I took two cats here at the same time. I was very impressed with the exam, the way my cats were handled and the daily updates. They were so professional and I truly felt like my cats were well taken care of. I live about 1.5 hours from the shoreline office and they were accommodating to the fact I brought in two cats and allowed me to wait until both were ready to come home to retrieve them. I will update once my cats have their 1 and 3 month checkups. read more

UPDATE: A full two years post treatment, Muggs is still thriving. His thyroid levels are completely normal at every check up. He's 15 1/2 and doing extremely well. We will forever be grateful for this amazing treatment. It was worth EVERY PENNY. read more

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My Tacoma vet recommended this facility for my 5 year old cat Patches' radioactive hyperthyroid treatment. The veterinarian (Dr. Vaughn) and staff were all excellent. Someone called me every day that Patches had to stay with them (eight days) with updates (except for Sunday, and they assured me they would call me then, too, if there was anything adverse to report, which was helpful in keeping me calm). Each time they called, they told me they were falling more and more in love with her, and they kept me informed of her activities (purring, chatting, self-grooming, eating like a horse, kneading, bathroom habits, etc.) and I could tell the reports were genuinely about Patches and I could hear the affection in their voices for her. Our conversations never felt rushed or hurried. When Dr. Vaughn called me, she explained everything in laymen's terms, and her staff followed up with written documents for Patches' aftercare. The vet and I must have chatted for 20 or 25 minutes, and she never made me feel rushed or like the conversation was a chore or something rote for her. I was thoroughly impressed. She loves her kitty patients. As soon as she heard that Patches had arrived and appeared to be struggling to breathe, she ended the meeting she was in and dashed to her side to ascertain her condition, put her on oxygen and take x-rays, and do whatever else was needed to help her recover from what, to her, was an unsettling from Tacoma to Seattle. (The x-rays showed nothing major amiss such as imminent heart failure of fluid-filled lungs; it was just the stress of an unfamiliar car ride and something else that can be dealt with later after her thyroid treatment has settled her hormones down and put her in a better baseline status.) In a single soundbite, I wholeheartedly and without reservation of any kind recommend this facility (or the one in Tacoma, also Dr. Vaughn's) for your hyperthyroid cat. Patches came home looking and feeling better and I know they gave her back at least two of her nine lives. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Dr. Vaughn and staff! read more

Feline Hyperthyroid Treatment Center - Patches, Kris M Smith's 15 year old tortoiseshell shorthair - Veterinarians Near Me - Shoreline, Washington

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May 10 year old cat was treated at this center for extremely elevated T4 T3 values. Referred by my vet we started with topical on the ear compounded medicine twice a day that could palliate but not cure. At some point you have to do the math look at your financials and take your kitty to the Center. Doc is thorough start to finish on process, possible complications, need for re-treatment, inpatient stay particulars and she takes her time. I am a "human medical" professional and understand the need to be very specific, compassionate and professional in all of these bits a pieces. I was reassured every step of the way. Nothing was stepped over or rushed. The daily calls by staff were prompt and educational as well as reassuring. COVID protocols were well managed. My kitty has made a full recovery. Go for the cure. read more

This business made it so easy and straightforward to deal with my cats issue. The vet was amazing and took a lot of time to answer my questions. My cat did very well with the treatment. Very successful and satisfied. read more

They are the best. My cat is healthier and happier after coming to their clinic. She has gained 1 lb which is excellent. Her heart and kidney function have also improved after having her treatment. read more

Hamlet is well on his way to 21 and going strong. (He's the runty tabby on the left) read more

Feline Hyperthyroid Treatment Center - Veterinarians Near Me - Shoreline, Washington

Perfect experience. Dr. Vaughan was smart, personable, and very sweet with my kitty. He was flipping out when I brought him in (not mean, just meowing like crazy), so she offered me valium (for him, although I could have used some too) to help calm him down. She waited till it took effect to examine him so that he wouldn't be so freaked out, which I found very considerate. She explained everything clearly, the whole process went exactly as she said it would, and a month later my kitty's blood results show his thyroid is normalizing. The treatment is expensive but, in my opinion, totally worth it. 100% recommend both it and this clinic. read more

It was not fun having to take my bud up to Shoreline for care but once we got there we were quickly greeted and made comfortable. The staff were nice and caring, just the way you would want them to be. They obviously treat a lot of cats for hyperactive thyroids and know what advice the cat owner needs to understand. We did bring food for him along and since he only had to spend one night I got to bring almost all of it back home. The only downside is that since they have to check your cat for their radiation level every morning to make sure the level is low enough to go home you can't be absolutely sure how long your friend has to spend at the treatment center. As of this writing my cat is looking better, resting well and most importantly gaining back some of the weight he had lost. His one month blood draw is next week and after another blood draw in two months we can hopefully put this experience behind us. Thanks to FHTC for their good work. read more

The staff here was very nice for the most part. Dr. Vaughan was extremely competent and knew how to handle my cat as a feline vet should. She asked about any changes I had noticed and reassured me that she was using the lowest dose that she felt would work. The gentleman that came in afterwards (I wish I could remember his name) to take the furball to her cage was very kind and personable. He went over everything with me a second time and verified I knew what would happen post treatment. I felt extremely good about leaving her there for treatment. However, I have to knock a star off because of what happened at check out. I wish I could go to 3.5 stars but Yelp doesn't allow that. I was unable to go pick her up so my husband went. The lady discharging the fuzzy one was very unprofessional to my husband. Apparently she went on a rant about how cats should only have wet food, never dry, and that's all they fed her because cats should only have wet food. Now, if they fed her wet food because of dietary needs post procedure (sore throat, extra vitamins, etc.) then I would be fine with it. However, my cat's diet is vet directed and getting a lecture from someone who has no clue about my cats other health conditions has no say in what I feed her at home. I don't go to her family and tell her how to raise a child and what is and is not acceptable to eat. I truly wish we had gotten her name because that is completely unacceptable and I would love to lodge a formal complaint. They should also let owners know not to bring in their own dry food, as it will not be used. read more

The staff here are very nice and Matt (who takes care of the animals post treatment), in particular, is lovely. The Dr.... not so much. She is running an assembly line as coldly as you can imagine. Didn't speak to or reassure my pet at all, probably wouldn't have touched her if she didn't have to and has no interest in what the owner or referring vet have to say. That said, I don't think she has much contact with the pets after the exam and I am completely comfortable with her staff. So considering that this is the only game in town, I think you can feel confident in the care your pet will receive. If someone would open this type of clinic on the Eastside to offer another option, they would probably do very well. read more

The "support" staff was very kind. However Dr. Vaughan was not like any other vet I've ever met. I'm sure she's extremely intelligent and accomplished with her patient treatment, but her bedside manner was so cold. She seemed genuinely disinterested, showed zero compassion and was almost robotic to speak with. As I left the clinic and my cat behind for treatment, I had a bit of a sick, uneasy feeling in my stomach. read more

I felt the staff and vet here were very accommodating and sympathetic. My cats are children to me. When our oldest cat (almost 15 y.o.) was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and he lost 40% of his body weight in less than a year (yes, he was overweight to begin with, but still...), it was hard. We tried using medication, but it didn't make any difference, he kept losing weight. He is an alpha cat, hates vets, freaks out any time he is out of our home, but is a cuddle cat with us. So, we had to ask for extra accommodations for him in that they needed to sedate him as soon as we walked in the door, and keep him as comfortable as possible during his stay. Through several conversations with the staff, I felt that they really "got" this. They sedated him right when we walked in the door and were very comforting when I bawled my eyes out, because I was so worried about leaving my baby for several days. The vet, Faythe Vaughan, was matter of fact and kind about my concerns. She examined him while I was still there and told me exactly what their plan would be. They kept a curtain over his cage while he was there, disturbing him as little as possible, as we had agreed would be best for him. Each day, the staff member called and updated me on how he was doing, and answered any questions I had. After several days, he was able to come home. He was grouchy, but that was to be expected. He was actually much less grouchy than I had anticipated, probably mostly because they had just let him be. Yes, it is costly, but we spent more in a year, with the cost of medication and follow up bloodwork (since he has to have at home care and be sedated to do so) and having it done once and over with is so much easier on his little body! 3 months later, his follow up bloodwork shows that he is no longer hyperthyroid. He has already gained back over a pound and is so much happier and healthier. He had been headed for wasting away to nothing and now he will hopefully have a long time more to share with us! read more

My husband and I took our little Salix to the Feline Hyperthyroid Clinic in Tacoma. Dr. Vaughan and one of her staff Miranda were absolutely a delight! Dr. Vaughan is an outstanding veterinarian. She is extremely knowledgeable about feline thyroids. As soon as we spoke with Dr. Vaughan we felt immediately relief. She knew exactly what to do and the level of treatment to give to my Salix. Before we took our cat to the clinic I was sure I was going to cry my eyes out, but after I met Miranda and talked to Dr. Vaughan, my anxiety disappeared. Both my husband and I left the clinic feeling confident and comfortable that our cat would have the best of care. She was in excellent hands. I highly, highly recommend Dr. Vaughan for your cats if they have hyperthyroidism. Thank you so much for your great work. read more

My cat's thyroid is back to normal since taking her this Shoreline facility. BUT what I have noticed is that she must have picked up some sorta respiratory problem when she tries to purr. Sometimes with a cough, and now she has lost most of her voice. Now my other cat, who didn't go to FHTC, has the same symptoms. I've taken my cat that went there, to get checked out with my Vet, blood work, etc., and my Vet can't seem to find the problem. Has anyone else taken their cat to FHTC, and noticed a raspy sound when they purr, plus a cough when they got home?? read more

A year ago, my cat was diagnosed hyperthyroid and I decided to use this clinic for the radioactive treatment option. The treatment was very successful, and the clinic was very professional to deal with. It is an expensive treatment, but less expensive choice when compared to years for medication, office visits, and blood tests that would have been the other option. Dr Faythe Vaughan did a good job of explaining the treatment plan. The clinic staff gave the daily status calls during the cat's hospitalization as promised, and sent him home with good follow-up instructions. Unfortunately, he caught a kitty respiratory virus while at thier clinic, and he required follow-up treatment at the regular vet. The only negative is that the clinic seems to be over-booked each time I was there. Long waits for the vet, and full waiting rooms of hyper cats was not pleasant. read more

My kitty had a thyroid problem. I knew right away I did not want to pill him for years and this treatment was the best option for us. From the beginning I had issues with this clinic. They do not provide any contact so you can ask questions or discuss any special needs your pet has. My cat has a lot of allergies, hates the vet and usually has to be sedated for all procedures. I called and spoke to someone at the treatment center in Tacoma (who apparently fields their calls, but does not follow through on providing this information with the Shoreline clinic). The phone operator in Tacoma listened to my cats issues and assured me they use valium with every cat and if I got a specific prescription for it, it would be used. I didn't want my kitty manhandled to get a pill down every few hours, so I asked my vet for a script for hypoallergenic valium in liquid form, so it would be easy to mix into the canned food I provided. When I brought my cat to the clinic I spent some time with Dr Vaughan and went over his allergies and the meds. She assured me that they use valium with every cat, but since I went out of my way and paid an extra $100+ on this script they wouldn't use it. I have no idea why she was so resistant on this and wish I had a way to communicate with her prior to the appointment to avoid this. I went over his allergies and foods with Dr Vaughan and wrote them on everything possible, his intake form, his cage card and made sure to tell the receptionist assistants. I also provided his own food free of allergens in canned and dry varieties, stressed he has athritis and I didn't want him pilled and aggravating it. Upon picking up my cat I asked what had been used and how he had been treated, to find out they had given him random food I did not provide and pilled using pill pockets. While the pill pockets were fish flavor, the first ingredient in them is chicken, which my cat is very allergic too. They also did not use the valium I provided and gave him something else he had never had before. I had to deal with my cat having an allergic skin reaction for 2 months following the procedure because of the carelessness and unwillingness to follow his allergy diet by this vet. Immediately following the procedure he grew a new tumor where his allergy hot spot is. Save yourself and do not use this careless vet. I will go out of state before I use them again. read more

My cat was recently diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism and CKD. The Hyperthyroid Treatment Center is located inside of Cats Exclusive in Shoreline This review is for the HT Center - not the Cats Exclusive Vet Center. I'm not exactly sure why people are giving Dr. Vaughan 5 stars? It's beyond me. I, like another reviewer, found Dr. Vaughan extremely cold and felt she could barely give me or my cat the time of day. This whole center is very "Robotic" .Ask them a question and the answer you get is "It's on the website" or "one the sheet". They roll hyperthyroid cats out of here like a silicon chip factory. No one called to reconfirm my appointment time. When I left my cat there for the treatment, no one even bothered to ask about any instructions I had for my cat being left there and the bag I brought her food in. (until I actually volunteered the information). I don't believe there will be any follow up on their behalf post treatment because they give you a sheet with all the information on it, and make you sign it (even though I signed one when I came in). It's very apparent one of the biggest things this facility cares about is not being sued. If you're looking for a good vet go see Dr. Nemec or Dr. Mahoney at the Cat Clinic on Stoneway or Dr. Guidry of Helping Hands in Lynnwood. They truly are WONDERFUL vets and care about animals. They take the time to talk to your kitty and put them at ease. When Dr. Vaughan "examined" my cat she hissed, something she's never done at any clinic. And if you can call what she did as an "exam" that's highly over rated. It was a quick 2 min checkover to ensure she followed the right protocol so she wouldn't be liable if anything happened. I'm thankful Seattle has this facility as a cure for Hyperthyroidism in cats. If there were another facility to take my cat to get this treatment done, I'd definitely do so next time. Given the fact this is the only facility in Seattle that treats Hyperthyroidism, they charge a preminum. Dr. Vaughan needs to prescribe herself some happy medicine. (Make sure to read ALL the reviews - the "bad" ones aren't displayed - probably because the Center doesn't want them to be). read more

I did not like my interaction with Faith Vaughn, the veterinarian to treat my cat's hyperthyroidism. I have a doctorate in pharmacy and she did not appreciate my questions regarding treating my cat with radioactivity and did not seem to bond with or care about my cat. I'm not sure she actually cares about animals. I was very uncomfortable about leaving my cat there, but really had few other options as this place is one of the only hyperthyroid treatment centers. It is ridiculously expensive, at $1000.00. Any other treatments (my cat apparently had a urinary tract infection which of course required additional $$ that had to be treated first)although, oddly had no symptoms, had to be diagnosed and treated, although they couldn't speciate the bacteria. (?) I didn't feel comfortable about radioactive iodine therapy for my cat, especially with this woman who doesn't seem to like animals. My husband picked her up and she was covered in urine after being in the hospital for 5 days. I was gone on business, but would have asked them about that condition. I had to take her to a groomer as her fur was matted and she smelled so strongly of urine. Bad form on their part. Take your cat elsewhere. For $1000.00, I would expect they would take her blood pressure or show me somehow that she was actually hyperthyroid, but Faith told me that "my veterinarian could take her blood pressure" to show me that she was hyperthyroid. I couldn't believe this attitude. As a health care professional, take your cat elsewhere. read more