The Cat Practice

We've brought our cats here since the late 1990s and have been thrilled to have a vet that specializes in cats. We have owned two that lived 20+ years as well as others that thrived despite diabetes, kidney problems, hyperthyroid under care at The Cat Practice.

posted: 09/07/2023

First time coming here with my new kitten and I couldn't be more happy! I literally spent a hour asking questions and getting advice and everyone was so helpful. They made me really feel like they cared about my kitten and are not just an assembly line place just looking to get you in and out.

posted: 07/25/2023

They have a wonderful caring staff, and with the very experienced veterinarian Dr Lori. I always feel confident, bringing our cat’s to The Cat Practice as well as referring other people.

posted: 05/28/2023

I am beyond grateful for the help support and team work at this clinic. I came in crisis after my 18 year old FIV+ cat, Squishy, fell off a chair and is now paralyzed in her hind limbs. My regular vet could not help us navigate these new mobility challenges outside of suggesting we have a "quality of life" talk. Rachele, vet tech supervisor, set up a block of time where I could meet in-person to be educated and practice how to work out and through these new challenges. This was a relaxed conversation. Rachele gave me the space and time to absorb and practice what she was teaching. I didn't feel like I was being rushed, and for the first time in the two weeks since the accident I was able to breath. When I had more questions I was able to get another appointment the following day. My mistake was not taking Squishy to a cat only clinic sooner. Standard visit services at Oak Park Cat Practice include nail trimming and gland expressing! What!?! How many years have I taken my cats to other clinics and that never happens. Initially I only had a Tech appointment with Rachele. However, Rachele could see that Squishy needed to see Dr. Lori, and the team figured out how to make that happen. TMI maybe - Squishy had a raging UTI, despite being at another popular vet just the day before and having an invasive cytocentisis done, without my consent, the "other" vet didn't notice. I was hoping we could collect a urine sample without having to do a cytocentisis. Rachele and Dr. Lori understood my concerns and put Squishy's needs and comfort front and center. They didn't do a cyto and were able to collect a sample, diagnose, and get her treated. From the moment I walked into the clinic I was greeted by Adrienne. There is a genuine sense of kindness and compassion alive in this clinic. The walls are covered in beautiful memorials to cats that are no longer with us physically. I didn't need to drug Squishy to be examined here. Dr. Lori, Rachele, and the team were so respectful to Squishy, giving her time to feel safe and comfortable. Squishy even laid her head on Rachele! At home Squishy is the most lovable cat, at the vet...I don't know what happens...but some how she becomes a portal for demons, even with gabapentin to dope her up. This didn't happen, she was so calm at The Oak Park Cat Practice. I live in Lombard and was going to a popular vet Hospital closer to home. Now, I gladly make the 30 minute trip to see Dr. Lori Rachele Adrienne and team. Their attentive compassionate care actually saves me hours of time I was otherwise spending worrying and calling my old vet. Thank you Oak Park Cat Practice!!! Thank you Dr. Lori, Thank you Rachele, Thank you Adrienne (sorry I am probably misspelling your name). Justin

posted: 10/28/2020

I brought my 3 cats in, I’m so glad I did! Dr.Lori was so kind, answered all my questions ( I had so many ). I never felt a rush, she dedicated her time to each cat. I’m so glad I got to meet her & look forward to the next check up. The receptionist was very kind as well!

posted: 03/29/2023