Cat Friendly Practice

Friendly For Felines

We are the first Gold Certified Cat Friendly Practice in Ventura County!

As a certified Cat Friendly Practice, we do everything we can to provide a calming environment for cats and minimize their stress. Cats often disguise their illness, so it is crucial for them to receive regular examinations. Often the stress of bringing cats to the hospital prevents them from receiving the important veterinary care they need. At Moorpark Veterinary Hospital we strive to help our feline friends have a pleasant visit.

Preparing For Your Visit

Are you preparing for your cat’s next veterinary visit? Here are some helpful tips to get to help prepare you
and your feline friend for their next visit to our office with the
following recommendations, tips, and advice!

  • Stop by our office any time before your scheduled visit and pick up a complimentary Feliway spray which can be used on the carrier to create a sense of familiarity and security. Feliway mimics the feline facial pheromone and also comes in the form of a plug-in wall diffuser and spray for at-home use.
  • Take out the cat carrier at least the day before the appointment and leave it open so your cat can get used to it. You can even leave some treats in the carrier and put a towel over it to make it an enticing space.
  • Bring a familiar item from home such as a blanket or toy. The familiar smell will help to not feel so far from home.
  • Think about the things your cat likes. For example, if your cat likes to be brushed, bring his or her favorite brush or we can provide you with one.
  • A towel to cover the carrier with can help provide a sense of security.

During Your Visit

Cat Only Lobby
We have a cat only area of the lobby with their own entrance to prevent interactions with dogs. Our job is to help ensure your cat is as relaxed as possible when visiting Moorpark Vet!

Cats love to be elevated off of the ground. During your visit, consider setting them on the bench next to you instead of on the ground.

Please feel free to use a complimentary warmed towel from our towel warmer, located in our cat-only lobby. These towels are scented with calming pheromones which will stay with your cat throughout their visit with us.

Cat Only Exam Rooms
We use a cat only exam room to reduce the stress caused by the scents of dogs. We provide comfy warm towels to help them settle in. We also use calming pheromones on our towels and in our cat only rooms to create a soothing environment.

If your cat likes looking out of the window they can enjoy themselves in front of the window in our cat only exam room.

Cat Ward

They receive treatments and stay with us in a cat only hospitalization ward with a viewing window from our main treatment area. In order to minimize the stress of treatments, our technicians and assistants take great care to use comforting handling, spend extra time, and work slowly with cats. We understand that every cat is different and its up to us to help figure out what calms them when they stay with us. Some cats like their chin rubbed, some like treats, some like being brushed, and some just like a great hiding spot. That is why we equip our cat ward with everything we require to meet their needs and make their visit as great as possible.