Cat Clinic of Iowa City
| Category: | Veterinarian |
| Address: | 1705 S 1st Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA |
| Phone: | +1 319-351-2252 |
| Site: | catclinicofiowacity.com |
| Rating: | 4.7 |
| Working: | 7:30AM–5:30PM 7:30AM–5:30PM 8AM–12PM 7:30AM–5:30PM 7:30AM–5:30PM 8AM–12PM Closed |
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Ive owned cats my entire adult life and have always vetted them religiously (you shouldnt have them if you dont/cant care fully for them) and Dr. Hayes is BY FAR the most gentle vet Ive ever had, ever, anywhere. In the Iowa City area we made the switch from Eastside Pet Clinic about 6 months ago after their answer to all cat-related problems became "herpes" and the vets level of human relations kept going down with each visit. We were so dedicated to Eastside (on account of their fantastic front desk gals) that we struggled with the idea of switching vets, but after the 1st visit to Dr. Hayes all doubt melted away. I didnt realize how UNcaring and UNcareful the Eastside vet had been until we met Dr. Hayes, the difference was staggering. He has since successfully treated 2 of our 4 felines and will be the doc for the other 2 when their vaccination dates come up or they are ill, whichever comes first. :-D
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A Private User
LOVE the Cat Clinic of Iowa City! I moved to Iowa City in August of 2010 and as soon as we arrived I had to take my cat to the vet for a health issue. I wont name the "other vet clinic" at Kirkwood and Gilbert that I took my cat to initially, but the vet there was god awful. He was a loud talker- and I mean loud talker. He scared the fur off of my cat who just traveled for two days in a car and moved into a new house. Seriously- who talks that loud and aggressive around cats. Fast forward to when I found the Cat Clinic of Iowa City. AWESOME. No dog smells, nice staff, quiet calm people/environment. The best for cats. I was sad to leave my vet at the Albuquerque Cat Clinic when we moved, but the Cat Clinic of Iowa City is just as good!
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Becca Fulton
The doctor isnt very personable, and isnt friendly towards the cat either. There is an extra $45 fee for every visit for a simple examination that you could easily do yourself (weigh the cat, check fur for flees, quick look at gums and teeth, listen to heart etc). Nothing was explained, and shots were given to my cat without asking or explaining. I ended up paying for shots that only an outdoor cat would need. It took several tries and my cat was bleeding after the shots. I switched to Best Friends and had my first visit there today and the difference was night and day, not to mention $45 cheaper for the same service.
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A Private User
You can feel the love for cats when you walk through the door. Dr. Hayes and his staff are always there to answer any questions you have, whether it be about a serious concern or just an odd thing your cat does. I have 3 cats (ages: 16 and 2) that I take to Dr. Hayes and I wouldnt want to take them anywhere else! Close to a decade ago Dr. Hayes diagnosed my oldest cat as diabetic. He informed us on how to keep her comfortable and healthy until she passed (which he believed would be in a few years), but with his help and constant care she is as healthy as ever! Cat Clinic is highly recommend by this fellow cat lover!
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Kaitlin Miller
I found a tiny baby kitten up inside my car one day and immediately fell in love. I had never owned cats before so when I needed somewhere to take him I found the Cat Clinic. When I walked in, it was clean and friendly. They were quick but patient and kind with our little kitten and I wouldnt go anywhere else. Dr. Hayes was so gentle and answered all my questions. I would highly recommend going here. Ive been to plenty of vets before (Im an animal lover, lots of dogs and horses over the years) but this one stood out in my mind!
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A Private User
Dr. Hayes has a way with cats, but definitely not with people. I took my cat there for about a year, but every time he was so hurried and did not explain things well. He has very poor people skills, and because my kitty is really important to me, I want to know what is going on. I felt like he was not telling me what tests he wanted to run, or the price of them unless I asked like 10 questions. Bright Eyes & Bushy Tails is a much better facility. They are very honest and straight up answer you questions.
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A Private User
Dr. Hayes and staff are skilled and extremely compassionate. They took great care of our very sick little cat and were particularly patient with two overprotective "parents." We appreciated how gentle the Dr. was, especially since our cat was in quite a bit of pain. Highly recommend. Also, it is definitely a plus that there are no dogs, especially when your cat is sick and on edge.
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A Private User
Dr Hayes really knows cats. We took our older cat in and while it looked like he was just petting the cat, talking to us, he mentioned that we should probably look for an infected tooth, he was able to see something was up just by how the cat was holding its head. Specializing in cats also allows him to be much more up on treatments that work for our older cat.
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A Private User
I board my two cats at the Cat Clinic, and at the risk of creating too much demand for the "condos", I have to say that Ive been very happy with the experience, and so have my cats. Its clean, quiet, roomy, and very comfortable for them. MUCH better for them than the very stressful boarding situation at Creature Comforts.
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Rose Lisa
Finally!! A true cat lover who wont completely rip you off when you may be in a vulnerable position. Dr. Hayes saved my cats life when Bright Eyes and Bushy tails suggested we put her down.
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Bree Neyland
Best vet I have ever been to. My cats are so calm here and they respond very well to all of the staff and the doctor. I cant say enough good things about this place.
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Korey Hall
Dr. Hayes and his staff took great care of my cat, and genuinely seemed to be concerned with his well-being. Any of my future cats will visit Dr. Hayes.
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Patricia Voigt
Best cat doc in town. Kind, caring, gentle, thorough. Dont think my cat realizes shes being examined. Sound advice.
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A Private User
Thanks to the Cat Clinic of Iowa City my kitten is feeling great!! I Highly Recommend the Cat Clinic of Iowa City!!
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Nina T
Loved the staff and the way they handled my furry friend. Thank you.
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John Johnson
Dr Hayes is great with our cats, always friendly.
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