Cannot say enough wonderful things about this practice - Dr Couture has provided thorough, thoughtful, careful and compassionate care. We had 2 senior cats and she made a diagnosis for one that 2 other vets missed completely. With her and her staff caring for our cat, we were able to have another year with our beloved pet at a greatly improved quality of life. When our other senior got stressed with in person blood pressure checks one of the techs came to our house to take her BP. We really couldn't be more pleased with the care our cats have received here. read more

Brought my tabby in for his annual check. All of the staff was great. They made my kitty feel at ease with their gentle and loving touch.

I'm so grateful we found Dr. Glahn at this clinic right after we moved to the coast with our two aging cats. Dr. Glahn and her staff always pay careful attention, answer all my questions, some that I don't know to ask. Both Lennie and Sophie seem very calm in the examining room, though Lennie prefers the window sill to the examination table. Ditto on all the good things in previous reviews. read more

Hands down the best place. I wish I had known about this clinic years ago. It would have saved me a lot of frustrations. I went to the SFSPCA for 13 years and they are great during an emergency but for day to day care not really as you see whomever is available and they are so busy, the vet doesn't review your chart. Coastal Cat Clinic is dedicated to their furry clients. read more

After taking our cat to the oceana pet hospital in Pacifica and seeing the (not so nice and caring) service there, this was the PERFECT visit for our cat Ninja. Cathy was super nice and professional! She made sure that our cat is comfortable and not stressed out and was able to pin point the issue without sedatives (unlike the other hospital that rushed to put her down and charged us extra money for it). Thank you so much! and will most definitely bring back our pets again!! read more

I've been taking my cat here for years. They take good care of your cat and are extremely gentle and supportive and respect your preferences. I recommend taking your cat here for personal care. read more

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This is my favorite vet clinic ever! Dr. Cathy Glahn can diagnose better than most MDs! We took our Himalayan over there this morning. We were worried about discharge from his nose. I said that he got stung by a bee. Husband said that he got a foxtail up his nose. Dr. Glahn quietly continued to examine him and found a puncture mark then looked for corresponding puncture marks and found them plus a long scratch on his tongue. He'd been bitten. She carefully cleaned his wounds and sent us home with an antiseptic cleaner. What a relief to find out what was really wrong with him. The clinic has been with us through good times and bad. They truly understand how your heart breaks when you lose an elderly pet like when we had to have our "Indy" put to sleep at almost 18 years old. They were almost as happy as we were when we found another Himalayan kitten to fill the hole in our hearts. The combination of expertise and heart is what makes this clinic so special and keeps me coming back year after year. read more

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I'm writing this more for a FYI for the Yelping community for the following: I took my daughter's beloved kitten Millie to CCC for spaying. This girl was in heat constantly and the "symptoms" were non-stop. The vet agreed and said that she should be done asap and we scheduled her for a couple of days out. Millie did get spayed and life was once again pleasant and pain free for her...for six months. Then, out of no where, it started. The cries, that meow, the sticking of one's butt in the air, and that growl. I thought "no, this can't be happening!" Tom's started lining up in our front yard. I ended up calling CCC and asking, quite sheepishly, if a cat can go into heat after being spayed. The person on the other end said "no, of course not." I explained more and said the behavior was identical to pre-spay days. Once again, she said "no." I persisted, because I'm like that when it comes to my kids (furry and teenage variety) and finally she had me speak to the vet. The dr. said that while it is uncommon, sometimes reproductive tissue can left behind and regenerate the hormone. It was either that or a tumor. So back we went. Millie was spayed for a second time and the dr. did find that the reproductive tissue (part of the tube?) remained and started up her little kitty furnace again. Millie, who turns into feline Cujo when anyone mentions the vet, was not at all happy, but I was grateful that the second surgery solved the problem (and that I was not charged). Who knew! read more

These guys are cat experts! Pets have been in our household for a long time. We have the utmost gratitude and confidence in Dr. Glahn and her staff. Thank you for taking care of George and Maxie for so many years! Sadly, both cats passed away this year. During the final months of each of our cats' lives, not only were both cats being taken care of medically, but Dr. Glahn and her staff made sure we were doing fine emotionally. It never felt like a burden to call the office even if we had a quick question or concern. Bottom line is that everyone who is reading this post probably has a pet whom they love and cherish their time with. Premium foods, fun toys, warm blankets, and meaningful interactions are priorities. Then why wouldn't you seek out the best veterinarian to care for your pet? read more

This clinic represents the way all clinics should be run: with compassion and genuine caring. Dr. Craig is a rare vet these days. Honest, professional and real in a way that two other clinics that we'd gone to are not. We had to sadly euthanize our sweet cat today and this extraordinarily hard decision could not have been handled, by Dr. Craig, with more care. We were allowed important time alone with our cat and that time was precious to us. In each and every time we've visited, we never felt rushed or neglected for time or them being too busy, even though they were. We always have felt in good hands with this clinic with both Drs. Craig and Tanzella and would highly recommend CCC to any cat owner. read more

We've been going to CCC ever since adopting our rescue kitten four years ago. The staff and vets have been consistently supportive, kind, on-time and caring. It's a nice 15-20 minute drive down the coast to Pacifica, and street parking is always available. Given that the Clinic caters to cats makes the trip less stressful for everyone, including our little girl. I would recommend CCC to anyone in need of a friendly and reliable cat clinic. read more

When Pacifica Pet Hospital was too busy we were referred here and received excellent service. A few days after our visit the clinic called to make sure our cat was ok. a few months later and this place never ever answers the phone. i think their outta business. read more

I love this place. I take my girls here whenever they need a check up or have aches and pains. I use to take Keiko and Stinky somewhere else, but felt like they were always stressed out from other animals being around. Especially dogs, I would freak out if some huge animal came over and wanted to sniff me, bark at me, or want to attack me. And to me, it's totally worth the 15-20 min drive I make to go here. Poor Stinky had a peeing problem around the house and I took her to the vet right away. I called and was able to make an apt asap. I arrived with her and the front desk staff was very nice and so was the vet. She did a sample pee test on her and found out she had bladder stones. I now have to feed her special food for basically the rest of her life, but no more peeing in the house. :) I also took keiko in to get a checkup and once again, everyone is so nice there and you can tell everyone really cares. Oh and they have a cute in "house" kitty. But he's always sleeping whenever I drop by to pick up the cat food. read more

I was very touched by the kindness of Dr. Glahn and her staff. CCC is the best vet that I have ever been to, they are incredible people who really care about you and your cat. You are in good hands here. Thank you to everyone there who really made the difference. A lot of places in and around SF make house calls but at really high prices. CCC provides above par service at a reasonable cost. If you have specific cat needs, I highly recommend them and encourage you to give them a call. They are very understanding, knowledgeable, and supportive. read more

I'm extremely disappointed that this place has gone downhill so fast. My family has been taking our precious felines here since 1999. But due to my aging father trying to clarify some issues with their "New" electronic prescription and communication system they decided to ban him on what I believe are false accusations. Let me explain this thoroughly. Their automated system is so bad that it lost a prescription and the only number to reach a person was the front desk number. When an elderly individual who has a hard time with computers has to navigate a broken system I believe he raised his voice out of frustration. Instead of helping to clarify the issues and fix the broken system they sent him a letter telling him that his business is no longer wanted. The irony is that a few days later he received another letter confirming the next date for one of his felines appointments. To top it off you can see the 5 star Google review my father gave only a few days before they decided to ban him. We can assume after banning a client you would stop sending him emails and letters for future check ups, right? Well in this case that would be incorrect. My father has received over half a dozen correspondences for appointments and check ups since that letter. This confirms how bad their electronic record systems really are. When trying to reach out to clarify whats going on the staff has been nothing but rude and dishonest. Now all this confusion has caused my father emotional distress and he just doesn't know what to do since my mother passed. So I decided to take care of the cats for him. I set up an appointment online and received a confirmation for my felines checkup the next day. Several days prior to the appointment I received another email confirming the check up date and time. On the day of the appointment I show up early and call to to let them know I'm there. At first I was put on hold for 5 minutes and then told that they didn't have an appointment for me. I offered to show them the multiple emails confirming that I did. They put me on hold for another 5 minutes and then said they couldn't help me. I asked to speak to a manager to which I was told that they weren't there. I asked to speak to the Dr. which I had an appointment with and was put on hold for another few minutes. Next the "manager" came on the phone and told me that my appointment had been canceled. When I asked what for, she replied that my dads account had been terminated. I tried to explain that I am not my father and I'm only trying to get my kitties care. She said that because I was his son that they would not do business with me. I was taken back by this blatant discrimination considering I was a new client and believed to have done nothing wrong. When I asked if she could explain further she became irate and said my father swore at a member of her staff. I found this extremely unlikely since my father never swears and believes it a sign of weakness. Lets just say that over 1 year with my mom in and out of the ICU and dealing with incompetent nursing staff and Dr's that don't listen not once did I hear my father curse! I tried to explain this to the manager who did not want to listen to anything I had to say. I tried to question her about the actual word he used assuming they had an incident report on the subject to which she responded that it wasn't my business and hung up on me. I tried to call back to clarify how I could be discriminated against for something I didn't do and that they wouldn't explain why. After being put on hold and hung up on several more times I felt defeated and went home. This may not be everyones experience but I find it extremely unprofessional for a practicing veterinarian office to have such a horrible system of communication that it's clients who happen to voice concern about it's broken system are banned for trying to point out their shortcomings. I'm appalled by the way I was treated as a new client with my own hard earned money trying to have my kitties taken care of. To this day they have not fixed their system for reaching out to clients for appointments since my dad still gets letters and emails from them constantly. I understand during Covid tensions have been high but this level of unprofessionalism and willingness to fight a customer instead of working with them is disappointing. Considering the many feline friends my parents have referred to them over the years it's sad how they now treat new and long time clients. Please be aware of this and good luck to all. I am open to conversation and implore the staff to reach out to help correct some of these issues. God bless. read more

The vet was fantastic and thorough. The ladies at the front office were sweet, efficient and knew what they were doing. I always take my beloved to regular vets. I'm glad I decided to go to cat only. It Wasn't as hectic or stressful for my girl without the dogs. She needed pretty much a full service, shots, labs, first visit. I didn't pass out when I got the final bill. LOL I also like that the vet doesn't like to give multiple vaccines in one visit. My cat has allergic reactions to this. So, I go back next month and shockingly they just charge for a tech visit (basically just the vaccine cost) which is awesome! Now just pray her labs come back healthy!!! read more

The best cat vet around. She treats our kids with love and respect. All the folks there are pretty great. We live with 3 wonderful kitties. Wouldn't trust them with just anyone. We went to Especially Cats for 15 years but our favorite vet left. We were devastated when she left. This vet is great. read more

They do a great job. They always provide compassionate care to my cat and are very professional. They keep us involved in the plan of care and are very informative and accommodating. read more

They're definitely still in business, and have been our beasties' vet for many years. It's nice having a vet that's cats-only. It's stressful enough having to take the little goblins to the vet at all, but to take them where there are loud, excitable dogs, triceratops, monkeys, llamas, etc., makes it that much more stressful for cat and guardian. The quality of care is pretty good, though I think they could sometimes be better at communicating. We had one have to get surgery on his ear, and they told us he had to wear one of those obnoxious lampshade collars. We complied with that instruction, much to the cat's dismay, and on a follow-up visit, the vet asked us, "does he need to wear that collar?" I'm sure he would have been much happier without it, had we known or been told that it wasn't that critical! They also didn't call to follow up and schedule an appointment to remove his stitches in that case like they said they would; unfortunately by the time we got to wondering about it, he'd started healing into his stitches, so he had to have another minor operation to take them out again. Despite that bad experience, they've been mostly good and reliable, and I've been using them (or their sister location of Linda Mar Vet Hospital) for the last 10 years. Their fees are reasonable, they can usually get an appointment set up for the next day, and the staff are knowledgeable and have a good "bedside manner." read more

Our cats were originally patients at Linda Mar but then they opened this 2nd location strictly for cats. It's a great place, same great doctors, staff and service as Linda Mar but pretty much just for cats. The doctors are excellent with our 2 cats, including our more spazy one who is scared of everything. BTW: we come from Glen Park to have our cats' seen. read more

I wouldnt take my cat to anyone other than dr G!!! Her knowledge & empathy is unbelievable! All techs are great too! Sometimes theres a wait, but its because dr G is so thorough & patient. I feel very well cared for by CCC, & so does my kitty, 19 & in stage 2 kidney failure, but w/ treatment shes holding her own & fighting like a champ!! Also, their prices are reasonable/lower than many other vets, but w/ incredible service! read more

I love the Coastal Cat Clinic in Pacifica and love the staff and technicians. I have been taking my Peaches and Smokey for over 8 years (most of their lives). They saved my Peaches from death when she was about 4 months old for which I was so grateful. They are always sensitive to my cats needs and my financial situation. I couldn't be more please with the level of care that we get and I don't mind driving over the hill from San Bruno. read more

I have been bringing my moggies to coastal cat clinic for about ten years and , emergencies aside, will not take them anywhere else. They treat my cats as though they were their own, the doctors are extremely knowledgeable and the staff are friendly, knowledgeable, LOVE their patients and are extremely empathetic. For the record I've had my cats there for first kitten visits, spay and neuter, checkups, dental, senior cat care, a serious medical condition (one of my baby's has a damaged heart) and the worst visit you can have, a sudden serious illness that cannot be treated (I cannot imagine a veterinary practice being more gentle in that heart breaking circumstance). I will bring my cats here forever read more

They are loving and kind and I feel they really care about my cat and me. They seem to know exactly who I am and who my cat is when I call in. They're waiting area is very calming and they provide calming towels to put around my cat carrier and over my cat. read more

Dr. Glahn was very thorough examining my cat, excellent at explaining tests, did not feel rushed at all and took a personal interest in my cat. read more

Took my kitten June to the clinic for her FIRST vet visit ever! She seemed quite un alarmed, which must be because there are not dog smells as there might be at other vets. She was handled very gently by the staff, and I felt also comfortable here. I felt that she got great care and it was as smooth a visit as one can ask for a kitten (which can be a potential nightmare for animal and owner). We saw Thea Couture, who was patient and answered questions well. She was very gentle with June, so we plan to make this our vet hospital! read more

We had our first visit here today! They were so loving, caring, and gentle with our guys! Highly recommend!

We've been bringing our cat here ever since we adopted him in 2011. We now bring our other cat here too. We commute from San Mateo, but it's worth it. They have given our cats great care and never talk us into something we're not comfortable with. Plus it being an all cat vet is amazing. Thank you for the awesome work! read more

Have to add one more thing...what makes an exemplary practice is having vet techs and office staff who are knowledgeable. Add the kindness and expertise of Dr. Glahn and you have the perfect staff. They don't try to rush you through and they really make an effort to get to know you and your cat(s). Honestly, you people in SF...it's just a short drive down 280 and HWY 1 to Pacifica. Well worth it! You'll love these people!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Dr. Glahn and the staff at Coastal Cat Clinic are always extremely professional, helpful, caring and loving to my two cats. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them whole heartedly. read more

I just love going to a cat only clinic, much less stress on my cats. The whole staff is very friendly and knowledgeable . My cats vet Dr. Couture does a great yearly wellness exam including the importance of healthy teeth and gums. Making online appointments is quick and easy, and having my cats profile online makes it easy to check what services are needed in the future . read more

I've taken my cats here for about 6 years. I really appreciate the calm atmosphere of the office, it is beneficial for my two cats that are very shy. The staff is friendly and calm and genuinely care about my cats and my concerns. The vet listened to my concerns and gave me plans of action that made me feel confidant about next steps for my cat and what to watch out for. read more

Thank you CCC for taking kind and thoughtful care of my kitties. I first found Coastal Cat Clinic 6 years ago when one of my elderly cats came down with kidney failure and it was the day after thanksgiving and my other vet was closed. I knew I found a better place for her final days of care. It's so much more peaceful for cats and the staff is very knowledgable and helpful. I've had to bring quite a few of my feline friends here for various reasons and I've always been satisfied with the treatment they've received. read more

Very friendly and caring staff. Unlike other vet offices, doctors / care providers seem genuinely concerned with the health and well-being of the animals first, before sales / profits. Because of this, I trust the recommendations they make for services/procedures and products. Follow up and accountability is excellent. I've had reminder calls, post-procedure follow up calls and checks and complimentary appointments even after the initial follow up appointments when I've been concerned about specific issues. Every time someone has said they would call me back, they have. As a cat owner, I also appreciate the specialized focus (no dog-barking in the waiting room to stress out kitty even more than she already is)! I am a loyal customer who has and will continue to recommend the practice to others. read more

After several visits for three different cats (both routine and not so routine), I can say we're very grateful for the skilled, courteous, comprehensive help we've found at Coastal Cat Clinic. read more

thanks to the staff here and at LMVH our 3 geriatric kitties had long great quality lives. They always caught health conditions timely and helped us learn how to best care for our aging kitties as their treatments became more complicated. We can never thank them enough for how great they were to us. As they each passed on they were right there to help. Dr. tanzella and Cris are the best! we love Dr.'s amezcua and cucaro too!!! Our little pets are gone but when we decide to get more pets we will definately be coming back to them. Excellent veterinary care! read more

Great treatment for our cats. Comprehensive pre-surgical screening for Phantom. Staff is friendly and helpful. Spirit is a wonderful office cat! I highly recommend this vet. read more

I came here for a general check up for our two cats. The staff is awesome and they took great care of them. We will all be back! read more

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The staff here is excellent. I've been going here since 1998 and once had 7 cats. They took care of all of them until the end of their lives. Right now I have one elderly survivor from that original group. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a cat vet. read more

I am so pleased to have found this place! My cat Sasha can be rather shy, especially during car rides and visits to vet the vet. Having a cat-only facility is great and Sasha actually seemed more curious in the exam room than scared (usually she just hides and trembles under a towel)! Dr. Glahn is clearly working for the best interest of the animals and spent a lot of time getting to know Sasha's history. We were there for a Senior Wellness Exam and I really appreciated being given plenty of options on how much or how little I wanted to do to assess Sasha's health. For me, it is a balance between being too invasive/aggressive and maintaining comfort and overall peace. Luckily Sasha appears to be very healthy, but I sure know where to take her if/when she needs care in the future. read more