The Cat Practice
The Cat Practice is a general practice practice in New York, NY. Procedures include blood work, dentals, cat-only boarding, and spays.
About
The Cat Practice is one of the first exclusively feline veterinary hospitals in the United States, founded in the 1970s. It provides comprehensive feline healthcare, including routine physical exams, vaccinations, and a range of diagnostics such as blood work, fecal analysis, urinalysis, radiographs, ultrasounds, echocardiograms, and blood pressure monitoring. The clinic also performs surgical procedures like dentals, spays, neuters, biopsies, endoscopies, and minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery.
Located in a new, state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Chelsea, New York, The Cat Practice serves Manhattan’s cat community. It offers cat-only boarding services seven days a week and works with pet insurance companies. Appointments are available Monday through Saturday, with drop-off appointments upon request.
Surgical team
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Dr. Eric Dougherty
Dr. Eric Dougherty has been with The Cat Practice since February 2011.
Procedures
- blood work
- dentals
- cat-only boarding
- spays
- urinalysis
- minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery
- biopsies
- blood pressure
- routine physical exams
- neuters
- fecal analysis
- vaccinations
- endoscopies
Equipment
- echocardiograms
- ultrasounds
- radiographs
Photos
Photos via Google · The Cat Practice
Frequently asked questions
- What types of animals does The Cat Practice treat?
- The Cat Practice is one of the first exclusively feline veterinary hospitals in the United States, providing healthcare solely for cats of any age, from kittens to adult cats. The staff understands the unique healthcare needs of domestic cats.
- What diagnostic services are available at The Cat Practice?
- The clinic offers a wide range of diagnostic services, including routine physical exams, blood work, fecal analysis, urinalysis, radiographs (x-rays), ultrasounds, echocardiograms, and blood pressure monitoring. These services help in understanding and addressing feline health concerns.
- Does The Cat Practice perform surgical procedures?
- Yes, The Cat Practice provides various surgical procedures. These include dentals, spays and neuters, biopsies, and endoscopies. The facility is also one of the few that offers minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery for cats.
- Does The Cat Practice offer boarding services for cats?
- Yes, The Cat Practice features cat-only boarding. The facility is open seven days a week to care for cats for durations ranging from a couple of days to several months, aiming for a stress-free experience.
- Who is the Medical Director at The Cat Practice?
- Dr. Eric Dougherty is the Medical Director for The Cat Practice. He has been with the clinic since February 2011, contributing to the veterinary management of the practice.