Business Details
39 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Partner for Feline Veterinary Care in Pittsford, NY
Cats Exclusively Veterinary Hospital has been Rochester, New York's premier feline veterinary provider for over 33 years. Founded in 1987, we specialize in cat-only care, offering modern, state-of-the-art medicine within a calm, home-like environment designed to minimize stress for both cats and their owners. As a Certified Cat Friendly Practice by the American Association of Feline Practitioners, our team of experienced veterinarians, licensed technicians, and trained assistants provides comprehensive services including preventative wellness, advanced diagnostics, surgery, dental care, grooming, and boarding.We prioritize personalized attention, maintaining independence as a privately-owned practice unaffiliated with veterinary conglomerates. Our on-site capabilities include digital x-rays, in-house lab testing, pharmacy services, and specialized care for kittens through senior cats, ensuring high-quality treatment at every life stage.
Services
Vaccinations
Dental Care
Boarding
Grooming
Surgery
Ultrasounds
Digital X-Rays
Wellness Plans
Microchipping
In-House Lab Testing
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We have over 33 years of experience as Rochester's original feline-only veterinary practice.
- Our hospital is certified as a Cat Friendly Practice by the American Association of Feline Practitioners.
- We offer on-site diagnostics with results available within an hour for urgent care situations.
- Our team includes veterinarians with specialized expertise in cardiology and senior cat care.
- We provide stress-free visits through feline-specific handling techniques and a calm environment.
Associations and certifications
- American Association of Feline Practitioners
What people say
Exceptional care
Knowledgeable staff
Stress-free environment
Thorough examinations
Compassionate treatment
Services
Vaccinations
We provide essential vaccinations tailored to your cat's lifestyle and risk factors. Our core vaccines include rabies, FVRCP, and FeLV, with customized schedules for indoor and outdoor cats. Our team ensures proper administration and documentation to maintain compliance with state regulations while protecting against viral and bacterial diseases.
Dental Care
Our comprehensive dental services prevent and treat periodontal disease in cats over three years old. We offer pre-anesthetic blood work, dental x-rays, scaling, polishing, and multi-modal pain management. Regular dental exams help identify issues like gum swelling or tooth discoloration before they escalate into systemic health problems.
Boarding
Our luxury boarding facilities provide a quiet, stress-free environment with natural lighting and individual ventilation. Each kitty condo includes cozy bedding and perching areas, with multi-story suites for families. Medication administration and emergency veterinary care are available on-site, ensuring your cat's safety and comfort during your absence.
Wellness Plans
We offer age-specific wellness plans covering kittens through senior cats. Services include physical exams, vaccinations, parasite testing, bloodwork, and nutritional counseling. Our Lifetime of Feline Wellness guide helps owners understand developmental needs, while senior plans incorporate semi-annual checkups and chronic condition management tailored to aging felines.
Microchipping
We implant Save This Life microchips for permanent pet identification. The rice-sized RFID device, placed between shoulder blades, increases return-to-owner rates by 20 times compared to non-microchipped cats. Our chips work with universal scanners and include online searchable registration, providing lifelong protection without requiring power sources or replacements.
People
Dr. Bob Lann
DVM / Owner
Dr. Lann graduated from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1987. He specializes in feline cardiology and behavioral issues, combining veterinary expertise with amateur paleontology interests. He owns three adopted cats and maintains memberships in four veterinary associations.
Dr. Cheryl Ragalevsky
DVM
With over 33 years of experience, Dr. Ragalevsky focuses on senior cat care and complex behavioral cases. She earned her Master of Science and DVM from Michigan State University, maintaining human-animal bond certification while managing two foster-failure cats at home.
David Strassner
LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician David Strassner has specialized in feline dentistry and critical care for 18 years. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from SUNY Delhi in 1995, previously worked at Astra Pharmaceuticals, and currently serves as Senior Technician at Cats Exclusively.
Sherri Peoples
LVT
Sherri has maintained dual roles as office manager and Licensed Veterinary Technician for 28 years. She holds a veterinary technology license from SUNY Canton and manages a household with four cats and one dog while supporting all hospital departments.
Erica Miller
Vet Assistant
Erica Miller combines veterinary assistance with raising an active family and multiple pets. She specializes in animal enrichment programs, particularly for exotic species, while pursuing photography and outdoor activities in Letchworth State Park with her snow leopard-obsessed son.
Questions
What makes Cats Exclusively different from other veterinary hospitals?
We specialize exclusively in feline care with a cat-friendly certified facility, experienced staff trained in cat-specific handling, and an environment designed to minimize feline stress through quiet spaces and natural lighting.
Do you accept emergency cases outside regular hours?
While we recommend contacting local 24/7 emergency services after hours, we'll accommodate urgent cases during regular business hours with immediate attention from our veterinary team.
Can I schedule multiple services during one visit?
Yes, our on-site capabilities allow combining services like dental cleanings, vaccinations, and microchipping during boarding stays to minimize stress and transportation requirements for your cat.
How do you handle nervous or aggressive cats?
Our staff uses specialized feline handling techniques and calming pheromones. We offer gabapentin pre-treatment recommendations and maintain a quiet environment to reduce anxiety during examinations.
What boarding accommodations do you offer for multi-cat households?
Our multi-story kitty condos accommodate multiple cats from the same family, preventing separation anxiety while providing individual spaces for privacy and observation.
Do you provide care for senior cats with chronic conditions?
Our senior wellness plans include semi-annual exams, bloodwork panels, and customized treatment strategies for managing chronic conditions like kidney disease and arthritis in aging felines.
