Insider Pages Reviews for The Cat Practice Veterinary Hospital

1 Stars: WORST VET PRACTICE IN NYC (by by crazyforcats at Citysearch)

by crazyforcats at Citysearch — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 22:59:08 GMT

This is the worst vet anyone could ever use! Dr Sullivan KILLED my cat! When he called to tell me, his exact words were ""Oh, sorry Boo died, but I didn't do anything."" Why say that unless you have a guilty conscience! When I went to the office to make final arrangments he did not acknowledge me at ALL. HE IS THE WORST VET I HAVE EVER SEEN-DON'T GO THERE!

5 Stars: THE BEST ONE SO FAR! =) (by by tristam at Citysearch)

by tristam at Citysearch — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 22:50:43 GMT

Best vet i have been to. So good, helpful and positive.

5 Stars: great (by by virginiapiercew at Citysearch)

by virginiapiercew at Citysearch — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 22:44:01 GMT

It's always a delight to visit the cat practice.

5 Stars: thanks =) (by by trishas at Citysearch)

by trishas at Citysearch — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:25:14 GMT

I found the visit to be pleasant. Dr. Sullivan is good in handling Kelly. The environment is clean, and non cat smell. Thank you.

5 Stars: I trust (by by Holly R at Citysearch)

by Holly R at Citysearch — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 22:33:30 GMT

Cat practice is the only practice I trust here in US. I wouldn't like to have to change doctor. I am completely satisfied! Thx

5 Stars: confident (by by tristana at Citysearch)

by tristana at Citysearch — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 22:47:00 GMT

Always feel confident in care being given to her.

5 Stars: great (by by annettculnane at Citysearch)

by annettculnane at Citysearch — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 18:22:25 GMT

Very informative. Did a great job explaining the microchipping procedure.

5 Stars: great care! (by by Adawg7 at Citysearch)

by Adawg7 at Citysearch — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 18:03:30 GMT

Outstanding care. Very compassionate staff. Thank you!

5 Stars: Great!!! (by by Marshapayned at Citysearch)

by Marshapayned at Citysearch — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 19:53:28 GMT

Great service as always

5 Stars: Thank you!!! (by by liavanwyk at Citysearch)

by liavanwyk at Citysearch — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 18:56:05 GMT

Incredibly helpful and accommodating staff. Thank you so much!

5 Stars: Amazing care (by by verdameinhart at Citysearch)

by verdameinhart at Citysearch — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 18:32:13 GMT

Thank you for your amazing care.

5 Stars: Very Happy (by by katherinereinfeld at Citysearch)

by katherinereinfeld at Citysearch — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 23:04:01 GMT

We are very happy with the service provided at the cat practice.

5 Stars: Comfortable, relaxing experience (by by guestlw at Citysearch)

by guestlw at Citysearch — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 22:50:01 GMT

We've been bringing our kitten to the Cat Practice for many years. We trust them entirely with our cat's health. Everything is set up to ensure a comfortable, relaxing experience for your precious feline friend. Also the best Lion cat in town!

5 Stars: Awesome staff! (by by guestja at Citysearch)

by guestja at Citysearch — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 22:49:05 GMT

Always taken care of my cats for about 12 years. Very happy with the care taken! All the staff are great!

5 Stars: Everything is great (by by LindaP287 at Citysearch)

by LindaP287 at Citysearch — Tue, 24 May 2011 19:16:33 GMT

everything is great here! Terrific doctors, warm, friendly staff.

5 Stars: Loving care (by by VogeUm4128 at Citysearch)

by VogeUm4128 at Citysearch — Fri, 20 May 2011 19:25:40 GMT

The loving care my cat received at the Cat Practice will always be remembered.

5 Stars: Excellent service. (by by MarilynH at Citysearch)

by MarilynH at Citysearch — Thu, 12 May 2011 17:53:02 GMT

5 stars for excellent service.

5 Stars: Always been happy (by by grant linda at Citysearch)

by grant linda at Citysearch — Wed, 04 May 2011 22:00:27 GMT

I have always been happy with the entire Cat Practice experience. Always been able to see me right away whenever i was having at cat 911. I've came here for close to 10 years with all of my cats because i know it is the best service-care for my cats in the city.

5 Stars: Friendly and helpful (by by thomasinahader at Citysearch)

by thomasinahader at Citysearch — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 18:10:08 GMT

Always very friendly and helpful.

5 Stars: Fantastic (by by rachelrobertsf at Citysearch)

by rachelrobertsf at Citysearch — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:04:30 GMT

Fantastic and very helpful!

5 Stars: Will not take my cats anywhere else. (by by chelseafergusond at Citysearch)

by chelseafergusond at Citysearch — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 23:57:50 GMT

I have been coming to the cat practice since 2002 and i will not take my cats anywhere else.

5 Stars: Outstanding (by by domingamcbride at Citysearch)

by domingamcbride at Citysearch — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:37:55 GMT

Outstanding staff and care.

5 Stars: Always great (by by KristinHghs at Citysearch)

by KristinHghs at Citysearch — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 18:22:08 GMT

Everything was great as usual. Thank you.

5 Stars: Really good vet! (by by ashtoncharity at Citysearch)

by ashtoncharity at Citysearch — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 21:22:00 GMT

Great visit! Very helpful and encouraging!

5 Stars: Best place around (by by aprilwheeler at Citysearch)

by aprilwheeler at Citysearch — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:11:45 GMT

You guys are the greatest.

5 Stars: Love (by by sally brewer at Citysearch)

by sally brewer at Citysearch — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 18:19:28 GMT

I love coming here.

5 Stars: Would hate to take my cats anywhere else. (by by teresapalmerx at Citysearch)

by teresapalmerx at Citysearch — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 18:11:22 GMT

We have two cats and have taken them to several vets in the City, all of which were either overpriced or, frankly, didn't seem to like cats all that much (I suspect a lot of vets prefer dogs). When we heard about a vet who treated only cats, we decided to give them a try, and boy are we glad we did.Everyone who works here is great, from the receptionist to the vet techs to the vets themselves. Our cats have gotten great care here, and have generally been healthier since they starting being treated by Dr. Sullivan. The practice also gives out flyers on various topics, such as feeding, grooming, and so forth, which have been very helpful.As for the one reviewer who said that Dr. Sullivan is unprofessional and uncaring, the only thing I can think of is that she's talking about another Dr. Sullivan. We've always found him very professional, and he obviously loves cats; even when Dr. Lee, his associate, was treating our younger cat, he came over to say hello to her and pet her. We also found a tiny kitten (300 grams, or 10 ounces) on the street one night, and brought her in the next morning; Dr. Sullivan was not only great with her, but also called us of his own accord a couple of days later to ask how she was doing.I love this place, and would hate to take my cats anywhere else.

5 Stars: So wonderful! (by by jackson melinda at Citysearch)

by jackson melinda at Citysearch — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 19:46:14 GMT

Everyone at the cat practice is so wonderful! I will always bring my little lucy here!

5 Stars: We're believers (by by jennifer bowmand at Citysearch)

by jennifer bowmand at Citysearch — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:47:34 GMT

Ok so we're still early into our experience with the Cat Practice as we just took our little train wreck there earlier today but first signs are super positive. You might consider opting out of some of the more thorough efforts of the doctor. She's doing the right thing but this place is appropriately expensive (high quality and in NYC) but you can rack up a serious bill super fast so you might consider if you really need blood work done. This IS NOT an attempt to over-charge you, that's really not their schtick but just something to think about.The whole vibe of the place is absolutely fantastic and they take in abandoned cats and support them without help from others - I really can't overemphasize how cool they are. Very professional and helpful staff and you'll practically want to spend the whole day there hanging out with all the fun cats who seem to pretty much run the place. And even with that, its super clean and overall just great from top to bottom. I guess that's why I went with the 5 stars. We're believers.

5 Stars: My cat didnt want to leave (by by kathleen fowler at Citysearch)

by kathleen fowler at Citysearch — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:31:10 GMT

I boarded my cat with the Cat Practice over Thanksgiving and he couldn't have been happier. The staff was very attentive (both when he arrived and when he departed) and were careful to place him near friendly cats. The boarding and examination area are spotless (even when my boyfriend and I arrived at the end of the night unannounced) and smell clean. All the other cats I saw there seemed to be happy and were very well cared for. All the litter boxes had fresh litter, the food bowls has fresh wet food and the cages were otherwise tidy. I would recommend this place to owners who love their cats

5 Stars: Great place (by by heatherdvs at Citysearch)

by heatherdvs at Citysearch — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:25:53 GMT

Sweet professional and caring.

5 Stars: My cat was in great hands (by by risasack at Citysearch)

by risasack at Citysearch — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 18:42:58 GMT

As the name suggests, The Cat Practice solely specializes in cats: vet care, boarding, grooming. I took little Julio in for boarding during our vacation. While we were gone, he was let out every day for a little while to roam free in the office, petted, snuggled and fed twice a day. He also got his claws trimmed. When I picked him up, he was calm and happy, snuggling up to one of the employees. When I signed him out, they gave me a complete ""progress report"" with results of his physical and how he behaved while we were away. The staff was very nice and knowledgeable. Although this establishment charges a little more than your average place for boarding ($20 a day), it is worth the extra money knowing your kitty cat is in good hands.

5 Stars: Everyone is great (by by guesttho at Citysearch)

by guesttho at Citysearch — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 20:06:02 GMT

Everyone who works here is great, from the receptionist to the vet techs to the vets themselves. Our cats have gotten great care here, and have generally been healthier since they starting being treated by Dr. Sullivan. The practice also gives out flyers on various topics, such as feeding, grooming, and so forth, which have been very helpful.

5 Stars: Always (by by charciclli at Citysearch)

by charciclli at Citysearch — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 18:41:46 GMT

5 stars always!

5 Stars: Lovely (by by dariahken at Citysearch)

by dariahken at Citysearch — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 19:44:40 GMT

Her home away from home!

5 Stars: Superb! (by by myrnasulkowski at Citysearch)

by myrnasulkowski at Citysearch — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 22:54:02 GMT

""Yes! It is a wonderful place to bring your cats! We have been taking our cats for check-ups and boarding to The Cat Practice since 1982. Dr. Skip Sullivan is a dedicated and caring vet whose expertise in feline diagnosis and treatment is superb. He and his first-rate staff excel in sensitivity and have been treating cats of ours since 1982. The office and waiting area are neat and clean as is their well kept boarding facility. We often board our cats there when we go on vacation. While boarding, the cats get lots of attention and individualized care regarding diet, medication (if prescribed), daily brushing, and exercise. We also get updates on their stay. They even amuse the cats with videos of chirping birds! The expertise and dedication of Dr. Sullivan and his staff have helped our cats live long healthy lives. We recommend the Cat Practice enthusiastically.
In times of illness we have been welcomed to visit our cats daily.""

5 Stars: It's worth every penny (by by Time Square at Citysearch)

by Time Square at Citysearch — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 22:40:43 GMT

These guys are as good as it gets. I brought my Venus to The Cat Practice after having been told by another vet that there was nothing wrong with her and that her unusual behavior was not derived from a medical problem. Dr. Sullivan asked lots of questions and took the time to understand my cat, getting to the medical root of Venus' bad behavior without all the expensive tests that the previous vet required (in the end, to no avail). He seemed incredibly knowledgeable and took the time to share that knowledge with me and answer all my questions. The staff are also amazing. After getting a diagnosis that required medication, I was nervous about how to administer pills and liquid antibiotics. One of the assistants gave me a demonstration and let me practice until i felt comfortable with the process. And his tips really worked! I'd happily recommend this place to anybody whose cat needs a little extra attention. It's worth every penny.

5 Stars: Convenient location (by by karastolzenberg at Citysearch)

by karastolzenberg at Citysearch — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 20:00:10 GMT

was searching for a vet that focuses on cats. It's scary enough for my kitties to go to the vet without making them put up with scary dogs nosies and smells. The staff here is very friendly and it's easy to get appointments. The doctors seemed knowledgeable and explained things thoroughly. I like the central convenient location, but it is on an avenue, which makes the street busy and noisy when I'm carrying the cats from the cab to the door. The cats in the boarding area seemed to be getting a lot of attention from the technicians and staff.

5 Stars: Great place to check out (by by billyeoxnam at Citysearch)

by billyeoxnam at Citysearch — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 01:20:43 GMT

Cats practice is a great place to check out if you are in the market for a place to keep your pet cat during a holiday visit or when you are going away for business. They have supervised playrooms for a fun atmosphere for your cats. They also make sure that your pets get exercise.

5 Stars: Competent and Genuine (by by NYNYguest at Citysearch)

by NYNYguest at Citysearch — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 23:11:04 GMT

After seeing two other vets about our cats chronic respiratory issue, we went to The Cat Practice. (Previously we had been told by the other vets that the issue was likely allergy-related and hard to diagnose/treat.) Dr. Sullivan was not satisfied with this surface explanation and conducted multiple tests. The cat tested positive for a bacterial organism, which required a medication specific to the bacteria to finally rid the cat of this ongoing, chronic problem. Without Dr. Sullivans help, who know how long the other vets would have needed to get the diagnosis right, if at all? Long and short, I wish we had not wasted time, money and our pet's comfort going elsewhere before here. Dr. Sullivan was prompt, caring, knowledgeable, and accessible for follow up. He is as competent and genuine as they come. After visiting The Cat Practice, Dr. Sullivan is the only vet we would we trust with our cats health.

5 Stars: Wouldn't go elsewhere (by by johanneabriola at Citysearch)

by johanneabriola at Citysearch — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 19:27:11 GMT

According to its website, The Cat Practice was the first feline-only veterinary practice in the world. I've been taking my cat to the Cat Practice for two and a half years and I wouldn't go elsewhere. Everyone here, from Dr. Sullivan to the receptionists, loves cats and treats them accordingly. The facilities are impeccably clean and cheerful. I've boarded my cat at the Cat Practice several times and I always have peace of mind knowing she's in good hands, as the cats are monitored carefully and given play time with the staff. Prices are more expensive than I've encountered at other clinics but the attention and love that the ""patients"" get here is worth every penny.

5 Stars: Love this place (by by Guset9358 at Citysearch)

by Guset9358 at Citysearch — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 18:34:32 GMT

I love this place. My cat loves this place. I have never been turned down for boarding, which runs around $25 per day for non-medical.
Moreover, they know my cat by name and more often than not, he is hanging out outside of his cage when I arrive to pick him up. If your cat is high maintenance about being left on his own, as mine is, look no further. They really care about the animals at The Cat Practice and are pretty great to people, too.

5 Stars: Staff is lovely (by by summer6981 at Citysearch)

by summer6981 at Citysearch — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 19:31:49 GMT

Staff here is lovely to work with and they take great care of Cara.

5 Stars: Everything great (by by caterinak at Citysearch)

by caterinak at Citysearch — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 19:32:56 GMT

Everything was great with the staff. Good!

5 Stars: Simply the best (by by bonnielindbeck at Citysearch)

by bonnielindbeck at Citysearch — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 20:03:04 GMT

Love, love, triple love The Cat Practice. Dr. Sullivan, the techs and especially the front desk personnel are a blessing. My girls, Lovey and Sheba, have been patients for several years after I adopted them from Animal Care and Control. Prior to that, my beloved big boy, Nelson, was attended to with truly personal care during his long bout with diabetes and a heart condition. Dr. Sullivan has written a witty and informative book, which was placed under many Christmas trees last year. I cannot recommend this care center highly enough. They are simply the best.

5 Stars: Dedicated staff (by by shaylato at Citysearch)

by shaylato at Citysearch — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 23:19:26 GMT

The entire staff is dedicated to providing calm, comfortable care for your beloved cat. I adore my cat, but I realize he can be quite unmanageable to others. The receptionist, the technicians, and the vet were very flexible and compassionate. I would definitely recommend The Cat Practice.

5 Stars: Great vets (by by GuestNY at Citysearch)

by GuestNY at Citysearch — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 23:17:24 GMT

This place is one of the reasons I love NY. They saved our cat who fell into a diabetic coma - one week and much care later we got a bill that didn't break us. We moved to LA, came back and ran to Cat Practice to board our cat Leroy. They care for our cats, are great vets and prices are so incredibly sane you find you want to give em more.\r
Cannot recommend highly enough.

5 Stars: The best in town (by by bokruediger at Citysearch)

by bokruediger at Citysearch — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 21:51:01 GMT

5 Stars: Thank you!! (by by bramacone at Citysearch)

by bramacone at Citysearch — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 01:16:53 GMT

Smooth, painless, effective and endlessly patient - thank you!!

5 Stars: Great! (by by Guest A at Citysearch)

by Guest A at Citysearch — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 23:51:49 GMT

I appreciate Dr. Sullivan's calm manner and his honesty about Neptune's case. The office staff is great!

5 Stars: The Best (by by maximinaharis at Citysearch)

by maximinaharis at Citysearch — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 22:10:04 GMT

Dr. Sullivan is the best!!

5 Stars: Fantastic (by by NYlover3 at Citysearch)

by NYlover3 at Citysearch — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 18:47:33 GMT

Always taken care of my cats for about 12 years. Very happy with the care taken! All the staff are great!

5 Stars: Excellent experiences (by by Ny GuEsT at Citysearch)

by Ny GuEsT at Citysearch — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 19:38:00 GMT

My experiences at the cat practice have been excellent!

5 Stars: The Best There Is (by by jennifer2011 at Citysearch)

by jennifer2011 at Citysearch — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 20:49:17 GMT

5 Stars: The Best There Is (by Jennifer S.)

Jennifer S. — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 19:53:00 GMT

After seeing two other vets about our cat??s chronic respiratory issue, we went to The Cat Practice. (Previously we had been told by the other vets that the issue was likely allergy-related and hard to diagnose/treat.) Dr. Sullivan was not satisfied with this surface explanation and conducted multiple tests. The cat tested positive for a bacterial organism, which required a medication specific to the bacteria to finally rid the cat of this ongoing, chronic problem. Without Dr. Sullivan??s help, who know how long the other vets would have needed to get the diagnosis right, if at all? Long and short, I wish we had not wasted time, money and our pet's comfort going elsewhere before here. Dr. Sullivan was prompt, caring, knowledgeable, and accessible for follow up. He is as competent and genuine as they come. After visiting The Cat Practice, Dr. Sullivan is the only vet we would we trust with our cat??s health.

5 Stars: Terrific (by by debiscaff at Citysearch)

by debiscaff at Citysearch — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 19:51:11 GMT

everything is great here! Terrific doctors, warm, friendly staff.

5 Stars: Amazing (by by Sheer Genius at Citysearch)

by Sheer Genius at Citysearch — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 22:01:27 GMT

There boarding is the best!

5 Stars: Very Happy! (by by dencecorbin at Citysearch)

by dencecorbin at Citysearch — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 22:52:42 GMT

I had a good visit my cat was happy with the dentistry.

1 Stars: Be Prepared To Pay. And Pay........!!! (by by calaban at Citysearch)

by calaban at Citysearch — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 23:23:04 GMT

I was a customer of the Cat Practice for many years. In general the quality of care, espically from Dr. Skip was fine and I admit that having the office in the neighborhood also made for a convenient arrangement. His services do not come cheap. Recently we had a dear cat with a lingering illness. I never added up the bills, but we spent several thousand dollars there, most of it in the final months of his life. \r
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When it was finally his time, we took him to the office to be euthanized. I was handed a bill as we left and just signed the credit card slip without looking at it. Several days later I found that in addition to the procedure, I was actually billed for an office visit! \r
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How do you spell GREED?\r

1 Stars: Do Not Use!!! (by by RichieC at Citysearch)

by RichieC at Citysearch — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:48:07 GMT

We left our cats with The Cat Practice for one week. Our cats were returned to us and we were told they ""did very well."" Within 48 hours, one of our cats was in the ER with kidney failure.

The Cat Practice gave us no indication that he may be severely ill. He was not treated or diagnosed with kidney failure, and when we called to get advice, we were told to give him more thyroid medicine to stimulate his appetite.

Send your cat to a boarding facility that cares and will actively monitor your pets. Do not use The Cat Practice.

5 Stars: Compassionate Care (by Chip C.)

Chip C. — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 01:54:00 GMT

My cat has been a long time patient of Dr. Sullivan and I have always been very pleased with his practice and staff. Recently, my cat had a serious issue with loss of mobility and pain in his lower back and hind legs. It was a very scary situation, but Dr. Sullivan quickly ascertained that the cause was a herniated disc and began my cat on a course of rehabilitation with an initial cortisone shot and conservative, but effective, doses of a feline safe steroid.

I also ended up medically boarding him for about a week to better control his movement while the disc healed. During this period I was very worried and the separation from my cat was emotionally challenging as I feared he may possibly have irreparable spinal damage. But Yolanda and Mubarik and the rest of the staff were incredibly compassionate and encouraged me to visit him as often as possible, which I did. The care they gave him was exceptional and he began to respond well to the course of treatment and gain mobility again.

Lastly, Dr. Sullivan helped refer me to the top veterinary neurologist in New York (the amazing Dr. Boaz Levitin at NYC Veterinary Specialists) so my cat could have further evaluation and treatment recommendations for long term care.

I felt that Dr. Sullivan really helped me to understand the diagnosis, to make well balanced decisions in regards to initial treatment options, and encouraged me to seek additional opinions from specialists. I never felt any pressure to jump into costly and possibly ineffective surgeries, etc. He is a truly caring professional that I would highly recommend for both routine and serious cat health issues.

5 Stars: Great vet! (by by notmike at Citysearch)

by notmike at Citysearch — Mon, 25 May 2009 01:54:00 GMT

Dr Skip Sullivan has always given my cats great care. One of my cats needed a dental cleaning but had a heart murmor - so I didnt want to put him under anesthesia. I actually got into a huge argument with the cat guy on the upper west side about it. Anyway - Dr Sullivan opened my cats mouth and chipped the tarter off himself and said there you go...done! Try and brush if you can but you dont need to put him under now.

5 Stars: Yes! It is a wonderful place to bring your cats! (by by Morrie at Citysearch)

by Morrie at Citysearch — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:25:16 GMT

Yes! It is a wonderful place to bring your cats!\r
We have been taking our cats for check-ups and boarding to The Cat Practice since 1982. Dr. Skip Sullivan is a dedicated and caring vet whose expertise in feline diagnosis and treatment is superb. He and his first-rate staff excel in sensitivity and have been treating cats of ours since 1982. The office and waiting area are neat and clean as is their well kept boarding facility. We often board our cats there when we go on vacation. While boarding, the cats get lots of attention and individualized care regarding diet, medication (if prescribed), daily brushing, and exercise. We also get updates on their stay. They even amuse the cats with videos of chirping birds!\r
In times of illness we have been welcomed to visit our cats daily.\r
The expertise and dedication of Dr. Sullivan and his staff have helped our cats live long healthy lives. We recommend the Cat Practice enthusiastically.\r
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Morrie and Henry Silvert\r

5 Stars: My cat didn't want to leave! (by by sirenspirit227 at Citysearch)

by sirenspirit227 at Citysearch — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 20:34:39 GMT

2 Stars: For cat people not actual cats (by by KL1122 at Citysearch)

by KL1122 at Citysearch — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 04:33:46 GMT

Great for people who like cats and for friendly boarders. Boarding facility and staff great. They get special attention and if friendly get to roam around the place. Let's be realistic though... people who go to the Cat Practice often are the owners of some pretty unruly felines. Aggressive cats do not like other cats period. Especially not while they are going through an exam, a very stressful event in and of itself. There are cats everywhere! My cat hated it. Even in the waiting room a random cat wandered up to her in her carrier and it was all over. I went to a ""cat practice"" in another state once and they had it all right. Spaced out appointments so only one cat in the lobby at a time, a private room with a door, and no other animals in the treatment room. I've never seen my cat behave better. This place has it all wrong.

5 Stars: Super Place for cats (by by pgoody at Citysearch)

by pgoody at Citysearch — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 22:50:47 GMT

Recently, my cat was howling at odd hours of the night for no apparent reason. He's 17 years old now and we were unsure if he was in pain or if this behavior was indicative of his old age. We took Hobbes to see Dr. Skip and discovered that Hobbes had severe gum desease and aging kidneys. After a course of antibiotics and vitamins for his kidneys, he's home, happy, and the howling has stopped. During his 3 day stay, I recieved periodic updates on his progress which put me at ease. I've always been pleased with the service from the Cat Practice that I have been receiving for the past 18 years. With such caring over these many years, Dr. Skip has become like family.

5 Stars: What a wonderful place to bring your cat! (by by yogacat15 at Citysearch)

by yogacat15 at Citysearch — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:49:24 GMT

I have been taking my cats to The Cat Practice for years, and I have to say that I continue to be amazed by the outstanding service, and the vets attention to detail. I have read a few disparaging reviews, which really make no sense to me. The review that suggested the vet was rough with the cats is simply not accurate. The vet has always been very gentle with my cats, and takes the extra time to make them feel comfortable.A lot of my cat owning friends take their cats here and they have all had the same wonderful experience that I have had. I always feel very comfortable boarding my cats at The Cat Practice because I know that they will be well taken care of. I honestly wouldn't trust any other vet to take care of my cats.

5 Stars: The Negative Claims On This Board Against The Cat Practice Are Absolute Nonsense (by by moosekarloff at Citysearch)

by moosekarloff at Citysearch — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:14:09 GMT

I've read some of the negative reviews posted here about The Cat Practice and I'm astounded. What was described is at total odds with my experience with this veteranian going back over 20 years, and the almost identical language and nature of complaints clearly suggests that each of these posts was the work of the same person. Perhaps this naysayer is a disgruntled former employee, attempting to damage the business by flaming it anonymously on this board.\r
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I have been bringing my cats to Dr. Skip Sullivan since the early 1980s, and he has consistently provided top flight services: he is a very fine surgeon, an incredible diagnostician and has one of the gentlest, most attentive and caring bed side manners I've ever encountered in a veteranian. This is no small claim, as I have been a cat fancier for 50 years and have known quite a few vets over the decades. Furthermore, his office and treatment areas are immaculately clean, and his staff has always been professional, capable and courteous to myself and my cats. I cannot praise The Cat Practice enough, and, Dr. Sullivan's sterling reputation is certainly well deserved.\r
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Some of these negative posts about The Cat Practice mention the sending of outstanding balances to a debt collection agency. This is total BS in that The Cat Practice requires full payment to be made at the time services are provided. So, there are no ""outstanding balances"" these bogus slams were referring to. At least, there hasn't been in all the years I've been bringing my cats there. And, even if this were the case, it's quite disingenuous for deadbeats to complain about those they owe money when they're expected to pay up.\r
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You have to take these anonymous slams on the internet with a grain of salt. It's very easy for some hostile coward to attempt to besmirch someone's professional reputation while hiding behind a shadowy screen handle. So, I'm going to sign this post with my actual name.\r
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Keith C. Ninesling

1 Stars: Not worth the money.. (by by Libya53 at Citysearch)

by Libya53 at Citysearch — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 06:12:19 GMT

Not worth the money! Not a very good practice for cats from the vet to the staff. Not knowledgeable. He strikes me as a vet his only there for the buck and has no care or love for cats at all. I hope he goes out of bussiness soon.

1 Stars: Do not recommend.. (by by tj21 at Citysearch)

by tj21 at Citysearch — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 02:35:13 GMT

I highly don't recommend this vet. Not the nices guy and very impatient so that's strike one. He made me feel like he was in a rush and not willing to answer all the questions I have. Doesn't know and not willing to calm my cats at all knowing the fact that most cats get nervous going to the vet. His not so gentle with my cats either. He kept on slamming them back on the table when they make a moved...he was completely rough to them even though I said my cats are old. There were quite a few technicians walking around doing nothing and yet non of them came in the room to help out. As far as the whole office, it's quite filthy and smelly. This placed is not to be recommended.

5 Stars: Amazing Boarding (by by camwill at Citysearch)

by camwill at Citysearch — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 03:42:55 GMT

Have you seen their boarding area? It's amazing! They have a DVD player that plays movies featuring things like birds and insects to keep the cats entertained. The cats there were mesmerized by the show. It was hilarious to watch. \r
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This is my first year in the city with a cat and I have been worried about where I'd board kitty over Christmas while I'm away. I dropped by last friday to check out the place beforehand. They gave me a full tour and everyone was friendly and answered all my questions.

1 Stars: Foorget about this vet... (by by peter0707 at Citysearch)

by peter0707 at Citysearch — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 19:11:48 GMT

This vet is totaly impatient. I think that in order to be a good vet you really need a lot of patient for animals. This vet is totally impatient and has no bedside manners. My cat was nervous and some how this guy didn't understand how cats can be nervous going to vets. He did not have an assistant present in the room and it was obvious that he couldn't do it himself yet he didn't ask the technician to come in the room instead he was being rough to my cat and using forced on my kitty. You would think that if his been doing this for a long time that he would develop some warm and fuzzy feeling for cats and some good tricks under his sleeves to in examining cats but no! I would never take my cat here ever again. I find this guy to be abusive to my cat. Be ware! Also this place is not very clean. For a place on 5th aven, this practice is sub-standard. Yet, they charge 5 star fee. As far as the staff, not the best service.

5 Stars: Great Experience! (by by mayagirl99 at Citysearch)

by mayagirl99 at Citysearch — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 03:24:32 GMT

I took my long haired, 'very feisty with strangers' cat to the Cat Practice in hopes of some help with some bad mats that had formed on her otherwise lovely coat. While she is normally a very loving cat, she had a history of bad behavior at the vet- one time she even bit the tech so hard he had to go the emergency room! in any case, i wanted to take her somewhere they would know how to handle her. the tech was fabulous. so nice and asked many questions to better understand how to care for my special kitty. the drop off in the morning and pick up in the evening schedule also helps. in fact, they called me three times to make sure she was getting only the care i wanted. so, while the vet experience is not a positive one for most felines, the cat practice really does their best to make it as painless as possible. i give them an A plus!

1 Stars: I agree unprofessional billing... (by by joharra at Citysearch)

by joharra at Citysearch — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 19:13:04 GMT

There seems to be a pattern of complaint with this practice. I have been going here for a while and i have an outstanding balance that i did not know I have. Instead of sending me a notice or contacting me it was sent to the collection agency as well. I would have like for them to have contacted me before doing this. It was absolutely unnecessary. I thought I have a good relationship with this practice, but I now know that I don't and obviously i'm not important of a patient to keep. They could have tried to extend themselve's with a little effort and a phone call wouldn't hurt. I don't recommend this place. Be ware ,they don't care about clients!

1 Stars: I wouldn't take my cat here.. (by by melissab137 at Citysearch)

by melissab137 at Citysearch — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 04:13:09 GMT

This Vet. is rude! very dry and no personality. Poor quality of examination of my beloved cat. He did a very fast job and didn't take his time examining my pet and I got charged pretty hefty. He was in and out of the room like he was pre-occupied about something else instead of doing his job. I don't think this guy likes cats at all, I think his in it for the money. He's staff doesn't care either. They look very unhappy with their job. this is not the place I want to treat my beloved pet. The place doesn't look sanitary either and smells funky. Be ware of this practice!

1 Stars: unhappy visit.. (by by alexrodriguiz at Citysearch)

by alexrodriguiz at Citysearch — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 03:15:47 GMT

This vetrinarian I saw was very unprofessional. He has no patience with cats, so I don't see the point of calling this place a ""cats practice"". I've taken my cat here twice and both times this guy was very rough to my cat and he would always pin my cat very hard and rough when he would moved to a point that you can hear his bones being banged against the table. Also, too many staff hanging around but never any assistant present in the room for extra help. They are never on time and it makes my cat even more nervous waiting outside. The staff wasn't very courteous either starting from the front desk to the office manager. This place is charging 5 star service fee but they don't meet the standard of a 5 star quality care at all. I actually think thats stealing money. The place doesn't look sanitary either. It's very filthy. Osha should pay this place a visit. Over all, my opinion of this place is they don't care about your cats but only money. My cat was certainly unhappy with his visit to this vet.

1 Stars: Lost Faith/Confidence in this Practice (by by kellygray at Citysearch)

by kellygray at Citysearch — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 23:35:12 GMT

I had been taking my Siamese cats to Dr. Sullivan for 20 years..since his practice was in the Village. I had complete faith in the vet care and was confident even boarding my animals there when I myself was hospitalized unexpectedly. The reception staff was also attentive and helpful. HOWEVER--when a bill was inadvertently not paid it was immediately sent to a collection agency.! No attempt was made to contact me to address the situation. I found this very unprofessional and unacceptable not to mention embarrassing!\r
I have since taken my cats elsewhere for lack of this poorly managed practice.

5 Stars: Exceptional Veterinary Care (by by tomf22 at Citysearch)

by tomf22 at Citysearch — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 19:50:43 GMT

My wife and I have been bringing our two cats to the Cat Practice for seven years, and we have always been extremely satisfied with the service. Over the years, our cats have had a variety of problems, from abcessed teeth to urinary track infection to ear infections to problems with their weight, and we have always felt confident bringing our cats to the Cat Practice. Dr. Sullivan is an excellent vet, and his staff has always been very courteous and helpful. And we love that our cats get their treatment at a dog-free facility! \r
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I would recommend the Cat Practice to anybody - and in fact I do, whenever I meet a fellow cat owner.

1 Stars: Don't go. (by by parisgreen04 at Citysearch)

by parisgreen04 at Citysearch — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 22:11:32 GMT

I made an appointment about my cat's ear infection. She had been scratching her ears quite a lot and shaking her head. While the Dr. seemed quite nice. He charged me $95 to say come back in two weeks about her ear infection with out even looking down her ears. Two weeks later she now has a full blown ear infection and can't even stand up. I did not feel listened to at all and because he didn't even look in her ears except for to test her for ear mites, which I already knew she didn't have, his neglect is costing me more money and time as well causing my poor little kitty unnecessary pain. I would not recommend this Dr. to anyone.

1 Stars: Unprofessional billing practices (by by michiesan at Citysearch)

by michiesan at Citysearch — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 03:01:06 GMT

After being a good customer for a couple of years, they sent me to collection without calling or trying to reach me in regards to an outstanding bill I did not know I had. \r
Very disappointing customer / patient experience. Will not recommend to anyone I know. \r
Sub par service.

3 Stars: Saved my cat's life (by by juliette333 at Citysearch)

by juliette333 at Citysearch — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 19:19:28 GMT

A little background first: After spending $3000 at a prestigious hospital on my cat Lucky Lou and seeing 5 different doctors in a matter of two weeks, I was starting to lose hope when no one could quite figure out what my ""cat-child"" had. He was first diagnosed with cholangiohepatitis, and if you google that, it's definitely not something you want your cat to have--it's a severe and often fatal problem with the liver. It's pretty common with cats, especially fat ones, and the Luckster was a fatty. He was hospitalized for a couple days at a hospital other than the Cat Practice, and he was released with medicine for his diagnosed cholangiohepatitis. BUT, that's not what the Fat Luck had. The medicine worked for a little while, but he just wasn't getting better as far as eating, his skin color (it was yellow at the time), and just his overall spirit. I was feeding him baby food with syringes--it just didn't seem like it was getting better. SO, I decided to try one more doctor. I knew tthe Cat Practice because this was the only place that carried Lucky's strict diet, and he had been there before. I have no idea why I didn't take him there in the first place, just panicked I guess. At this point, Lucky was on 200cc fluids a day (fluids which yours truly administered--NOT FUN), and was barely eating. Dr. Sullivan, who is so, so, so kind, I can't say enough, saw Lucky, did some tests, and gave him medicine (Actigall and Heptosupport) for his gall bladder. I took Lucky home on Sept. 29, and on Sept. 30 I already saw a difference. He wanted to eat! A week later he was playing with his string. And now, it's December 8, and his lab results came back completely clear of any problems. You have to understand, prior to this, all the other doctors were telling me that the Luckster was on his way out. But now my 10-year-old kitty is even better than before.

5 Stars: I love these people (by jamie j.)

jamie j. — Sat, 14 Oct 2006 08:12:00 GMT

Receptionist is a sweet heart who really cares. Doctor S. is highly educated, a cat lover, and has tons of experience. Staff is great. They are the only people my cat is not scared of (must be because they really are cat lovers). They are reasonably priced-and will not bullshit you or make you spend more than need be. And they are open 7 days a week!

PROS: Everything
CONS: Nothing I can think of.

5 Stars: WE LOVE THE CAT PRACTICE! (by by jenvg at Citysearch)

by jenvg at Citysearch — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 09:00:00 GMT

We love The Cat Practice. The staff is fantastic; caring, knowledgeable & friendly. The ""no dog"" office is ideal for our fearful kitty and the Sunday hours saved his life. Dr. Sullivan is a great vet and as far as fees and medicine prices go, we understand the costs of running a business in NYC. \r
The Cat Practice is a gem. \r
Jenny & Scott

1 Stars: Unimpressive veterinary care (by by mel77 at Citysearch)

by mel77 at Citysearch — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 09:00:00 GMT

I took my cat to the cat practice to have her spayed. They didn't get around to doing it on the first day she was there because they were too busy, so she had to stay an extra day. Then, when she was returned to me, the fur on her whole body was sticky with dried, fermented urine that she had lain in, and she had picked up some kind of resperatory infection. She ended up requiring 2 weeks on antibiotics to clear it up. They also don't use dissolving stitches for this operation, requiring additional trauma for the poor cat to return to the vet for stitch removal. This practice seemed haphazard, overloaded and inattentive.

5 Stars: User review by zoe242 (by by zoe242 at Citysearch)

by zoe242 at Citysearch — Sat, 25 Feb 2006 09:00:00 GMT

I was very nervous in trying to find a place that my cat felt comfortable and as ease. The staff is wonderful and Dr. Sullivan was very gentle with my Zoe. I was given a tour of the facilty and saw just how all the cats that were boarded were very relaxed and seemed very happy.

5 Stars: Easing the mind (by by hbynoe at Citysearch)

by hbynoe at Citysearch — Tue, 24 Jan 2006 09:00:00 GMT

upon realising that my cat needed a passport in order to travel and that can take up to six months i had to find a place to leave my dear sweet kitty for one month. the selection process for me was hard but as soon as i picked up the phone and heard a genuine feeling coming back to me i know that this was the place. I dropped him off and just took in the area, friendly staff, warm regions inside, really clean surroundings and most of the cats looked as though they were having a great time. I was hesitant but in the end made the right decision. you need not to worry because they know the ins and outs of what cats like, dislike and can handle. i highly recomend that everyone use this place for boarding especially if they are concerned

3 Stars: Cat's Meow (by Mads R.)

Mads R. — Wed, 23 Nov 2005 15:58:00 GMT

5 Stars: My cat's Best friend (by by amelialouis at Citysearch)

by amelialouis at Citysearch — Thu, 10 Nov 2005 09:00:00 GMT

Dr. 'Skip' truly has a gift with cats. He is an excellent Feline Specialist who also understands the cats' 'guardians'. He takes that extra time with us and we always know we can call at anytime. The staff is sensitive and warm.

4 Stars: Attentive, friendly (by Mahendra V.)

Mahendra V. — Sat, 03 Sep 2005 22:16:00 GMT

PROS: ExperienceThey care
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1 Stars: over-rated (by by kittylover at Citysearch)

by kittylover at Citysearch — Wed, 13 Jul 2005 19:06:56 GMT

amazingly unprofessional behavior from the receptionist and a 225% mark-up in medication (oh, you bet i checked) overshadows anything else about this establishment. i suppose if you are taking your cat to a fifth avenue vet you might expect the mark-up, but certainly not such poor service from the front desk.

5 Stars: Attentive, friendly, cat-only (by by esiamese at Citysearch)

by esiamese at Citysearch — Tue, 26 Apr 2005 09:00:00 GMT

I was searching for a vet that focuses on cats. It's scary enough for my kitties to go to the vet without making them put up with scary dogs nosies and smells. The staff here is very friendly and it's easy to get appointments. The doctors seemed knowledgeable and explained things thoroughly. I like the central convenient location, but it is on an avenue, which makes the street busy and noisy when I'm carrying the cats from the cab to the door. The cats in the boarding area seemed to be getting a lot of attention from the technicians and staff.

5 Stars: Great doctor and staff (by by jickib at Citysearch)

by jickib at Citysearch — Sat, 01 Jun 2002 09:00:00 GMT

The cat practice is always open and willing to see my cat whenever there is a problem.. In addition, Dr. Sullivan was able to tell me why my cat's ears were always missing hair on his ears.. Other doctors had no idea what was causing the problem but Dr. Sullivan found my cat had a food allergy and now his ears are fine!