Dr Doug is basically a human with cat DNA! He is absolutely amazing! We have taken three kitties there and have received nothing but phenomenal, nurturing, and educational care here. I will save the very very sad story of how our first kitty passed, but the way the whole staff, including Dr. Doug was professional yet extremely sensitive and caring. It was so very appreciated by my whole family. We still have his paw print, thanks to this team, as an ornament on our Christmas tree every year. Dr. Doug will forever be our favorite veterinarian. read more

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Very professional staff helped check me and kittens in for vaccinations. Reasonable rates. Dr. Smith is a wonderful old time no nonsense country vet. Very knowledgeable and experienced. The cat clinic was worth driving an hour and twenty minutes to. Places closer to us are extremely high priced and seem to be'bougie concierge vets. read more

for about 18 years, (maybe more) we brought our cats to Tacoma Cat. We usually had a good experience and I would've rated him a lot better. The staff was ordinarily wonderful, but apparently he began using students. Not quite sure who did the anesthesia on our last kitten, but when she was spayed, she came back a completely different cat. I don't believe she got the amount of oxygen required while under anesthesia. She went in an adorable, sweet, loving little character. When she came back, she was frightened of everything and everyone. We thought it to mean that it was just the experience. It's been four years now. She's still afraid of everything and rarely lets us come near her. They claimed everything was done by the book. Our granddaughter noted that she looks like she "just witnessed a murder". This is her extremely dilated look 90% of the time. if Dr. Smith would have asked for us to bring her in so he could do a full assessment, I would have felt better. This did not happen. read more

Love dr smith and the staff there...been going there for about 10 years and they've taken care of multiple fur babies for me...he always knows what to do and gives the best care...and as a bonus they're reasonable, caring, and efficient...highly recommend!! read more

This vet is a bully. I caught him planning to spay my 6 month old bluepoint siamese without my permission and when I reviewed what was being done and caught it, he exploded. I was furious at his reaction. I should have reported him to the state. Unprofessional, combative, rude. If I could give negative ten stars I would. I have four cats and now take them all elsewhere. read more

Went by for a visit yesterday. Both vet hospital and boarding area smelled like mothballs. Very unpleasant. Receptionist was unfriendly and told me if my cat wasn't eating during the boarding, they would be forced to Fed by a syringe and if she was t pooping, they would get laxatives. read more

I called in before going to see if i could take my new cat in for a worm treatment/ flea treatment or if i could just stop by and pick it up. I went to another place where they wouldnt give me a prescription for the medicine unless i brought the cat in. But this place let me pick it up. The lady at the desk was very helpful and friendly She explained how to apply everything and exactly how to measure a dose and what to do. It was around $45 for a topical worm and a topical flea prescription. Will be returning for all my cats future medical needs read more

Tacoma Cat Hospital - Veterinarians Near Me - Fircrest, Washington

I love this hospital! They are incredibly knowledgeable about cats and the staff really cares. I recently had to put my cat down and the staff were incredibly kind and even made a clay paw print of my boy. I will recommend them to anyone and everyone. I have three more cats, so I'll definitely be back! read more

Just a brief review to say we've been taking our cats here for a few years. Really appreciate Dr. Smith and help from techs and other staff.

Dr. Smith and his staff are the best around. Our little Yoda was rushed to another facility ER Hospital after hours and we had a horrible experience. After a very long night of a kitty who was uncomfortable and crying. I called The Tacoma Cat Hospital, they got Yoda in immediately and put him on an IV, meds and by the end of the day he was a new cat. Revived and slowly coming back to his normal self. I am so GRATEFUL for the ladies here and Dr. Smith for all they have done for our family over the years. They all truly care, and you can see it the moment you step foot in the office. They take the time to explain things to you and help you through tough processes. You would be hard pressed in finding such care elsewhere. They have an awesome boarding facility too. One on one touch and play time. My kitties love coming here. Yoda and KiKi thank you Dr. Smith and your Amazing Team for all that you do in the community!!! read more

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4.5 stars I get my cats boarded here. The boarding staff are nice. Minus 0.5 star because they got one of my cat's info all wrong, but it was kind of funny in the end. Overall, the boarding looks clean, they have a nice big open room with big windows. My one cat has been here probably 5 times with no real issues. (Comes back not traumatized, hydrated, etc) They also have a separate door/barrier so the cats can't escape into the parking lot. Out of the 5 ish times he's been there, once he did bring home the crud and got the rest of my cats sick, but it was pretty mild. read more

Since the mid '90's, Dr. Smith and his staff have seen me through everything from having to say goodbye to cherished friends to raising an abandoned day-old kitten who grew into an amazing cat devoted to my 90+ year old mother. Through good times and bad, TCH has seen me through with honesty, compassion, and affordability. They offer honest alternatives and don't try to pad the bill. No offence to dogs, but I appreciate it being exclusively a cat clinic. Not having to sit next to a nervous dog with a nervous cat is a real plus. Over the years, I doubt there is little they've not seen. Once Dr. Smith came in to the exam room to find my huge black cat, Cosimo de 'Meowdici, literally sitting on my head. Nonplused, he said, "Well, I haven't seen that one in a while." Many years later, when I brought in a trio of classic tuxedo babies, the staff treated them like rock stars making sure everyone got to see them. (I kept the boy and a friend took the sisters.) Tacoma Cat Hospital works with the Tacoma Humane Society as well as other cat rescue and fostering groups. They truly care about cats and "cat people" so please read negative comments with compassion. They were likely in emotional pain and distress when they wrote it. In closing, I mean it when I say, I wouldn't take Baron Maximillian von Schloss, Lady Fiona Andertail, and Lord Lawrence Longtail anywhere else. read more

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Dr. Smith is awesome. His staff is equally amazing. There are only cats treated there, so a large part of the anxiety for our kitten was removed. Dr. Smith's assistants are all compassionate and knowledgeable. They never make me feel like I am bothering them. Our cat's spaying and shots and micro chip were reasonably priced and Dr. Smith agreed to chip her at the same time as her surgery. Convenient location. 10 stars from me if I could give them. God bless this Cat Hospital! The best. Update: we boarded our two ragdolls for 6 nights at Tacoma Cat Hospital. They were well fed, melts very clean and thy were happy. The kennels are condo style so they had more than just a cage. Five stars for boarding your cats. read more

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I won't take my boys anywhere else. They're great with my two cats and very reasonably priced.

A year ago my cat became ill while we were visiting relatives in the Fircrest area. Dr. Smith examined her and said he would like to do an x ray and blood work. When he returned with the cat he said that he had given her a vaccine (that I had not requested). Maybe not the best thing for a sick cat? His diagnosis was for a very dire and often fatal condition. My cat was only 5 years old, was eating and active. Dr. Smith had not addressed some of her symptoms, did not provide any other possibilities and evaded further questions. His assistant called a few days later reporting that the blood test results were negative for the condition he had diagnosed- it may just be in early stages. I requested that the bloodwork and x ray be sent to my regular vet. A few days later (based on her symptoms) my vet took three 3D x ray images and a swab of the cats nose and throat. The single 2D image x ray Dr. Smith took provided insufficient information. The new images, reviewed by a radiologist, ruled out Dr. Smith's alarming conclusion. My cat did have a sinus infection with fluid in her lungs, which would have been life threatening if not treated. read more

What a wonderful place to take your cat. This veterinarian is very knowledgeable and caring and reasonably priced. I wouldn't hesitate to go there. They answered all my questions and concerns. It's where I'll go from now on. read more

I just adopted my first kitten and didn't even know how to find a good vet. Humane society helped me find this vet and even gave me a first free health check up exam. It was easy to make appointments here and the staff was very kind, tried their best to keep appointment times, and very helpful. I'm glad my kitten has such a great vet taking care of him. The prices are also very fair. read more

Love this place and how quick they can usually get you in, the vet is very knowledgeable about cats and the prices aren't cut throat like most places my only complaint is I usually have to call multiple times to get anyone to answer. Some days no one answers at all. read more

First visit; the vet was very patient with all my questions and very knowledgeable. Fellow Customers told me while I m were waiting they'd gone there for years and wouldn't go anywhere else. I love this vet and will def be back! Thank you read more

I really appreciate that it's a cat-only clinic. It's much less stressful for most cats if they can't hear any dog sounds (collars jingling, barking) while at the vet. We need more cat clinics in the area. Update: My cat Colby got an eye injury and I took him here, as I had been doing with all my cats. On the first visit I was offered eye drops or an eye flushing, which would require sedation. I opted for eyedrops because they hate being left at the vet. I took him back for a checkup and he described the eye cleaning procedure again. I had him flush out Colby's eye and put in ointment. While Colby was sedated, his toenail somehow got stuck in a grate that was near the procedure surface and he broke it. I think even though he was under, his muscles could still react to someone messing with his eye. The vet said the nail was so broken he had to remove it... He declawed one of Colby's toes. I wish I had skipped the eyedrops and gone straight to the flushing, or maybe Colby would've kicked in his sleep anyway. Procedure should be changed so that the cat cannot injure itself during the eye cleanings. The vet said it had happened 7 years prior, so they did have a chance to improve their procedural process... I hope they add a safeguard against this to their practice. read more

The entire staff at the hospital has proven kind, generous, and knowledgeable. Our cat is, let us say, reserved, but allowed herself to be handled by Dr. Smith and his crew; a cat senses when hands are loving and not threatening. I would recommend this hospital for your cat without any reservations or caveats. A fine and reassuring place for difficult patients. read more

Not sure what is the incentive program for five star reviews at this place but bravo for fooling us. My wife and I are both physicians and chose this place based on these misleading reviews. The staff might as well work in a mechanic shop with the way they handle cats. As someone in healthcare field, rapport building is crucial as much as providing patient education and evidence-based diagnosis. Here is what Dr. Smith provided: Our cat had a rash and when we asked for diagnosis, he explained with his belittling undertone that it may be diet. For general information, "superficial erythema" is not a diagnosis but a characteristic/symptom. Spending time explaining was peri-auricular means is not helping us take action towards preventing more rash. Remarks that show outdated and racist undertones are not what I expected from a "respected" doctor in the community. The staff were stunned by my foreign name and had difficulty with basic communication including answering a phone call. I did not appreciate the sign that indicated restraining of cats may occur, maybe if they could shell out some money for churros or toys there wouldn't be need for restraining cats. What's next? sedating them with antipsychotics? No wonder cats were screaming in the waiting room. Perhaps the high volume of cats have made the staff immune to cats' meows but anyone with any heart would jump at helping screaming cats. Maybe they have lost the gentle touch after handling so many cats and should be working for Tiger King. The vet tech assured me that the vaccine will make my cat docile as he is energetic. "He has a lot of energy so it's probably good that he won't have as much energy for the next few days." That is not seen as a benefit in any medical community. Why would I celebrate this as a positive thing? She did not even provide the side effect information of the shot. I guess being docile was one but she saw it as a benefit. As a cat owner I want my cat to be himself and not a docile stuffed animal as these people like them to be. My cat has been in airplanes, has gone on multiple car rides, even 6 vaccine shots in one day and he has never been as traumatized as he was during this experience. He had two vaccine shot and now has been limping and in pain. I cannot recommend Dr. Smith or this so called "hospital." This place is like going to a county hospital and getting an out of touch doctor and staff that are there just for the paycheck and most likely burnt out. I normally do not write reviews even for retailers or restaurants, but I consider my cat as part of my family and if you feel the same way, take it from an actual doctor... your cat deserves so much better than this place. read more

Dr. Smith and the rest of the team at Tacoma Cat Hospital are wonderful! I have an elderly Ragdoll (20 years old) who started having mouth pain this summer. He was previously a patient of Dr. Smith's when my kitty lived closer to Tacoma (with my parents) but since he moved up to Seattle with me, I thought I should take him to a vet closer to where we live. A thought I no longer have, after a month long struggle where the hero of the story is the Tacoma Cat Hospital. After several week wait times, 4 different vet visits including 1 emergency clinic visit (after my furball went 24 hours without eating), receiving conflicting medical advice and dealing with a couple of these clinics not being willing to treat my kitty (understandable - he's an elderly boy with renal failure and a heart condition, and I do get why putting him under anesthesia seemed like a bad idea) I eventually just brought my buddy back to TCH, where Dr. Smith put him under for a dental cleaning, gave him an injection to help his mouth and even trimmed his toenails while he was under (I appreciated that as it's not something I can even attempt at this point). Now my old guy is eating again, and back to his old self. Living with a 20 year old little love means that I know the heartfelt goodbye is not far off. Tacoma Cat Hospital has afforded me more time with my best bud, while giving me the tools and knowledge to help keep him comfortable during the rest of his time. I spent a solid month on the phone, trying to get my guy into clinics that could help his mouth, being told so many are not taking new patients, being told of horrendous wait times (3-4 months!) for getting into dental specialists, being told my cat was beyond help because of his health issues. I thought it was the end, but Dr. Smith and his team swooped in, took care of his mouth, helped me understand what was going on with my little buddy, and ultimately saved the day! It's worth the 45 minute drive, to have dependable, knowledgeable, compassionate, expert kitty care! I am never taking a feline to any other vet clinic. Thank you, Tacoma Cat Hospital! read more

My cats have been going here for a few years. They handle my very grumpy, old cat with ease. Best place to get the kitties shaved with sedation. Never had any issue. The staff I have encountered has always been pleasant. read more

Always a pleasure. I wouldn't take my loved ones anywhere else. Laura fit me in quickly to have Dr. Smith look at my cats front fang that was hanging out of his mouth. Dr. Smith pulled it and had the vet tech administer an antibiotic and I was out of there in no time. Every one is just awesome there. I want to say a huge "Thank You" to everyone there. You're the best!!!! read more

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The price for the exam, urine sample, IV fluids, and x-ray was extremely reasonable. It was about about $180 total for my bill, but prices often changes at many vet clinics as time progresses. If you need an x-ray for your cat, this is the place to go as it is well-priced and can be look at electronically. They were able to get me in the same day and I loved how understanding they were when I informed them about my difficulties catching my skittish cat. The doctor doesn't push unnecessary tests and medications like some places and is careful to only recommend what is needed. I was afraid of an excessive bill like you would get at some vets where they added tests that are clearly not part of what they are looking for but ends up inflating the total bill. This is one of the few affordable places in Pierce County and I hope it stays that way. read more

After taking my cat to another vet in town I decided the stress of dogs and her reaction was something they weren't able to handle and we moved to Dr. Craig. The staff here are really helpful and friendly as is he. You can tell based on his interaction with cats he truly cares about providing the best care possible. He is very suggestive of what's best for you pet not what will benefit them or necessarily be easier for them. My babe can be a little aggressive ( ok a lot but she's really sweet and just misunderstood! Haha ) and he was absolutely great with her and diagnosing her hyperthyroid disease. I now live 45 minutes away and we don't be changing vets they are well worth the haul to make sure my little babe is treated well. They set the bar really high here and will take great care of your pet! read more

1 star for current customer care services 3 for past medical care; DO NOT OFFER SPAY & NEUTER Unsure of why TCH as stopped offering spay & neutering but the way in which they went about informing us was very unprofessional. Took female cat in for well cat checkup then scheduled follow up for spay. Follow up was cancelled and several attempts made via voice mail ( once a week we would ring they do not normally answer the phone) to reschedule went unanswered. Final ring (5th time) an actual person answered and bluntly stated not to call there any more because it was taking time away from clients in office and that they DO NOT offer spays & neuters and they are NOT accepting new clients. We explained to her we are NOT NEW clients but in fact have been clients since 1994. She bluntly stated NO NEW Clients and referred us to Northwest Spay & Neuter and then hung up on us. NWS&N does not accept other Vet Clinics referrals and you must show proof you are on gov't assistance to seek care there. Sadden to see this happen to a once wonderfully welcoming place. read more

This is a wonderful place for cats and they are very accommodating with last minute appointments. They have a very easy going and relaxed environment and I like the fact that you can board your cat there and know that they will be safe and well cared for. I would recommend this place to any cat lover. read more

The staff cares so much about their clients and pets. I truly appreciate every thing that they have done for me and my cat Winston. If you need any cat care I would suggest this professional and kind team. read more

THIS is where I should have been bringing my cat to begin with. Was recommend by my neighbor and SO glad I did. Dr. Craig is honest, straight forward yet funny and understanding. He is very knowledgeable and will let you know his exact thoughts. I appreciate that. He won't waste your time or money pushing things you don't need or that will yield little results. I'm so thankful to him and his staff. To make it more clear, I spent thousands at another clinic that was more dog oriented and had little results. What Dr. Craig did was simple and revealed what we needed to know without endless tests and fluff. He truly is a specialist. Honestly, I feel terrible that my baby has suffered for so long when we could've been bringing him here. He has IBD and bouts of chronic diarrhea for 2 years and was seriously dehydrated when I brought him in. The other clinic didn't give him IV fluids or anything. Just expensive food and more tests. At least I know now what we are looking at and the possible outcome. And it didn't break the bank. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Tacoma Cat Hospital to anyone with cats. This is really a great place and thankful they're here. I moved to Tacoma so needed to find a new vet. I wish I had come here first. read more

Called to try to get my cat into here for an emergency visit yesterday. I believed she had hypothermia and her usual vet had a 4 hour wait. I had the unfortunate experience of speaking with Laurel on the phone who was nothing but unhelpful and rude. When I said that I believed my cat had hypothermia she answer "umm how?" in the rudest way possible almost questioning it to even be possible for a cat to get hypothermia. I ended up taking my cat to Summit Pet hospital where her temperature was down to 92 degrees. I'm glad I didn't end up here where they aren't even sure that a cat could have hypothermia. Maybe front desk should have more training on pets or even on how to be polite to a concerted pet owner read more

I chose Tacoma Pet Hospital because I had heard great things about them. I'm sure glad that I followed up and made an appointment. If you are looking for an honest, straight forward, no nonsense veterinarian, then Dr. Smith is your guy. He is friendly and down to earth and he loves cats! No surprise there! I was so pleased with this vet experience, that I will be glad to take my two cats back next year for a checkup, as much as I resist the idea of getting the cats in their crates and taking them anywhere. With the pleasurable experience that I had at The Tacoma Cat Hospital, I will look forward to going back on a regular basis. Highly recommended. read more

I fortunately don't need to bring my cat in here for anything serious. However, the times I've brought her in for simple things like check ups, claw trimmings have been great experiences. The waiting room is nice and simple and the staff is always exceptionally nice as is the doctor himself whom you can really tell loves kitties! I like that this place is strictly for cats. Didn't really want to take my cat to just the vet to interact and be around other pets. They treat the cats that are staying there with great care and every time I've gone, I've seen someone in the area with them giving them pets and attention. :) Conveniently close to my house so my kitty doesn't have to be in the car for long though I'll always still bring her here so long as I live in Pierce County. Worth the trip. Prices are very reasonable considering it's a specialized cat hospital. read more

very unprofessional and irresponsible, we scheduled our cats to be spayed, and at the last minute they refused to do it because we were giving them up for adoption. very upsetting when we were trying to do what was right thing to do read more

I really really love Dr Smith and his staff... he's been wonderful with our sick girl. They all have... after years of searching for what the exact ailment was, and multiple vets. Dr Smith was the first to be actively interested in helping her feel better, and live her best life, if shortened by illness. These folks love cats, and our girl has even stayed a time or two happily in their boarding. They're the best and we're so thankful for them. read more

I brought my 17 1/2 year old Rosie (whom I raised from 4 weeks old) in for a second opinion about possible treatments for her bladder tumor. Sadly, within 3 weeks, despite all the interventions I attempted that were recommended, she took a turn for the worse and I had to bring her back to be euthanized. Saddest day of my life so far. However, I was so impressed with the caring and patient staff who were very patient and sympathetic each time I came in with Rosie with tears streaming down my face, that I am taking my other two cats to see Dr. Smith as well! It's nice to go to a cat vet who doesn't try to pressure me into changing the kittles food to something expensive and unnecessary! The staff is patient and kind, and I won't take my kittles anywhere else while we live in the south sound! read more

Wonderful, caring and competent staff. Thank you for taking such great care of Mooch!

Best cat doctor EVER!! Took my persnickety old guy here today and they were outstanding! Straight in the door- straight to the exam room- waited less than 2 minutes for the doctor. Dr. Craig Smith took command and handled my grumpy kitty like a champ. He explained things to me in such a simple manner and gave me plenty of great advice for getting goals accomplished with my cat. Can't say enough!! read more

You don't get better than this place. I've been taking my cats and even a couple strays that needed medical attention for years and everyone that works there is great. When my 18 yr old cat started showing signs of discomfort I brought her in and they helped me keep her comfortable for a few more months until it was time to let her go and on that sad day they were very sweet took great care of her I was able to stay with her to the very end. I wouldn't take my cats anywhere else. read more