Healthy cats are happy cats.

Did you know that cats visit the veterinarian less than half as much as dogs do? At The Drake Center, we’re on a mission to change that statistic.  That’s why we are offering a discounted wellness plan just for cats during the month of September—and why we make special considerations for our feline friends at our hospital year-round.

In 2012, The Drake Center was named a Gold Status Cat Friendly Practice by the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP). Through the Cat Friendly Practice Program, our hospital has met high environmental, handling and treatment standards of practice determined by leaders in the field of feline medicine.

What does this mean? Less stress for you and your kitty!

Here are just a few ways we aim to make your cat’s visit a pleasant one:

  • Whenever possible, we use a special “cat only” exam room, featuring calming feline pheromones, soft carpeting and kitty treats.
  • Our staff is specially trained on how cats want to be handled in the exam room. This includes giving the cat time to acclimate to his/her surroundings, allowing him/her to come out of the carrier on his/her own terms, speaking softly and using calm body language.
  • We encourage cat owners to make early morning appointments when it is very quiet in the hospital.
  • We ensure that hospitalized or boarding cats are housed in a feline-only area with no barking dogs.

Celebrate your cat’s health and happiness—and receive 20 percent off—with our Happy Cat Month Feline Wellness Plan in September. This offer includes an exam, wellness blood panel, Program injection, Nemex and free core vaccines (if needed) for just $254.00 (regular cost $317.00).

For more information, please call The Drake Center at (760) 456-9556.