Cat Friendly Clinic - Silver Accreditation

At Edgewood Vets we’re proud to be an accredited Silver level Cat Friendly Clinic and members of the ISFM (International Society of Feline Medicine)

We recognise that cats are unique creatures with specific needs, and it’s important to us to demonstrate our commitment to the animals you entrust into our care. Working with International Cat Care (iCC), we have looked at how we can make Edgewood Vets the best it can be for our feline patients.

Cats by their nature are sensitive to changes in their environment, and by understanding and accepting this we can recommend measures to make your cat’s journey to the vets and their visit to Edgewood Vets a less stressful experience than anticipated.

In order to achieve our Silver Cat Friendly Clinic accreditation, we have had to meet carefully selected criteria as stipulated by iCC. We have demonstrated that we:

  • Understand the needs of cats and strive to make visits to the vet clinic cat friendly
  • Approach and handle cats gently and with care through ongoing staff education
  • Follow the ISFM Feline Friendly Handling and Nursing Care guidelines and have made the pledge to be ‘Scruff free’
  • Have invested in equipment to manage the specific care requirements of cats
  • Have an appointed Cat Advocate member of staff to implement and oversee our cat friendly clinic status

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Silver Cat Friendly Clinic in Essex

As a Silver Standard Cat Friendly Clinic, we are trained to handle cats in a manner that minimises stress, fear, and anxiety, as well as advising you on the best way to safely and comfortably transport your cat to Edgewood Vets.

Our cat friendly facilities include:

  • Screen-divided waiting room to separate cats and dogs
  • Calming pheromone diffusers in the waiting area, which give off a calming natural pheromone to destress cats
  • Pheromone-infused blankets to cover carriers
  • Separate cat kennels with soothing classical music
  • Variety of litters, foods, bowls, and cage setups
  • Cubbie holes for hiding or perching

If you have any questions regarding the facilities and care we provide for your cats, please don’t hesitate to contact us

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