and make you feel your meow meows are cared for. They've raised their boarding fees, which is a kinda bummer, but it does seem like a lot of work for them to take care of your cats for extended stays. Highly recommend for your cats! read more

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Manger Rolinda and front desk girl were abhorrent at my visit today. I called to clarify late policies and front desk rescheduled my appointment. When I showed up at my given time I was naturally distraught and crying worried about not getting care in time for my animal. They made me feel as though I was inconveniencing their schedule by being "fit in" when it was my original given time. AFTER my animal had been taken from me for testing, the manager then lectured me about "conduct" stating her employee had accused me of swearing and yelling and that I was disrupting the other clients. This is absurd as no clients were in the room, therefore the walls must be so thin that privacy is non existent in appointments. Rolinda dragged out the uncomfortable conversation. I am young and felt completely patronized considering I spent my waiting time crying and patiently waiting without animosity for my appointment. The conversation was completely inappropriate and unprofessional and I will not be returning. Which is extremely disappointing considering the doctor was wonderful as well as Sam the staff member at prior visits. I would have liked this to be continued care but management in this office is completely unqualified. Thank you. read more

What kind of cat owner are you? If you're a once a year for shots person, this place is not for you. If you want special, detailed medical attention, this is the place. They took very good care of my 17 yo cat in his last year of life. For that I am grateful, but they then charged me a bunch of money (over $500) on my 10 yo cat to find out she's healthy. They find lots of ways to charge. Like having you come in twice a year for check ups. Me: why did you send me a reminder if her shots aren't due. Them: oh, we like to see them twice a year. So it depends on your pet owner style. For the most part, I just can't afford the place. read more

Dr. Priest catches so many things other vets miss. My cat is in perfect health and much of that is due to the care he receives at the clinic. The staff are friendly and helpful. They discuss treatment plans so that one is not taken by surprise on bills. read more

We love them! Out little ones are comfortable in the office and the staff is so gentle. We have a skiddish kitten and she loves the Vet! Thank you for caring and loving our little girls!! They do have emergency services (extra fee) but they are worth it. You are also provided with a wealth of information and this eases me because it lets me know that I have chosen correctly for our family. read more

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I absolutely love Cats Only Vet! Dr. Priest and her staff are so caring and attentive. I never felt pressured into anything that I wasn't comfortable with. I also felt more secure at the office knowing that there weren't any dogs to stress our kitties. Sadly, we have lost both of our kitties in 2023, but I still highly recommend Cats Only Vet and would return if we expand our family in the future. read more

Not taking new clients. Look elsewhere was what I was told. Just saving you time if you're trying to find a Vet for your feline friends. -posted December 28, 2022 read more

I highly recommend this vet office wholeheartedly to take care of my little darlings. The doctors and staff are top notch and I am so GRATEFUL to have found them. read more

Cats Only Veterinary Hospital - Veterinarians Near Me - Rocklin, California

Our cat had some kind of bump on her lower back, it went down after a few days so we thought she'd be ok, she kept licking it to the point that the skin peeled ans stuff was coming out of the lump. Took her in, we saw Dr Nigrini, a really nice vet, she listened to us, then shaved and drained the lump, gave her some antibiotics and pain medicine. The whole staff was really nice, We're taking our cats here and give them a go. read more

Everyone here is so great! The doctor is so kind and caring, and the assistants are so sweet. My kitty princess had 3 bad teeth removed and a cyst removed from her paw in August. She is feeling so great now all thanks to Dr. Priest and her staff! If you have kitties, I recommend you go to Cats Only. I find that vets who see cats and dogs don't treat cats with special care like Dr. Priest does. She's an angel and so is her whole team! Any vet can be pricey but I felt so comfortable keeping Princess there with them, I knew she was in great hands! Princess is feeling amazing now with 0 pain, all thanks to Cat Only :) read more

Cats Only Veterinary Hospital - Veterinarians Near Me - Rocklin, California

The staff was friendly and made me comfortable while I waited. Even though it was very busy, the Dr took the time to answer all my questions and advise me on Charlie's care. The technician clipped Charlie's nails and returned while we waited to interact with him. I highly recommend Cats Only Veterinary Hospital . read more

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They specialize in cats only which makes it the perfect place for my vat and kittens !!!

I am very pleased with Cats Only Veterinary! I am a doting cat mother and having an excellent and trustworthy veterinarian is of utmost importance to me. Dr. Priest is amazing! She has spent a lot of time with me, on a couple of health issues for my cats. The information she provides is comprehensive and clear, which allows me to make good decisions for my cats. In particular, my eldest had a teeth cleaning recently. I was incredibly anxious but the procedure went really well, and both the doctor and the staff assured me in copious detail of all of the precautions they take to ensure kitties make it through the surgery safely. The pricing seems very reasonable to me and the doctor has been very accessible to answer the following questions that I had. I feel very fortunate to have found dr. Priest! read more

Put in an inquiry for my cat who's been acting out of character. Explained that he seemed dizzy but after further investigation, found he has a hurt back paw that he is babying... the scheduler told me to go somewhere else "who specialized in neurological" after I told her it's not neurological, he has a hurt paw and has been sneezing. She still wouldn't make an appointment and told me to go elsewhere. I don't know if she's new or not but I don't see why she couldn't get us scheduled. read more

We have been taking our Puddie Tat to Dr Priest for the 6 years that we have lived in the Lincoln Wheatland area. Dr Priest and her staff have always been caring, friendly and helpful. They have given the utmost care to Puddie whether it was time for his shots, an illness or motel care. Today we had to say goodbye to Puddie Tat as he came to the point of no return. Thank you so much for all you have done to keep him healthy. read more

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After getting our two kittens back in June we had their first examination at another vet in Rocklin that was very rushed and uncomfortable for the cats. A week later, our little boy was not doing well and we decided to not go back, but hit up Cats Only instead. Man, am I glad that we did. Dr. Priest was extremely thorough and it turned out it was a very serious illness that's difficult to diagnose and required months of care. Dr. Priest and her team are amazing and literally saved our kittens life, he's doing fantastic. Highly recommended. read more

It's rare that any business is deserving of a full 5-star rating. This is an exception. The core of the team at CAT'S ONLY is under the direction of Dr. Angela Priest while the office is managed by Amber. Together, they are flawless in perfection, care, concern and accuracy. Together, they are CAT'S ONLY. Both are equally talented! Be assured that the balance of the staff is also very talented. I've been a loyal customer for 4 years. I can't imagine ever reducing the quality of care for our cats to another office or doctor because Dr. Priest takes every individual patient/cat and will make sure she has provided exceptional care well beyond your expectations. This is a hospital and Feline-only care facility. Not a pet-grooming center in a strip mall. A great deal of effort and expertise has gone into this facility for your cats care. Rocklin/Roseville is way too fortunate to have such a care center. Well deserving of 5-Stars. read more

Cats Only Vet is probably the best vet I've ever been to and the only place I'll take my little man. I initially looked at another vet in town to get my kitten fixed. But I ended up not following through with them because I didn't feel they did a thorough enough examination on him before deciding that they wanted to do invasive surgery to retrieve a partially undescended testicle. After finding Cats Only here on Yelp and making an appointment, I already felt tons better about the care he was going to get. The folks that answer the phone are super friendly and well informed. They listen to your questions and make sure they understand what you're asking. When you come in they're glad to see you and your kitty. And Dr. Priest spends a generous amount of time explaining the various options for treating your cat. She even told me that my kitten did not, in fact, need invasive surgery and that even though his testicle was only partially descended, she could take care of him using the traditional surgery--and she did, no problem. A year and a half later, and I'm still just as impressed with Dr. Priest and her staff as I was on day one. A few weeks ago, I called because little man's stomach was acting up. When I dropped by yesterday to pick up some food, Dr. Priest saw me and made a point to come and ask me how Huckleberry was doing. I didn't think she would remember me, but she did. And it shows you just how much she and her staff care about their feline patients. Love this vet! read more

We've taken our cat here for their annual check-up when we first moved to the area. The parking lot was empty, but we waited 20-25 minutes in the office room. the appointment seemed rushed and the office was disorganized, with staff losing our folder to a lack of communication between which room is with what patient. The nurse was not soothing to our cats, and she was very rough with the thermometer. She didn't even look where she stabbed, and 2/3 of my cats screamed. The Dr Priest quickly answered all of our questions quickly and gave our cats all clean bills of health, except one. She says he had flees and then tried to sell us on an overpriced flee care (x3 because we'd have to treat them all at once). A quick google and we could get the rx for 1/2 the cost online. She seems super pissy about this notion and looked at us like we were monsters for not wanting to spend more money at her office. We treated all three cats but one of my cats ears got worse. They were still black inside and he itched them until they bled and then itches more. We finally took him to another vet and they said he had extensive ear mites. All that money spent with Dr Priest (doc visits and vaccinations x3) and she couldn't be bothered to check inside their ears. read more

We have been using Cats Only for our cats for years now and couldn't be happier with the service and staff. Dr. Priest is knowledgeable and compassionate, and her staff is always helpful and prompt. I am comfortable knowing that our cats are in good hands and I would recommend this place to anyone. Covid protocols are in place. read more

Cats Only is the best practice around. When I adopted my two older cats, I did a lot of research on which vet to go to and after reading everyone's reviews, I decided to try Cats Only. Having been with them now for a couple of years, I can tell you that was absolutely the best decision for myself and for my cats. Dr. Priest is a wonderful vet. She is very knowledgeable. She explains everything in detail but in a way that is easy to understand. She's really good about going over every single option. She has never pushed me to spend more money on procedures that aren't strictly necessary. She's honest about what needs to be done for my cats, but she keeps my finances in mind. Some other reviewers have said that Cats Only's prices are on the higher side; while I myself haven't found that to be the case, Cats Only is worth it, regardless. All of the techs I have dealt with have also been wonderful. They are all incredibly friendly, warm, and easy to talk to. I have had meetings with each of them and they are all excellent at their jobs. The office is impeccably clean and very comfortable. Unlike with other vet practices in the area, I have never had to wait more than a couple of minutes for an appointment. My cats have been taken care of so well at Cats Only. It's so important to find a vet you can trust, considering that he/she will be responsible for maintaining a good life for your cat, and I absolutely trust Dr. Priest. I highly recommend her and Cats Only. I won't ever switch! read more

Cats Only Veterinary Hospital truly cares about your Cats and their customers. They are very nice and polite. My cat Hemingway sadly passed away a few days ago at the Emergency cat hospital and I had to call Cats only Veterinary hospital to let them know what happened. The lady at the front desk was so caring and said "let us know if there's anything we can do for you." She was truly compassionate and that made me feel good. I have two other cats and I'm glad I have a great Vet to take them too. They take good care of your cat. I definitely recommend bringing your feline here. read more

I'm so grateful for Dr. Priest. I've got three kitties and we've all had our share of visits to the vet. It killed me to have to drag a scared cat into their kitty carrier only to have to sit in the waiting room with barking dogs, other scared cats and a long line of people in a crowded waiting room. And then having them wait in a separate exam room for long periods of time made me doubt they'd get in their kitty carrier again. Thankfully, the visit to see Dr. Priest now is far less stressful which means less shedding in my car to and from the hospital. The waiting room is always quiet, the staff is super friendly and welcoming and the wait in the exam room is never too long. My oldest cat is 13 and has issues that comes with being an older cat. I can tell he's in a pain a lot and it breaks my heart to have to bring him in twice a month to get poked and prodded for his own good. Dr. Priest always has the best bedside manner with him though and tries her best to remedy a situation without necessarily turning to the most expensive route which is more than what I can say for my last vet in SF. I always go home with my cat knowing he's in the best hands and that everything has been done with his best interest in mind. read more

I think I've found my go-to vet for my cat! I noticed a few days ago that he was squinting his eye, and that it had greenish discharge. I called a few places in the afternoon, but no one would take him, except this place. Angela was so sweet, and even though they didn't have any open appointments, she was able to fit me in a few hours later that day. We got in, filled the paperwork, and it wasn't long before we were sent to a room. Dr. Priest is amazing. She explained everything she was doing and why, and asked if I was okay with proceeding before doing anything. I definitely didn't feel like they were pressuring me into unnecessary work, which was a relief. After some tests, we think he has an inflamed eye. She told me of the med options I could use, and made sure I picked one that would be easiest for me to give my cat. On top of that, I also asked her about my cat's fur matting, and she suggested I use a metal comb they sell in their office. She even showed me how easily it took the mats out. I really didn't care if I could find the same thing for cheaper in another store (it was about $14), because they treated us so well here. She said I should try this for the week,and if it didn't help, we could schedule a grooming. My cat is on his second day of meds, and he's slowly but surely getting better. I would highly, highly recommend this vet. I felt in control, they didn't push anything unnecessary, and were just super helpful and friendly. Because they're cats only, I somehow thought they'd be pricey, but they are actually reasonably priced. Definitely give this vet a chance, I don't rhink you'll be disappointed! And totally random, but I loved how Angela helped an older lady take her cat to her car. That extra help is so nice, and much appreciated! read more

Dr. Priest and her staff are excellent and always a pleasure to deal with. I have been taking my cats here for over ten years and feel like they are getting the best of care. During the past two years I have had to put two cats down unfortunately due to old age and advanced kidney disease. Both times Dr. Priest and her staff were so comforting and made me feel like I was making the best choice for my beloved cat. I had their full attention and complete sympathy. I know she loves cats as who else would open a vet practice solely devoted to cats while being highly allergic to them? My cats get the best care here and I highly recommend this practice. read more

Oh, where to start? This is the best vet clinic I have been to. I am so thankful to Dr. Priest and her staff for bringing my baby Peppy back to health. Peppy was 15 yrs old when I first took him to Dr. Priest due to weight loss and dehydration. I was so nervous and scared but she and her staff made me feel comfortable and relaxed. Peppy has been on a regimen of fluids, supplements, and meds and has been brought back to a great quality of life. I appreciated how Dr. Priest provided ample information about Peppy's condition and took time to answer my questions. She also offered treatment options and helped me select one to fit my budget. I am so thankful to Dr. Priest and her staff for bringing Peppy back to good health. I will definitely go to Dr. Priest for my future veterinarian needs. read more

I love Cats Only and couldn't imagine anyone but Dr Priest and staff caring for my fur babies. We have seen Dr for a few years now mostly for basic stuff but had the unfortunate luck of having our three year old orange tabby suffer from acute renal failure, likely due to some sort of genetic abnormality. Seriously one of the hardest things but Dr. Priest was amazing, she gave us all the info and support we needed up until we put our Ginger down. Dr. is a true kitty genius she can help with anything from behavioral issues to the most serious medical issues. Amber is uh-mazing as well, they all are. Thank you Cats Only for everything you do for Mikey and Joey they love you guys!! read more

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Dr. Priest is simply one of the best people in her profession. She has been our vet on two cats and has shown us every courtesy and is truly a professional. You know she loves cats as she is allergic to them and manages it with her doctor. She either loves cats or is a glutton for punishment! We'd prefer to consider her a consummate professional who loves what she does and has done such an incredible job for us that we wouldn't consider taking our cat anywhere else. We recently had to put our kitty to sleep and she was as emotional as we were. She really cares. Our kitty didn't suffer at all and it was extremely peaceful. (not always the case but it was here) Our cats have always been comfortable in her care and with her staff. I recommend Dr. Priest without reservation. When we get a new kitty, it'll be a patient of Dr. Priest. read more

I was very happy with the service and treatment of my cat. They have a very good system in place in the Covid environment. I would highly recommend this veterinary hospital. read more

If you're looking for a grooming only, they will not do this, nor are they clear about it on their website services page. Apparently your cat can only be groomed here if your cat is seen here by a vet. So you have to set up a vet appt. which is of course money, and the vet has to 'establish' a relationship, which is more money. I was told to, "look around for another grooming service." Thanks for your help. read more

Great place for the cat lover. I have learned the hard way not all vets are the same. Dr. Priest and her "Crew" are great and caring but not pushy with high priced stuff. read more

This is the BEST Veterinary Clinic for you cat. I adopted my Ragdoll kitten from Finer Point Ragdolls and was referred to this vet. After going to this vet, I recommended Dr.Priest to my mother who now goes here as well. It is easy to make an appointment and I love the pet portal feature. Dr. Priest and her technicians have the best interest in my kitten which means the world to me. read more

Dr. Priest is a caring and knowledgeable veterinarian. Highly recommend. She took great care of our two elderly cats until they passed away, and we always felt comfortable taking them to her. It's also nice to go to a place that just focuses on cats. I love dogs but it's less stressful for the cats not to have them in the same area when they are at the vet. read more

Our first experience with Dr. Priest and her staff was when we realized our previous vet screwed up our elderly cat's care and she was now blind due to hypertension. We needed an appointment ASAP and they cheerfully squeezed us in. From that first visit on, Dr. Priest showed the depth of her caring, her knowledge of all things cat and her common sense about treatment options for a 20 year old cat with Chronic Kidney Disease. I deeply wish we would have taken our beloved kitty to her years before. I know the hypertension, blindness and heart disease would have been prevented. As it was, her knowledge of recent advances in the veterinary world and recommended treatments improved the quality of our kitty's life and most probably extended it. Our previous vet did not check the blood pressure of our CKD cat which resulted in retinal detachment and heart disease. When we finally demanded she be put on BP meds, the tech was not competent in taking a cat's BP and refused to tell us what results she was getting. Then they wanted to wait days to start the med because the vet that made the BP appointment wasn't on duty that day. Another vet (who was very kind) took over and ordered the med. She also asked if she could look in our cat's eyes to examine the degree of retinal detachment. Little did we know we would be charged $30 for that and not even get a diagram or description of the detachment. Contrast that with Dr. Priest's techs who not only know how to take a BP in a cat (it's difficult) but were up front about the results. Also, at the end of a visit, not only do you get an itemized bill, but a printout of the complete exam with all vital signs and pertinent lab results and what future care is recommended. If you bring your cat in with a specific problem like an abscess, he/she will still get a full exam. After dental work and extractions we got a diagram of just what teeth got what treatment. I did not find that Cats only Veterinary Hospital's charges were any higher than at our previous vet but the care was much more thorough. read more

I can't say enough good things about Dr. Priest and her staff at Cats Only. We recently lost our kitty, The Whale, of 18 years and they helped us survive our loss with so much kindness, understanding and grace. Dr. Priest helped us navigate what tests and procedures made sense for ok our little one and which ones may not be the best use of our resources. She's very down to earth and takes the time to intelligently discuss treatment detail and plans. We just rescued a new kitten and Cats Only was our first stop after the SPCA! My only wish is that she open a dogs only next door.... so we have somewhere as great to take our pups. read more

My cats are my children and at Cats Only Veterinary Hospital the well being of my cats is their primary concern. Dr. Priest clearly adores her patients. I moved to Rocklin a year ago and was concerned because my previous vet was so spectacular. I was afraid I wouldn't find another vet as great. Dr. Priest and staff have put my concerns to rest. I am very happy with the care and treatment we receive. Dr. Priest gives them the belly rubs and chin scratches they love without prescribing treatments they don't need. She also explains any procedures and why they are needed which is helpful. I know Jack & Sally are in good hands! read more

We brought in our "Little" to them for a spay and they were amazing, professional, and explained every detail to us as cat owners. I was hesitate because she had to stay the night and when we picked her up in the morning, she was so happy to see us. I recommend this clinic to everyone because they actually care about their clients cats. "Little" now has a near place to go whenever she needs her check ups, vaccinations, and whatever pops us. Thanks to everyone here at this clinic, we are very happy to know there are still people who care about pets. read more

This is where I take my cat. I really like how it is for cats only. I think it makes it less stress full. They are very friendly there and don't seem to mind if you are few minutes late for your appointment : ) . They don't do any grooming on the weekends, which is kinda sucky but not horrible. They are closed on Sunday's and their Saturday's fill up fast so you'll want to book early in the week. read more

Dr. Priest and her staff have cared for my cats for over 10 years and have been wonderful. As my elderly cat aged and his health deteriorated, Dr. Priest did a great job of helping me navigate our health care options without pressuring me to spend more than I could afford. Dr. Priest and her staff always showed that their work is more than just a job to them -- they loved my cats and we considerate of me as their owner. I highly recommend them! read more