Cat Clinic of Folsom

The Cat Clinic is an amazing vet for cats. I’ve been taking my cat here for some time now and they always provide exceptional service. They always are very forthcoming with what the costs are going to be for treatment (which are always super reasonable). They always get you in in a reasonable time frame. The vets and vet techs are all so wonderful with my fur baby even though she’s so scared; they are very very patient with us both! They also follow up after our visits to make sure everyone is fine (mom and kitty). Overall, they are so wonderful and I wouldn’t go anywhere else. :)

I love dr standen she is wonderful with all of my babies. If u need a loving kitty doc she is the one. We have been going to her for 8 years thanku doc

Once again this clinic came to our rescue. Our cat was asleep in our truck engine and got serious injuries, I accidently called a different vet who said they couldn’t get him in because they were booked up, I persisted b/​c it was an emergency, I was told to take him to the emergency vet in sacramento. I remembered the Cat Clinic and they were able to see him early in the AM. I took him in, xrays are being performed, pain meds given and labs will be drawn. The staff/​Dr is are so sweet and empathetic. Our cat wasn’t frightened and the quote given is very reasonable.

Very freindly staff and they are great with our cats! Our male cat had some urinary issues right before we were leaving on a trip to visit family out of state. They treated him and boarded him while we were gone and he’s doing much better now! They communicate well and the estimates were all very accurate.

We are new to the Folsom area and I spent a good deal of time trying to find the right vet to take my cats. I made an appt and was able to get my cat in the same day. Great! My cat was acting funny so this was amazing! The staff is very friendly and the clinic is clean. The tech was very sweet with my cat and you could tell she loved cats. The vet was really great also! Sadly this visit ended with finding out my boy had cancer but the vet and her staff did everything they could to make him comfortable and communicate the news in a kind manner. Impressing me is rather difficult when it comes to vet clinics because I have come across some really terrible ones. Cat Clinic of Folsom is really outstanding and really cares about your cats. I would highly recommend there clinic. Reasonable prices too.

I can’t say enough about how wonderful this place is. We lost our beloved cat today, and Dr. Stanton and the staff made her last days so comforting.
There isn’t enough stars on Unilocal to recommend The Cat Clinic of Folsom.

Unfortunately I agree with Don O. of Roseville. After driving all over town looking for the clinic so I was 20 minutes late, I left my kitty in the car so I could first inquire whether we could still be seen today or if I should make another appointment. I apologized to the receptionist for being late and told her I had driven all over town looking for the place. She said, «Did you get lost?» So I said, «No, I just like driving all over town.» She did say, «Oh I guess that wasn’t a very good question was it?» so at least she realized it. Then I had to ask her 3 times if we could still be seen today, and if not I’d make another appointment. That’s when she handed me a form to fill out so I said, «Does this mean we are going to be seen?» She finally said yes, so I went out to the car to get my kitty.
During the check-​in process I gave the receptionist additional info. that was not asked on the form: my kitties microchip number, most recent date for Rabies vaccination, etc., yet she couldn’t even get my cat’s birth date right and that was written in ink right on the form. She typed in todays date for his birthday with 2004 as the year instead of 5÷15÷2001 so she’s only off by about 3 years. No idea where she got 2004. If I cared to spend my energy I’d take the receipt back and show them it’s wrong, but I don’t, so I won’t.
They did get us right into an Exam room but we didn’t see Dr. Standen as I thought we would after reading reviews here that stated it’s a one doctor clinic. Guess those reviews are old since it is now a two doctor clinic. I will say the doctor we saw seemed very knowledgeable but I don’t remember her name and they don’t print it on the receipt next to the services that were performed which isn’t professional.
Anyway, after my kitties exam the doctor told me several things that the issue could be which I appreciated, but what I really wanted was an expert opinion from a Cat-​only Vet for the clinical signs my kitty was obviously showing instead of a «Gosh, it could be just about anything» diagnosis. After listening to the doctor I asked her point blank if it could be what I thought it was and if she’d seen it many times before and only then did she finally admit that he had all the classic signs. Nothing like having to drag information out of someone you’re paying $ 55 per 20 minutes for their expert opinion.
Now, on to dealing with Cathy the Vet Tech. First of all she talked to me like I was 11. I do realize that most people guess my age to be roughly 15 years younger than I am but since I’m on my way to 60, that would still put me in the mid 40s if I don’t disclose my age. She not only contradicted most of what I told her my experience was with the situation we were dealing with, but as I asked her questions I could tell she really didn’t have a clue. I also asked my cats temp and was told «normal» when what I asked for was the number. I’m guessing Cathy went to a trade school rather than an academic college. I didn’t have the heart at that point to tell her that I used to be a Vet Tech myself. Yep, that’s right. I went in as a pet owner to see what info. I’d get, but I was a Tech back in the 80s for 2 years at a small animal clinic so I know a bit about cat health.
After I decided my course of action, the doctor needed to give my kitty 2 injections so Cathy held him on the table. I started petting his head so he’d be more relaxed and that’s when she told me she doesn’t allow owners to pet their pets while she’s handling them. That was the last straw but I still had to deal with checking out and settling the bill.
Cathy decided to check me out instead of the receptionist and she could tell at that point that I was annoyed, I told her I didn’t like being talked down to, didn’t appreciate being told to stop petting my own cat, and I could tell she couldn’t answer most of my questions accurately, so she felt a bit embarrassed I guess. When the pen wouldn’t write on the Visa receipt and I let her know, she gave me a second pen and it didn’t work either. I told her I’d try my own, it worked like a charm, so I told her it was a Bic in case she was curious. That’s when she said, «I guess we’re not doing anything right today» implying I had complained a little too much about the service. Pretty rude on her part.
I could have let that go but I replied by telling Cathy that it wasn’t a matter of not having things go right, but more about me not getting straight answers. Cathy had no idea there are different species of fleas, for example, that there is a feline variety and a canine variety and she tried to tell me there aren’t. Just Google it. There are.
Anyway, I left the Cat Clinic of Folsom $ 186 poorer than when I went in but only came away with slightly more information that I already had (plus a $ 55 flea collar & 2 injections); the Tech didn’t know what she was talking about; and I was scolded for petting my own cat. Time to Google «Cat Vets» again.

Amazing! I took my sick and elderly cat here for years. They were amazingly supportive and helpful, explaining all my options for treatment. They welcomed last minute appointments, my many calls with questions, and were so supportive! When I had to put my cat down, the kind words and true concern for me and my precious Caelie as she was passing made this horrible event less traumatic. I received a beautiful poem weeks later and have it on my fridge today. I will continue to bring my other cats here & highly recommend it to any cat lover. It’s my forever vet!

I’ve been taking my now-​13 year old cat to Dr. Standen since moving to the area in 2005. I have no complaints and credit her with having solved a fair number of my cat’s health problems completely satisfactorily. Prices are within reason IMO and the friendly small-​scale environment and other staff members are comfortable to be around. Everyone is personable and professional, and Gracie the imperturbable office mascot adds to the warmth and charm of the place. I have insisted on a cats-​only vet for my cats for as long as I’ve been able to find them. My experiences to-​date have validated this approach and the Folsom Cat Clinic is a fine example. Dr. Standen is dedicated, expert, and unfailingly gracious, thorough, kind, and down to earth. 5 stars!

This place is a gem! Peaceful, sweet, kind people and very knowledgeable. And no dogs, which makes it one of a kind.
Prices are reasonable and they respect and love senior cats too.
My cat Armen was too feisty, so they were good with information about how to calm him down as well as doing a thorough exam on him. He actually seemed to like it! Very friendly place.
Dr. Standen will also explain to you why you should make sure your cat is not getting vaccines with aluminum in them — yikes! — and alert you to really dangerous problems like heartworm so you can prevent it rather than finding out after the fact that it’s too late.
There was one problem person at the front counter, but she’s no longer there, so all is good once again. And it proves that Dr. S pays attention and weeds out problems if necessary.

My husband and I have been to several veterinarians/​animal hospitals, and this place is the best. Dr. Standen and her staff are loving, caring cat people. We love that this is a cats-​only vet — much less stressful for our kitties than their old vet’s office, which also treated dogs.
Not many cats like going to the vet, but mine seem much more at ease here than they were at previous vets. They are always treated with kindness and respect, as are their humans. :-)
The quality of care has been excellent, and the variety of services they offer is great, too. Though we dread ever needing it, should one of your cats ever require euthanasia, they will come to your home to do it so your cat can pass away in the safety and comfort of familiar surroundings.
We trust that our cats are in good hands whenever we need to take them for exams, vaccinations, dental care, or just having their nails trimmed.
We’ve found our «forever veterinarians».

We came to the Cat Clinic after our cat developed hperthyroidism. We were looking for a new vet and a cats only place sounded much more relaxing for our older cat. Dr. Standen has given us nothing but exceptional professionalism, kindness and compassion since our first visit. She and her staff love cats and truly care about their well being. Their prices are reasonable especially compared to other vets in the area. They have always discussed costs with me in advance and have always given me options. Their exam rooms have padded tables for your kitty not those cold stainless steel contraptions. They take the time to show you and your cat that they care. Take your kitty to the Cat Clinic they will love you for it!

Dr. Standen is the best. The first time I met her I felt immediately that she would do anything she could to protect my cat.
And this is the cleanest, nicest, sweetest vet’s office I have ever seen! Spotless, and the people are extremely caring (tip: They own many cats of their own!). It’s truly a jewel of a place.
If you are in the Folsom or surrounding areas and you love your cats, give yourself the gift of checking out the Cat Clinic of Folsom and meet mascot cat Gracie, Dr. Standen, and her staff.
P. S. They even do at-​home euthanasia, so when you’re really hurting you don’t have to leave the house. Ask about their Pet Taxi pick up and delivery too!

They are really friendly, so I feel bad giving them a low score… but I wouldn’t take my cats here.
I came here with my mom and her VERY LARGE, VERY HAIRY cat, we were there for a regular check-​up, get a few knots shaved from her tummy and her nails clipped. Nothing special but I felt kinda ripped off and frustrated when we left.
They took her back to shave and clip her… when came but out and said she had tape worms, but didn’t really explain very clearly why or how they knew that… only that they already gave her the treatment (without asking us) and it was expensive. My mom can afford it, but they aren’t life threatening so you might want to ask the person paying the bill before giving them a $ 100 dollar treatment (2 weeks before Christmas). –½ point
Then I noticed red stuff all over her back paw… I asked, «omg, what happened here?!»…they acted as if they were trying to hide the fact that they wounded my mom’s cat by over clipping one of her claws!
I get it was a mistake but it seemed like the Vet Tech must have known she did it, and was just hoping we wouldn’t notice?! then said it was only bleeding so much because the cats blood pressure was really high… like it was the cats fault, uuummmm you just hurt her… of course her blood pressure is high lady!
I don’t like feeling like my vet is trying to «hide» things from me. –2 points
The last straw for me was when we went to pay. My mother had a «free check up» coupon (they sent it to us AFTER we made the appointment). Apparently its for new customers, my mother had been there about 3 years ago with another cat that passed away… and whoever my mom made her new appointment with couldn’t find her in the system and assumed she was a new patient. Not our fault but the techs cashing us out couldn’t stop talking about how we shouldn’t have gotten that because we weren’t a new client… talk about awkward! –½ point
~I have 2 cats, and I would have been a new client but I wasn’t impressed AT ALL with this clinic.

Dr Standon and her staff were quite nice, and showed real compassion when i had to put my little boy down. it was one of the hardest things i ever had to do in my life, but they certainly made the process easier. i will definitely be returning with my other cats when they need vet care.

The Cat Clinic of Folsom is one of the most caring and loving places to take your cat ~ for any and every health reason. Dr. Standen is an outstanding individual who really loves what she does. Her staff is the same way and I highly recommend this clinic to anyone.

The Cat Clinic is the only place I would trust with a sick cat. They are currently taking care of my 15 year-​old Manx and I drove him here from the Bay Area so that they could give him the love and attention that he needs. If you love your kitty then bring him to people who love kitties!

I love the cat clinic!!!
Small place, 1 doctor and 2 exam rooms. Staff seems to have fun and enjoy working there, there is little turn around. I’m always amazed they recognize me when I pop in! I also love that it is cat only, not only because the care is specialized, but because I know there won’t be any scared injured dogs around to get loose and snap at me or my cat.
Granted, I’ve never had a major health concern with my cats, but if I did I have no doubt the Cat Clinic could take care of it. They also offer limited boarding.
Dr. Pretty Lady (I always forget her name! lol) always takes time to explain any issues with my cats (we have dental problems). I appreciate that she lets me know all my options, from extreme (lets get get the cat’s teeth capped!) to the lazy (or you can just wait until next year and hope they don’t fall out). I also get a mild lecture (not condescending) about how I need heartworm prevention each time I am there. I am glad she does that, I know she cares, even though I won’t do it.
And, recently, they have started keeping a few cats in the front office from animal control up for adoption! How great is that!