Feline Medical Center
About Us
The Feline Medical Center was created to fulfill a very important need for cats and their owners in Southeast Houston and the surrounding communities. Our veterinarians had seen first-hand how nervous and frightened many feline patients become when taken to regular pet hospitals. Just the normal sights, sounds, and smells of a typical veterinary hospital can be disturbing enough to make most kitties not want to leave their carriers. Then you throw in the nosy Labrador retriever that wants to sniff the carrier or the hyperactive puppy that won't stop barking in the lobby. It's no wonder most cats are stressed before their appointment even begins.
That's why at The Feline Medical Center, everything has been designed with your cat's comfort in mind. The waiting area and exam rooms are quiet and odor free. Our lobby has an aquarium with colorful fish to attract your kitty's attention. We want to ensure that your kitty feels safe and secure so that we can provide the veterinary care he or she needs to be healthy for many, many years to come.
Our commitment to quality and service doesn't end with our feline patients—we are dedicated to their owners as well. When you come to The Feline Medical Center, you will receive personal customer service in a supportive atmosphere that extends beyond our veterinary hospital's doors. We encourage you to contact us any time you have a pet care question or health concern about your cat. Whether it's which type of pet toys are most appropriate or how to convince a very reluctant kitty to get into a carrier, we have the answers and will happily assist you. Our veterinarians and staff are truly passionate about caring for cats and meeting their special pet care needs.
Cat Friendly Certified
The Feline Medical Center is happy to announce that every single one of our staff members have completed their Cat Friendly Certification! FMC is a proud Cat Friendly Practice Gold Level.
You may be wondering what this means - The Feline Veterinary Medical Association (previously known as the American Association of Feline Practitioners) created the cat friendly practice program to provide veterinary teams with data on the least stressful way to interact with their feline patients. Reducing your cat’s stress in the veterinary environment can benefit their mental wellbeing and physical health.
Veterinary hospitals can become Cat Friendly Practice Certified by meeting a variety of criteria including hospital design, hospital environment, and cat friendly handling. Cats should never be grabbed or lifted by their scruff as this will cause significant fear and pain which can lead to a negative association with the veterinary hospital.
You may have noticed our veterinarians never wear their white coats - this is to reduce your cat’s stress! “White Coat Syndrome” is a well-known phenomenon in human and veterinary medicine. Therefore, we have completely removed the stressor for your cat’s wellbeing!
FMC was designed from the feline perspective to reduce stress and provide comfort. There are no loud dogs barking or smells of other animals. The examination rooms have a calming cat pheromone called Feliway plugged into the outlet. We provide soft bedding and warm blankets to each patient to reduce their stress and anxiety.
Our veterinary professionals stay up-to-date with the latest information on feline health and well-being by their membership with FelineVMA and International Society of Feline Medicine. Our veterinary team is passionate about learning new and better ways to care for your beloved feline friend!
