COVID19 Response
Safety Update
Dear Clients,
In order to reduce the impact of COVID-19 for everyone and for us to be able to continue to provide this essential service for your cats, we’re continuing to modify our services for now, and ask for your help.
We will also send you an email that details our precautions when you schedule.
At the time of your appointment, we will admit your cat from the parking lot while you wait in your vehicle. Please disinfect the carrier, especially handles and door closures, with an alcohol-based disinfectant.
If you are unwell, have flu-like symptoms, and/or are or have been exposed to anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19 within 14 days prior to your cat’s appointment, please reschedule your cat’s appointment. Resume methimazole in the meantime, if previously on and tolerating well, until a week prior to the new appointment.
We will continue to disinfect regularly and practice social distancing per the CDCs recommendations.
Thank you for your support as we care for your cat.
Hospital Cleaning Protocol and Staff Illness:
Our hospital continues to observe the CDCs recommendations on disease prevention, handwashing and cleaning protocols, as well as guidance on managing staff members who may be displaying flu-like symptoms and/or tested positive for COVID-19.
Clients Affected by COVID-19?
If you or a member of your household has tested positive for COVID-19 are displaying flu-like symptoms and/or have traveled to a high-risk area within the past 14 days, we ask that you please contact us to reschedule your appointment and discuss your cat's treatment options.
COVID-19 Risk for Cats?
According to the AVMA, CDC, and WHO, there is no current evidence to suggest that pets can become sick from COVID-19 virus or to be a source of infection to humans or other animals. Research is continually underway and we encourage clients to monitor the situation via the AVMA or CDC websites.
Curbside Service Only
In order to follow the rule on having less than 10 people gathered in one area, we will be closing our lobby as of March 21st, 2020. Once you make an appointment with us, you will receive a confirmation email that also containts COVID-19 Precautions and Protocols that will give you detailed instructions on how we will be handling your cat's arrival.
Contact
As folks understandably have a lot of questions, we are receiving a very high number of phone calls and emails right now. We encourage you to use email (felinehtc@gmail.com) to communicate with us, as we can more easily screen these for urgent matters. We are available by email from 8:00 to 5:00 Monday through Friday. It may up to 48 hours to return your call or email. If you believe your cat is having an emergency, please immediately contact your regular veterinarian or an emergency veterinary practice (24/7).
Testimonials
As a member of an animal rescue organization on Vashon Island (VIPP), as well as being a chronic cat owner, I've had many opportunities to visit the Feline Hyperthyroid Treatment Center. Over the past... read more
Piro Kramar. Vashon Island Pet ProtectorsVashon Island, WA
I wanted to drop you and everyone at FHTC a note to let you know that Byron (the PAWS™ kitty FHTC treated pro bono earlier this year) was adopted last month! Even better, he... read more
ByronSeattle, WA
Princess started losing weight and after checking with the vet she was confirmed as being Hyperthyroid. After Approximately 13 months of of a paste-like med applied to the ears, switching from left to right... read more
My family has had Lila since she was a kitten. She is turning 15 in October, I was only 10 when we got her. I moved away as an adult for a few years... read more
LilaShoreline, WA
Three months ago my 13 year old kitty Miss Fanny spent three days in the care of Dr. Vaughan and the staff. Before treatment she had been losing weight, getting more lethargic and her... read more
Miss FannyNorthbend, WA
Monty is 12 years old. Dr. Vaughan had been monitoring Monty’s thyroid over the years and identified that he was borderline for hyperthyroidism. After discussing his overall appearance, behavior and appetite, we decided that... read more
MontyMy cat was diagnosed as hyperthyroid when she was 10. We had her treated as soon as she was diagnosed and I was glad it was found early. I didn’t really give the thyroid... read more
SavannahLynnwood, WA
They are very personable, professional, and knowledgeable about their very specialized practice. If you have a cat with thyroid issues, I highly recommend this clinic. read more
BeckySeattle, WA
Thanks to Dr Faythe Vaughan, and her kind staff in Shoreline and Tacoma for giving us at least 5 extra, good quality, years with our buddy, Rocky! He was a rescue cat to begin with, and his good... read more
RockyTacoma, WA
Hello! Just wanted to let you know Rio Blanco is doing great! As soon as we got home he started emptying the bowls of food! I haven't even opened the anti-nausea or the... read more
Patrick and RioYou took care of our Nina Kitty and it was like she found the Fountain of Youth! At age twelve, she had been slowly losing weight and getting a bit more "yowly" but we... read more
NinaGreat place. They were so good to my kitty who was really scared. He seems to be completely cured. read more
Dr. Vaughan; Kathy; Miranda; and anyone who was involved in treating and caring for Tigger. Just wanted you to see the life Tigger is leading because of your excellent care on this upcoming anniversary... read more
PepperWill & Grace found me in 1999 when they were four weeks old. They were born near in a parking lot off Highway 99. They are twins and do everything together. This year they celebrated their... read more
Will, Grace, and HunterEdmonds, WA
Pox's Story Does it make sense to treat hyperthyroid in a fourteen-year-old, mostly outdoor cat? That’s what we were asking ourselves in the summer of 2013. Pox let me know his opinion by following me... read more
PoxSeattle, WA
We want to thank you for your extraordinary efforts in looking after our Samson's well being. You took the initiative of a problem we were not aware was even present. We are very, very... read more
SamsonPort Townsend, WA
Ripley (kitty) and I just wanted to thank Dr Vaughan and the whole staff for your great service and care. You were all great to work with, and communicated well with us! Ripley left... read more
Kali & Ripley