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Selworthy Vets

Cat Friendly

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Selworthy are proud to be an accredited Silver level Cat Friendly Clinic and members of the ISFM (International Society of Feline Medicine)

Cat Friendly Clinic is an accreditation programme which has been developed to raise the standards of care and welfare of cats in the veterinary clinic.

When you visit a Cat Friendly Clinic, you can be sure that:

  • From the reception team to the veterinary professionals, all staff are committed to interacting with cats gently and respectfully
  • The clinic environment has been set up with the needs of cats in mind, to reduce stress and improve the veterinary experience
  • The clinic has met iCatCare accreditation standards and has the right knowledge and equipment to best care for cats

We understand that there are unique difficulties in bringing a cat to a veterinary clinic:

  • Cats often do not travel well and feel unsafe away from their home
  • They are highly sensitive to new sights, sounds and smells
  • Most cats prefer quiet and solitude and are highly susceptible to stress
  • Most cats are highly stressed by nearby dogs in the clinic
  • Cats need to be handled gently and with respect in the clinic

An accredited Cat Friendly Clinic has reached a higher standard of cat care in that the staff:

  • Understand the needs of cats and make visits to the vet clinic more cat friendly
  • Understand how to approach and handle cats gently and with care and respect
  • Have good knowledge and equipment to manage the care of cats
  • Will explain your cat’s treatment and recovery clearly and sensitively so that you have a full understanding of what is going on

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