10/10 experience! I will always recommend making this vet your primary care for your fur child. Excellent staff, real professionals at what they do and how they handle cats with such care. My anxious cat has never been so calm at the vet, and I think he even made friends with the nurse who brought us to our room. They even had his favorite treats, which proved very helpful for the flow of our visit. TOP TIER COMPASSIONATE CARE- for both the cats and the people bringing them in. Very knowledgeable staff and thoroughly explain the cat health things that sound like rocket science to me. Thank you for being patient with me and my many questions! Great atmosphere. Yes, this is probably the first vet I've ever been to that you can say has a great atmosphere. This is truly a cat's building. Nice touches and attention to detail. Love the rug. They even had a thoughtful basket of rolled up towels in case a kitty had an accident- but this place felt so much like a spa for cats that if you told me those were yoga mats for the cats, I wouldn't bat an eye. I sat in the lobby for a short time with two other patients on my first visit, and everyone was so kind. We had a pleasant chat, and I just feel like the care you receive here really shows on how the patients feel coming in to see their doctor. It made me feel so at ease. AFFORDABLE CARE! If you get anything from my review, may it please be this!! I'm new to Missouri. When I first moved here, it was a big change for my cat and he started having urinary troubles. I would have paid DOUBLE at the first vet I took him to for the same service without the compassionate care. I left St. Louis Cat Clinic feeling confident in my cat's health, the medicine prescribed, and knew that the investment was worth it even though money is tight right now. read more

They took such good care of my cat. She is usually pretty nervous but I could tell my cat really felt comfortable around the people helping. It's super quiet and chill for the cats which is really nice. The pricing seemed about average for a vet visit but it's totally worth whatever to make sure my cat is well taken care of! read more

I'm writing this with sincerest gratitude for the compassion shown by Dr. Jessica Howard at the St. Louis Cat Clinic. When I needed her most, she came in on her day off to help me and my cat, George. I will always be grateful for the sympathy and understanding, her love and compassion she shared with George when it was needed most. I would also like to thank all of the staff at the St. Louis Cat Clinic for their help in this time of need. You guys are the best. Kirk Robinson read more

I have been taking my cat to the Cat Clinic for 10 years and I just love the staff and doctors here! At the start of the pandemic (March), I had to take Angel for a check up and I have had to go back at least 3 times between March and December. They always call at least a day before to confirm and they make sure I know the process when we arrive. Angel needs to take a couple doses of gabapentin before her visit so that she is super "chill" and relaxed by the time she arrives. This has really been a game changer with bringing her to the vet and they always make sure to remind me of the dosage before her visits so that I can be sure Angel is properly medicated before her visit. When you arrive, you call the front office and let them know you are outside. Then you leave your kitty cat by the front door. I always wait until I see someone come outside before I walk away; I can't stand leaving my baby there alone! They come out quickly to get her and then once the doctor is done with the exam or the techs are done with their work; they will call you and give you an update. What I like the most is that they DO spend as much time as I need talking with me and explaining the diagnosis and steps for recovery. Dr. Howard has been so great and explains things in so much detail so that I know exactly what is going on with my girl. Angel is 17 and has had some minor health issues lately; we are working on keeping her at a healthy weight and trying to maintain some health issues. Dr. Howard and all the staff are so great and helpful. Once the visit is over, the front desk will call you so that you can pay for the visit and then they will leave your kitty outside for you to pick up. It's a contactless process and it seems to work. I really appreciate all of their hard work and dedication to our cats during this crazy time. I know when Angel is inside with them, they are taking good care of her so I never have to worry about her. read more

Why go to a cat clinic? They just take cats. This is supposedly less stressful for cats... Except my cat bates other cats and loves dogs. I should take him to a dog clinic. In all seriousness, I stopped going to the cat clinic after I received a bill that was $200 off from the quote for dental work and 2 growth biopsies (he's fine, thanks for asking). It was $200 off because they forgot to put the lab work, which I had said I wanted, on the quote. Their mistake (not that they admitted it), but my problem. They told me it was up to me whether I wanted the lab work done. I might have let him keep the growths had I known I'd owe what I ended up paying. Very disappointing and the last time I went there. Take your cats to the vet at the Humane Society if you want accurate quotes. read more

Beware! They tried to get me to euthanize my 21 y/o cat because she has a mass in her belly. A second opinion at Jewell Animal Hospital confirmed the cancer but with MUCH more thorough diagnosis, explanation, and medication. My pal is still with me and doing great. I know she won't be around forever, but the Cat Clinic was reprehensible and irresponsible. read more

I wish I had a regular complaint about St. Louis Cat Clinic, but instead I have a tragic complaint. Our vet at St. Louis Cat Clinic was grossly negligent, and it led to the preventable death of our 8-month-old kitten. We adopted young kittens and took them to St. Louis Cat Clinic based on positive referrals. The reception staff seemed very friendly, which matched with what other people said about the place. The appointments were usually around just 30 to 45 minutes, and they got our kitties started on their standard immunizations and checkups. Everything appeared to be fine with our cats. After one checkup, the vet told us one of our kitties had a heart murmur. They told us it's normal to find a heart murmur in young kittens, and sometimes they just go away on their own, so they would listen to the heart again at the next visit and see if it's still there. However, at our cat's next appointment, there was no investigation of or discussion about a heart murmur. Soon, our kitten developed a cough. We sent video of it to the vet, but rather than investigate or ask to examine the kitten, the vet told us it could just be a response to dry air and that we should try a humidifier rather than schedule an appointment. She would see if he was still coughing at his next scheduled appointment. So we bought a humidifier. Soon, our kitten began to show signs of distressed breathing, and we sent video of the problem to our vet at St. Louis Cat Clinic. The vet recommended scheduling X-rays about three weeks out. We asked whether this could be urgent and whether we should take our cat to an urgent care center instead. Only if his condition worsened, our vet told us. We would just see how he looked in three weeks. We waited about two weeks, but it did seem like he was having more difficulty breathing, so we took him to the emergency vet for X-rays. They found the cause of his labored breathing immediately -- fluid had accumulated around his lungs, a potential sign of heart failure. We found out the next day, after tests, that our cat had a fatal, congenital heart defect. We also found out that all the symptoms we had told and shown to our vet at St. Louis Cat Clinic were indicative of this heart defect, and that it is the most common heart disease among cats. We also learned that the heart condition has treatment medications and that many cats go on to live for years with proper treatment. Unfortunately, our cat only lived one more week after receiving this diagnosis. You see, the medication is most effective when started as early as possible. For our sweet baby, it was too late. Our kitten deserved to receive earlier treatment and an earlier diagnosis of his common and treatable condition. Instead, he didn't get to live to through his first year because our vet at St. Louis Cat Clinic ignored, dismissed, and downplayed his symptoms. Do not trust your cat's life to St. Louis Cat Clinic. Since we started sharing our story, we have heard similar stories about this same vet from other people. Don't risk it. read more

I was a client for well over a decade. Dr. Freesh was great but sold the practice. However I left in October for a lot of reasons. First, the new vet(s) have been raising prices and I feel like they have been churning my account. My cat, who has stage three kidney disease, has been over-scheduled for blood work and additional tests were done without informing me, which ran up my bills. They also wanted to blood pressure tests and a complete heart study (which I found out from a friend costs $1,800). The grim reality is that my cat is dying and has a very limited life-span. Hospice care and making sure my cat isn't suffering needlessly is the correct treatment plan. Not spending thousands of dollars on pointless tests for a cat who is at death's door. In the end these tests would be incredibly expensive and, ultimately, pointless considering her current life-expectancy is less than two years and they would do nothing to prolong her life. But beyond the churn and trying to sell me unnecessary services for a dying cat, in the last six months of my being their client they had either lost or cancelled four appointments. So my cat, which really stresses at the vets, showed up four times for nothing. Plus I had to take time out of my day. Ultimately, though, nostalgia kept me coming back until the final straw. What caused me to leave was one day my cat was passing blood from her back end. That was a heck of a fright and I called to get an emergency appointment. THEY REFUSED TO SEE MY CAT saying we don't handle that kind of thing and told me to find an emergency clinic (and didn't even refer me to one). WTF? You have a freaked out owner and bleeding cat and you're telling them to piss-off, we don't handle your cat problems? You were more than happy to run up big bills and charge much more for your services, but when I really need you, your response is to tell me to 'go away, find someone else?' Well I did. read more

These people are the best. They truly care about cats and understand the owners concerns. We have taken many of our cats there over the years, but we had to let one go the other day, and Cat Clinic people helped us diagnose the situation and walked us through our options. Amazing amazingly understanding of our feeling and did EVERYTHING imaginable to help us and our cat deal with this tragic situation. No one is better. read more

I am so impressed with this clinic. I had some issues with my cat that my regular vet wasn't able to help with, so I came to see cat the experts and they are good! The vet was so thorough, so helpful, she never rushed and answered all my million questions. The clinic is adorable, no dogs allowed, and the cat decor fits so perfectly for the cat clinic. With cat pictures on the walls, cat statues, cat lamps, and down to cat paper towel holders, this place makes you feel that you're in great, knowledgeable hands. My cat was handled with utmoscare and gentleness and remained calm despite all the tests done to her. I was given samples of wet and dry food and the vet went through the finances of every procedure and medication before it was administered. This place is not cheap but for what they provide, the price is very reasonable. After 7 years, this has now become my cats' new vet clinic. read more

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This is long winded, but we have never had such a traumatic, unprofessional experience in our lives and we feel it's important to share before anyone else chooses to trust the St. Louis Cat Clinic with the care of their babies. Last spring, our cat Doug was scheduled to have dental surgery. During his procedure, the drill broke and no teeth could be extracted. We were informed that they would complete the surgery when they received the new drill without being charged for the anesthesia and additional fees and whatnot again. We were very understanding and thankful our little guy was okay. Upon picking him up, I was brought into an exam room to receive details on what happened and to wait for them to bring him to me. The tech told me that the drill has been on the fritz for a long time and that her cat also needed teeth extracted, but she "wasn't about to risk her cat on that drill." They were aware there was an issue with the drill yet continued to schedule and perform procedures on patients. I was dumbfounded. Our baby was knowingly put at risk by these people we were suppose to trust with his well being. The tech left the room to get Doug. I was alone in the room and through the door I could hear these horrible, gut wrenching noises coming from an animal. I could hear the animal hitting something, like a whacking noise against something. After a few minutes of the noises and no one coming back, I was confident it was Doug. At this point I was panicking and emotional. I knocked on the door repeatedly yelling "hello." While doing that the noises stopped, seeming like they moved the animal further away so I couldn't hear. Finally a tech opened the door and I explained I was hearing these horrifying noises and I know it was Doug and to please stop forcing him in whatever manner they were and to bring him to me. Finally they did. It was absolutely traumatic and I was dying to get us out of there. A few weeks later we received the bill. We were being charged for around 20 things, including pain medication that was administered (even though they didn't perform any extractions), dental cleaning, and all of the things that accompany being put under anesthesia. The total was just under $400. We were also given the estimate for the next time they would be putting him under when the new drill arrived. They had removed one of the anesthesia drugs (I think it was around $50) but the rest of the items remained. I called to tell them about how traumatic the surgery day had been for Doug and how inappropriate it was for them to attempt the surgery when their own tech wouldn't let her cats have the same surgery out of fear for their safety. I questioned the bill, telling them we were being charged for a multitude of things that were only to be done when having his teeth removed, which they did not do. I was told that we would hear back from them. We were never contacted again. Then came the next 8 months. We began receiving notices from a debt collection agency. I called the clinic weekly. Depending on who answered, the convo went 1 of 2 ways. If it was one woman, she simply refused to acknowledge anything I was saying. She continued to say we were being charged for what was done. I would explain we were being charged $400 when his teeth were never extracted, the entire reason he was put under to begin with. I would tell her "I understand what you're saying, can you acknowledge that you understand what i'm saying?" Each time she would respond in the most belittling, passive aggressive manner. It was like she lacked all human empathy. If someone else answered, I would be told that the only person who could handle this was the finance woman and that she was out and would be returning soon. On my weekly attempts at reaching this woman, I was told a note was on her desk and that she would be reaching out. I was told she was back and that the best time to catch her was Wednesday mornings. I called every Wednesday morning. She was "never there." All of this time we were continuously sent notices from the debt collector. After around six months of my weekly calling, we received a letter in the mail from this woman saying the bill is outstanding and we must pay. It has now been 8 months of us trying to communicate with them. Each time I called I was guaranteed someone would be returning my call. In 8 months WE WERE NEVER CALLED BACK ONCE. I received my FIRST phone call from them to be given the email of their corporate. We have decided to give up the fight and pay the balance due to receiving a final notice from the debt collector. It was never about the money, but about their lack of acknowledgement of their wrong doing and their infuriating, insane lack of professionalism. For the sake of their patients, I hope they have learned from this nearly year long situation. Their lack of human decency has forever changed my optimistic view of those in caring professions. I highly recommend you take your fur babies somewhere else. read more

I cannot even begin to describe what an incredible experience I have had with Dr. Freesh and her staff at St. Louis cat clinic on Hampton. My 3 year old had had been losing weight for over a year and was in obvious pain. I had taken my cat to 6 different vets and no one could diagnose him, and I was always given an easy fix, with a large expense attached. I decided to go to the Saint Louis cat clinic on Hampton and within 10 minutes Dr. Freesh had diagnosed my cat. My cat had to have a pretty big surgery on his mouth done. It has now been a month since Dr. Freesh completed the surgery, and it is the best decision I could have made for our cat, and I am so grateful I found this place. The entire staff is so very friendly and took so much time to explain everything to me, they have some extreme patience since I had an incredible amount of questions. Marsha even took the time to text me photos of my cat after his surgery and update me during the day. This clinic is truly reasonably priced and helps in anyway they can. They care about your cat, and your family. I will recommend anyone with a cat to go to this clinic! read more

When it was time for the beautiful wife and I to be responsible and get our cat child Leo's nuts cut off, we knew going to SLCC was a must. Indeed, he received excellent care at both his initial exam and the day of his operation. The staff there is super friendly and while they might be slightly on the side of "these are professional crazy cat people" you're fine with that. For example, when we filled out the initial paperwork, there's a section for quality of care we wanted him to have (or something like that). The options were sort of phrased like: 1) I would eat my cat if there was nothing in the fridge 2) I would accept my cat's friend request on Facebook 3) I would have shot Reagan to impress my cat That's slightly dramatic, but they do want to know both what sort of expense you're willing to put in and how much information you want. Despite being a cat-only practice (which, I'll note, had zero smell of cat urine), the prices for his exam and neutering were perfectly reasonable. And they provide a lot of post-operative information, which helped ease our minds and souls. We'll be bringing our entire clowder here for the vet appointments. read more

Even though I also have two dogs and a wonderful general veterinarian, I take our cat specifically to St. Louis Cat Clinic. The reviews by Rhonda S. and Saskia S. are 100% accurate. The doctors at SLCC are wonderful wonderful wonderful. I've had three of our cats as patients here and can't dream of taking them anywhere else. The staff is so friendly and help to calm down our Mickey once we arrive after his traumatic car ride. (NOT a fan of the car.) The care and individual attention is always topnotch. You will never feel as though your cat is "just another" chart and patient for them to deal with. Another great perk? There are resident-house cats that are always there roaming the lobby and halls. T-Rex has become our little friend and now any time I go to pick up food, my BF comes along just to get in his face time with Mr. T-Rex. Loves him! read more

Beware!!! Please please do not go here. I had been taking my cats here for 9 years because I did not know any better. They were constantly telling me my cats needed to get their teeth pulled since they were babies. Cost me thousands of wasted dollars. These people do not care about your cats at all just your money I finally realized in the end I could go on with example after example but I won't waste your time. My cats they were sickly never got better. As soon as I switched vets my cats got better... the other vets figured out the problems. I got a second opinion on whether the one cat they said needed teeth pulled really needed it and they said no! So please don't waste your money like I did here. It makes me so mad! They should not be in business! read more

First thing that should have been a clue that this place isn't top notch was the heavy smell of cat urine. This was my first experience with a cat-only practice so I thought maybe that was to be expected. However, in retrospect, I don't think that's normal. To be honest, I was pretty disappointed with the quality of care my cat received here. We dropped close to $1K over the course of several months. have shoved dozens of pills down her throat and still don't know what's wrong with our cat. Basically, the doctor just kept telling us that our cat must have some random infection that they couldn't actually find signs of...um, maybe the third f-ing time you couldn't confirm this was an infection, you could have started exploring other avenues. Dr. Freesh refused to even consider that my cat's diarrhea might be caused by a dietary issue, and I've actually had more luck controlling it on my own with food adjustment than she did with random medicines. I was really frustrated by my entire experience with this facility, and I would suggest you avoid visiting them for anything beyond routine check-ups. edit: After we switched to a competent vet and got got a proper diagnosis my cat has been thriving. We're able to manage her conditions (yep, more than one) through medication and diet. You know how long it took the second vet to figure out what was wrong? One visit! He looked at my cat's file from the Cat Clinic, which included an EKG and blood-work. He pointed out that they had missed something telling in the EKG and confirmed his suspicions with another round of blood-work. By the time of our followup, it was crystal clear what was wrong with her. When you're looking for a vet, try to find one who *doesn't* have a retail operation. If they're selling food, there's a fair chance it's junk (as the majority of commercial pet food is) and thus they don't actually know much about nutrition and nutrition is a major source of health problems in pets. read more

My Friend Erika W. recommended the SLCC to me a couple years ago and her review along with some of the others hold very true. This vet is fantastic with cats, the staff is SO friendly and they are super helpful. I have 2 cats and they are both naturally so freaked out by the car ride to the vet, let alone when they actually make it there. SLCC staff members and vets are able to calm the cats and really help them feel as comfortable as possible while seeing them. I am a huge fan of the atmosphere in the office and you can just tell that everyone at SLCC is a cat lover. There are cat posters, cute sayings and decor all over. SLCC has a couple resident cats that are always around the office and looking for attention, but they also do a brilliant job of helping cats that need adopted find good homes. One of my favorite things about this vet, aside from the care and comfort my cats receive, is that they are involved in the online space. I'm in the interactive industry so I really see huge value and importance in having an online presence. SLCC has an active Facebook page where they post pictures of cats that are available for adoption (even updates after cats have been adopted), cats looking for homes or just funny pictures/quotes that cat lovers will appreciate. They also regularly post information about cats, events and pet news. Like them on FB and start taking your cats to SLCC, you won't regret it!! read more

Made an appointment three weeks ago for my cats. My fiancé brought the cats up for their appointment which was at 1 pm. He discovered that their lunch breaks are from 1-2 and waited over an hour to talk with someone. He found out that they cancelled the appointment because we did not confirm the appointment. Mind you they called me the day before and day of appointment. I work full time as a nurse and am gone for 14 hours at a time. No one there told me I needed to confirm an appointment that I already made! That's insane. At least let your clients know about this confirmation situation, you had no right to cancel my appointment. Thanks for wasting my time, my fiancé's and my cats! read more

I took my cat here right before I moved away. I went on the recommendation of a co-worker and had the BEST experience! My cat Layla had a great check-up and I got really great advice (as well as car pills) for the long drive. Easy to get an appointment, everyone was nice and not too pricey. read more

Will not see "sick" cases. I am sad to say that after treating our cat for almost 10 years, we called this morning to schedule an appointment for our cat that has decreased appetite. They told us it would be 3-4 weeks, because they don't reserve slots for sick cats. They only schedule times for preventative visits. I feel like they are abandoning us in a time of need. Beware if you plan on going here and your cat gets an acute, but non-emergency illness. They won't see you in your time of need. This borders on negligence. read more

St Louis Cat Clinic was such a good find for me and my kitty. After some bad experiences, she loathes going to the vet and had gotten to the point where other vets can't even get her out of her carrier. Everyone at St Louis Cat Clinic is so kind to her, and the iso gas that they use has made it possible for her to get the care she needs. A big thank you to the vets and staff for putting up with my scared/aggressive girl! read more

We love the Cat Clinic!! The staff and veterinarians at the Cat Clinic really do care about cats, and it shows! Both my cats love the vets at the Clinic, and each vet we've interacted with has been kind, patient, and concerned about my cat's well-being. One of my cats is a little wary of strangers, but he has always gravitated towards the vets at the Cat Clinic, which I think speaks volumes about their demeanor towards their "patients." Everyone who works there seems to enjoy their job, which also speaks volumes. My cat Gazzo has feline leukemia, and the Clinic has been great about keeping him healthy and in tip-top shape! I don't think it hurts that he gets plenty of hugs, kisses, and treats when he goes in for his visits. I wouldn't take my cats anywhere else! I am so thankful for the care they've given my babies. read more

This place is an absolute gem. I have been bringing my cats to them for over 3 years now. One of my cats had a sore on his mouth that his previous vet told me was untreatable unless he got some experimental treatment from the vet school at Mizzou (!!!) I brought him to the Cat Clinic and they got the situation under control with steroid pills. I recently had to have my other cat put to sleep after a cancer that really crept up on us. Afterward, I received a sympathy note signed by everyone in the clinic. I was so touched! They really do care about the kitties. read more

This experience was so much smoother than at my old vet. My cat is a terror at home and is even worse at the vet's office. She has been in need of anxiety meds for quite a while. My old vet dismissed me and told me I should hire a behaviorist. This was beyond expensive and as a social worker I don't have that kind of money. This vet addressed all of my concerns and handled my fear aggressive cat with ease. I'm so happy I took Squeaks to the cat clinic. Everyone was helpful and patient! read more

I just had a really unfortunate experience with the St. Louis Cat Clinic, and speficially Dr. Freesh. Over two months ago, I had made an appointment for both of my cats to have their vaccinations updated and have dental cleanings. I had made this appointment in office after having a visit with one of my cats about their eye issue. When I found out one of my cats had cancer, I called to cancel that dental cleaning as I didn't want to put her through undue stress as we worked on her cancer with a specialist. When I did this, I spoke to Marcia, who told me "No problem. I'll take Gabby off the calendar and Leo can be bumped up from 10 a.m. to Gabby's 9 a.m. slot." So, we dropped Leo off at just after 8 a.m. this morning. And he would need to be put out for the dental cleaning and picked up that afternoon. I called at 11:30 a.m. today, and again spoke with Marcia, to see how Leo was doing. I was told the Dr. Freesh was in another surgery and I'd be called after that. So finally, at 3 p.m., Dr. Freesh phoned to tell me that due to another cat's surgery going long, they just didn't work on Leo today. Leo...who had no food or water since 10 p.m.. last night, as instructed by the vet as he'd be under anesthesia today. Not to mention that we altered our schedules to accommodate his appointment today. But Dr. Freesh didn't do it, and didn't care that I was upset. All she really seemed to care about was quoting me for what the dental appointment would be the next time I scheduled it. I simply said "I don't think that quote will be necessary. Being that we made accommodations to have Leo's dental done today, and being that you chose to simply not see that commitment through, I'd prefer to find a second opinion from another vet." Dr. Freesh replied: "Fine. I'll have copies of his paperwork ready to go for you.Thanks." And hung up on me. Is that good care? Is that good customer service? Not for me. And not for my cats. Based on my experience, I'd steer clear of this place. read more

Dr. Freesh and team have been amazing helping with my buddy Miles recent diagnosis of diabetes. Very kind and informative when it comes to educating us on his treatment. Miles feels a ton better after only a month and a half of treatment and is acting like a kitten again. l am very thankful for choosing them as our vet family! read more

I am so pleased with the care my cats receive at St. Louis Cat Clinic. Both Drs. Freesh & Kinnunen are very knowledgeable, compassionate veterinarians. They saved my cat's life when he developed acute pancreatitis. They explain everything they are doing and are very willing to listen to you and answer all your questions. Dr. Freesh always writes notes about caring for your cat after a procedure or about the medications prescribed when you take your cat home, which is really helpful. She also has a lot of handouts on common illnesses/conditions of cats. The staff are very friendly and caring as well. I would highly recommend them if you want the best care for your cats. read more

So I'll start out by saying, I get emotional about my cats. I've always struggled with vet visits with them because I feel like it is important to balance their pain and frustration of having to go to the vet with what is best with them. The Cat Clinic is the first place I've been to (in 15 years of owning cats) where I felt like they are also concerned with that. Example - my girl has to go in every 6 months for a checkup due to kidney failure. One visit, she had another off result and they wanted her back in 3 months to recheck that number. So, I brought her back in 3 months. The re-check showed that she was back to where she was supposed to be and the vet was so pleased at how well she was doing otherwise that she told me to just skip the next 6 month visit (then 3 months away) and she'd see her again in 9 months. That kind of thing means a lot to me - it saves my cat stress and it saves my pocketbook. Most other vets I've been to would have just told me to keep the appointment because that was additional money for them but not these guys. Of course, that means when they tell me something does need to be done, I know that it really is for the best interest of my cat and I'm more than willing to do it. I'm also impressed with how well they deal with my biter. Both Dr Freesh and Dr Kinnunen take me seriously when I remind them that he gets too freaked out to control himself and they handle him firmly (but gently!) from the start. They don't hold it against him either - they make sure that he gets a thorough exam in as calm of an environment as possible. It reduces the stress of everybody, including the cat, when we don't have to deal with chasing him around the office while he attempts to bite everything within reach. The new doctor didn't listen to me so well on that point but after the bite that she got, I'm sure she will in the future. Bottom line - I can trust them to do everything in the best interest of my cats. For a nervous 'mother' like me, that is invaluable. They are cat lovers and that is great too but they are true professionals first and that is why I'd recommend them. read more

I moved from Chicago and needed to find a new vet for my cat. I've never taken her to a vet that focused specifically on cats. I've always felt like she was the outcast in a sea of dogs at most vets. Here, however, that was absolutely not the case. The vets obviously like cats, and they really seem to know what they are talking about. I didn't notice any smell of cat urine when I was there, and I wasn't asked to spend hundreds of dollars. It was recommended that my cat have an EKG. I thought this was a little strange at first. I've never even heard of cats having one of those before. I went for it anyway. Even with the EKG my total bill was significantly lower than the bills I was paying up in Chicago. I'll be back next year for me cat's next annual check-up. read more

I was very impressed with this clinic. It only gets 3 stars because let's face it, every time you go to a vet, you feel ripped off. It's just the way it is. That being said, I was incredibly impressed with how honest the vet was with me. She outlined the "minimum cost" and the "maximum cost" for my kitty's problem, and helped me decide which services I wanted and which I didn't. She didn't treat me like an idiot, and made me feel like I wasn't being taken for a ride. I'll definitely go there again. read more

It was fine when my cats were healthy and just needed routine shots etc. but when one of my fur babies got sick they almost killed her. Also they were condescending and defensive re. questions about her care. Not recommended for serious or chronic health conditions or emergency care during non business hours...(which is always when emergencies happen, in my experience ... middle of the night or Sundays...). read more

This place is fantastic! I have been going here for over 2 years. My kitty had a minor emergency and I needed to get him seen same day. I could have taken him here but would have missed my class, so I opted to take him to a certain animal hospital off of Delmar instead. HUGE mistake! I ended up taking him here after he was treated so poorly and misdiagnosed at the other place, and they are just AMAZING. They are so knowledgable and so kind to my beloved cat prince. They are experts in kitties with urinary issues and I highly recommend them to anyone!! read more

My first visit to the St. Louis Cat Clinic was almost twenty years ago and, yes, Lois, the cat who I took there is still with us. We lost Lois' brother last year at the age of 18. He had a number of medical issues including asthma, gastrointestinal issues, and cardiomyopathy; which if you know about that last one is an early killer in cats. But thanks to Dr. Freesh's treatment and care, he lived a long and happy life. I've accumulated a number of other feline friends along the way, more often than not, feral kittens that were living in the yard under the porch or in the shrubs. All of them have been welcomed and well cared for despite their being really difficult to handle. My latest is an actual feral cat who has adjusted well to us and our home but reverts to her wild state. Yet, the SLCC took her in for her vaccinations without issue. I know it's hard for them but that's just how much they care about and love cats. They often care for unwanted or stray kittens and adopt them out. They've taken at least three kittens from me that I've found stray and found good homes for them. It's not like they have a lot of room or time or energy to take in all the world's stray kittens but they find a way to help many. It's just another way they go above and beyond. I have a 14 year old tabby who also is starting to develop some medical issues and Dr. Freesh and Dr. Kinnunen have treated her and helped field questions when I'm not sure about a new symptom or development. They're both very helpful in helping me manage her care with appointments for major developments and conversations about care in between. They're very careful to put the needs of the cats first. I appreciate that. My spouse and I are planning to build a house in Illinois soon and one of the concerns I have is being so far away from the clinic after living relatively nearby in South City. While we will have to locate an emergency clinic in Illinois I have no doubt that we'll still take our cats to be cared for by the SLCC. Really there's just no one else out there that I would trust the way I do with the folks at the SLCC. From the office staff to techs to vets, it's an amazing and super nice group of people. My animals are really like kids for me and I know they're in good hands with the SLCC. read more

I've been a client for 20 years, and can honestly say that Joan Freesh is about as caring, professional and skilled as a Veterinary Surgeon can be: There's a reason her peers elected her President of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association a few years ago. Like many small business owners, Dr. Freesh has probably learned that in dealing with the public, there is always a small minority who are either NEVER satisfied, or else want something for nothing. Anyone who was "very impressed" with the Cat Clinic, but then rated it 3/5 Stars because paying vet bills makes her feel "ripped-off," has a lot of growing up to do... read more

St. Louis Cat Clinic is WONDERFUL! I have been having my cats treated at the clinic for approximately 15 years. Dr. Freesh and Dr. Kinnunen are very competent, compassionate, and thorough vets. I know that my pets are receiving the best possible care available when I take them to St. Louis Cat Clinic. The doctors and support staff care for their feline patients and their owners. I recommend St. Louis Cat Clinic to any of my friends, associates and strangers who express interest in finding competent, compassionate, honest veterinary care for a pet. I urge any one looking for vet services for their cat to call and make an appointment. You will not be disappointed and your fur baby will be happy as well. Aurora, Enright, Shiloh, Bubbles and Lamar give St. Louis Cat Clinic a five paws up rating. MEOW! read more

I've been very pleased with the vets at SLCC. I brought in this stray who is my first cat. He is adorable, friendly and sweet. Doesn't like the trip in the car but just relaxes when we arrive and is petted and loved over by the staff, and the vets really listen, have helpful handouts. They want this adoption to succeed even though this little guy has what I consider rather serious health issues. We've had to change food, treat him for urinary problems, but he keeps rolling along. He has a couple of behavioral issues, and the vets are working on them, helping me to work on them, too. My regular vet, for my dogs for many years, has noted that this is a good clinic. I believe she's right. read more

I have had two exceptional experiences with the care provided by the staff at the St. Louis Cat Clinic on Hampton. Upon checking in I had a relatively short wait before my cat and I were taken to the exam room. While my cat was receiving care I was pleasantly surprised by just how much the staff really love cats! They were as tender as could be with my little guy and spoke to him often as if to keep him informed about his health! Additionally, I have been thoroughly impressed by how clear and honest the explanations and recommendations have been from two of the vets on staff. They didn't try to scare me into teeth cleaning (I once had a vet at a completely different establishment tell me that my cat had severe gingivitis and he needed immediate cleaning, all of his teeth are still intact 5 years later) or assume that I wanted all of the treatment options. In fact, they communicated incremental costs to me during the exam quite clearly and made a case as to why they would recommend the additional care. In sum, if you have a feline friend, take them to the St. Louis Cat Clinic for some outstanding care! read more

All of my cats were rescues that originally came from the St Louis Cat Clinic--the staff routinely searches for abandoned kittens in the city and brings them in (some with awful injuries), and they are nursed back to health and the clinic finds wonderful forever homes for all of these kittens. I have never had a bad experience here--Dr Freesh is incredible; always explains everything, and supports her recommendations for further treatment or gives you alternatives. Two of my kittens were diagnosed with feline cardiomyopathy, a well known, congenital cat ailment that was easily controlled with small doses of human heart medication (atenolol). One of my cats suffered from a rhinovirus and was nurtured back to health in his own quarantine room so he would not infect other cats. I would recommend this clinic to everyone who has cats. Compassionate, supportive staff who genuinely love and want to help your pets! read more

I've been taking my Kitties to St. Louis Cat Clinic since 2005, and there is no where else I would even consider for their care. Dr. Freesh and Dr. Kinnunen are wonderful, knowledgeable, and so compassionate... and have seen me through good times and bad. After several years of treating my Koza for renal failure I had to make the difficult decision to let her go. Both the Doctors were with me that day, and they and the staff took good care of me too. Everyone there is a cat lover, and they treat their patients like their own. My Girls Coco and Cleo have also boarded there several times and were very well cared for and loved. Although they're not really fond of the trip, and aren't on their best behavior while there, the staff goes out of their way to try to decrease the Girls' stress. The clinic is really wonderful, and I definitely recommend them to anyone looking for great health care for their cats. read more

the st louis cat clinic without a doubt simply the best. ...for 14 years i have been fortunate enough to be a client.....the sincere genuine articulate care that is given to each cat is something that cannot be found expect at this incredible place. ....all of the staff is wonderful whenever possible discounts free trial clinical trial offers whenever available there are just not enough perfect things that can be expressed about this magnificent and magical place. ....... read more