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    Best Christmas present ever!!
    Kris M.

    After many years away, I have returned to the Cat Hospital and Dr. Shanker. No one connects with felines like Dr. Shanker does. I will never take my babies anywhere else again.

    Sunny with her favorite toy
    Valerie H.

    I'm puzzled by the positive reviews as our experience was just indescribably bad. Based on the glowing reviews and the clinic's specialization in feline care, we decided to take our 3 beloved rescue cats (whom we've nurtured since they were 3 weeks old) for their checkups and vaccinations in July 2022. We had consecutive appointments for each of them. The front desk appeared disorganized, impatient and irritated, rarely making eye contact. Not a great first impression, but we were already there. After a 15-20 minute wait, I went back with the cats to see the vet. Shanna Compton displayed a brusque and outright contemptuous demeanor as I attempted to make conversation in the awkward silence. She seemed excessively rushed, and at no point demonstrated the slightest warmth or kindness. I wondered if she was put off because she thought we were late? We were not, although our appointment time was delayed due to the wait. I've had many furry companions and known several vets, but never have I experienced anyone acting like this. It was uncomfortable to say the least. The worst part comes last. Although all cats had exams, Ms. Compton didn't note or mention anything about our female cat's heart. 7 weeks later, Sunny had to be put to sleep due to a saddle thrombus: a blood clot that blocks the main artery (aorta) which supplies blood to the hind limbs. This leads to a sudden paralysis of the hind legs and very severe pain. We would've spent any amount of money and done anything to save her, but she had lost circulation in 3 limbs and the ER vets said her pain was difficult to control; a fine line between giving enough pain medication and stopping her breathing. She was not quite 8 years old and the sweetest cat one could ever know. Her 2 brothers miss her, looked for her for months. Our hearts are broken by her sudden and sad demise. I know that a cat with heart disease might have a heart murmur or rhythm problem that a veterinarian would hear upon examination, but possibly not. I can't blame Sunny's death on The Cat Hospital, but I can wish that Shanna Compton would have been more kind, diligent, slowed her pace and perhaps listened to Sunny's heart. It was a checkup appointment after all. If she reads this, maybe the next cat parents who visit this clinic with their beloved companions will have a better experience.

    These are taken after his surgery.
    Ava T.

    Around November 2022, we saw that my cat, Jacob was not eating and he was losing lots of weight. We thought it was maybe depression. Around December, he was still not getting better so we decided to take him to the vet to get him check out. We wanted to take him to the Cat Hospital at first but there was any sooner appointment until the end of January so I was searching for other animal hospital that has sooner appointment. I took him to Happy Valley Hospital and they found that he has a tumor on his stomach. They give me two options: 1) get a sample of the tumor before an diagnostic and 2) euthanasia. I chose to take him home and look for other animal hospitals to get a second opinion. I paid them $530 and they did not do anything. This includes the exam, sedation and ultrasound. On Thursday, I call the Cat Hospital to tried to get him an appointment. I told the receptionist that he has a tumor on his stomach and that his original appointment is January 24. They were super helpful to be able to schedule him the next day on Friday. On Friday, we told him in and Dr. Shanker examined him and said that he do have mass on his abdomen and that they need to do an ultrasound to determine where it is before they proceed with an surgery. On Wednesday, we took him for the ultrasound. Than on Friday, he went in for surgery. On Friday, Dr. Shanker call me and said that he has masses on both of his intestines and wasn't sure if he will survive with a large portion of his intestines removed. He told me that I should think about euthanasia. I told him to proceed with the surgery and I'm so glad I did. I'm so glad that I tried to save him because he is happy and running around like he used to. When he came home from the hospital, he wasn't eating but he was eating really good the next day. It has been 1 week since he got his stitches removed. I am thankful to Dr. Shanker and his team for saving his life. PS I created a gofundme page to help me support his surgery bills.

    This team and location were so amazing. I brought in a stray cat and they took him in and checked him. I tried to find an owner for about a month(I'm allergic). After sometime, a friend backed out on taking cat(Stanley) and I couldn't put him back on the streets. They were so kind and remembered me when I called. Stanley Carmel Lopez, officially found his home on Halloween and since he was about a year old. His birthday is Halloween

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    Very friendly staff and vets . My Paisley has been well taken care of. She is on insulin and doing better

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    Shanna excellent customer service took care of my baby name Cain thank you !! Highly recommend

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    not available for emergencies, apt are 5 days out. Expensive and staff rude. They can't recommend another vet.

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    Ask the Community - The Cat Hospital

    Is being seen here more Expensive than a regular veterinary clinic?

    I've been to several veterinarian clinics the Cat Hospital is the most reasonable I've taken my cats to.

    Would you sell Revolution without seeing the cat? It's the only thing that works for her, but it is hard to take her to the vet because she does not travel well. I'd hate to traumatize her just for a prescription. Thank you for your help!

    The Cat Hospital does not monitor Qs on this site. However I can't imagine that a vet (or an MD) could legally prescribe a medication without first evaluating the patient.… 

    How much is a physical+cat dentistry (in 2018)?

    Hello, Thank you for contacting The Cat Hospital. IF you telephone TCH our front desk will review the cost, procedure and availability for the procedure.… 

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    Review Highlights - The Cat Hospital

    I wanted to thank Dr Shanker and everyone at the Cat hospital for taking such good care of my cat Oliver.

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