Business Details
32 Years
experience
Your Trusted Cat Veterinary Hospital in Northampton, MA
Established in 1994, we are a full-service veterinary hospital dedicated exclusively to feline care. Our team of cat specialists combines deep expertise in feline medicine with a compassionate understanding of cat behavior to create a stress-free environment for both pets and owners. We prioritize ongoing education in feline-specific healthcare and employ specialized handling techniques to ensure comfortable visits.Our facility features calming amenities like Feliway pheromone sprays and carrier-top removal options to reduce anxiety. With extended weekday hours and Saturday morning availability, we aim to accommodate the unique needs of cat owners while maintaining the highest standards of veterinary care.
Services
Veterinary Care
Wellness Exams
Cat Handling
Feline Behavior Consultation
Emergency Care
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We specialize exclusively in feline care since 1994
- Our staff includes certified cat behavior experts
- We implement feline-friendly handling techniques
- We offer extended weekday hours and Saturday appointments
- Our facility uses pheromone therapy to reduce cat anxiety
Services
Veterinary Care
We provide comprehensive medical care for cats of all ages, including diagnostics, treatments, and chronic condition management. Our exclusive focus on feline physiology ensures accurate assessments and effective interventions. Services include vaccinations, dental care, and surgical procedures performed by experienced veterinarians.
Wellness Exams
Regular wellness examinations help maintain your cat's health through early disease detection. Our exams include thorough physical assessments, weight monitoring, and personalized care recommendations. We emphasize preventive care to extend your cat's lifespan and quality of life.
Cat Handling
Our staff is trained in specialized handling techniques to minimize stress during visits. We use carrier-top removal, pheromone sprays, and treat-based positive reinforcement. These methods create a calmer experience for anxious cats while ensuring safe handling for medical evaluations.
Feline Behavior Consultation
We offer guidance on addressing common behavioral issues through environmental enrichment and training techniques. Our consultations focus on understanding feline instincts to improve litter box habits, reduce anxiety, and strengthen human-cat relationships through science-based approaches.
Saturday Appointments
To accommodate busy schedules, we offer Saturday morning appointments from 9 AM to 12 PM. This service ensures working pet owners can maintain regular veterinary care without weekday time constraints while receiving the same specialized feline-focused attention.
People
Dr. Maureen Ricksgers
Veterinarian
Graduated from Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1986. Specialized in feline care since 1988, bringing over 35 years of cat-specific veterinary experience to our practice.
Questions
What services do you offer for cats?
We provide comprehensive veterinary care including wellness exams, vaccinations, dental care, surgical procedures, and behavior consultations specifically tailored to cats.
How do you make vet visits less stressful for cats?
We use specialized handling techniques, Feliway pheromone sprays, carrier-top removal, and treat-based positive reinforcement to create a calmer experience for anxious cats.
Do you offer weekend appointments?
Yes, we provide Saturday morning appointments from 9 AM to 12 PM for client convenience.
How can I prepare my cat for a visit?
Start by leaving the carrier out with treats and bedding. Use positive reinforcement with catnip and gradually introduce carrier movement to create positive associations.
What should I do if my cat is sick?
Contact us immediately for urgent care. While we don't diagnose illnesses online, we recommend prompt in-person veterinary attention for sick cats.
How long have you specialized in cat care?
Our practice has focused exclusively on feline medicine since opening in 1994, with our lead veterinarian having specialized in cat care since 1988.
