The Cat Hospital

The Cat Hospital is a cat-only veterinary hospital and a purpose-built facility focused exclusively on feline medicine. The website states it was founded by Clare Meade and is accredited as a Veterinary Hospital by the Veterinary Council of Ireland. Reviews repeatedly point to a consult style that feels unhurried and practical: one owner says they were “given plenty of time and not rushed,” and another specifically mentions not being pushed or shamed into buying “top rated products.” Owners also describe the clinic managing longer-term, cat-specific needs (weight management via the “Curvy Cat Club,” scheduled heart ultrasounds, and treatment for eye/skin conditions), alongside routine annual check-ups and vaccinations.

Services

Based on the clinic website and the latest written reviews, the clinic offers

• •Cat-only veterinary care (species handled: cats)
• •Surgery
• •Imaging and diagnostics
• •Ultrasound (including heart ultrasounds mentioned in reviews)
• •X-rays
• •Dental X-rays
• •In-house testing
• •In-house blood tests
• •Blood pressure testing
• •Ongoing care referenced in reviews
• •Weight management programme (“Curvy Cat Club”)
• •Treatment for eye and skin conditions
• •Annual check-ups and vaccinations

Out-of-hours: the website states an out-of-hours service is available, with emergency services provided by Blackpool Vets.

People

• •Clare Meade (Head Vet & Founder): Named on the website as founder. In reviews, “Clare” is singled out by name as someone an owner “wouldn’t trust [their] cat … with anybody else,” suggesting she is a key decision factor for some clients.
• •Wider team: Multiple reviews describe staff as responsive and helpful, and one owner highlights feeling listened to and not rushed during appointments. Another notes the team makes cats feel comfortable during visits and communicates well (e.g., explaining plans and making it easier to bring pets in).

Reviews

Google rating: 4.9 stars from 267 reviews. “”

• •Appointments described as unhurried: owners mention being given “plenty of time” and not feeling rushed.
• •Low-pressure approach: one owner contrasts this clinic with a previous vet, saying they weren’t pushed or shamed into buying premium products.
• •Cat-specific expertise in practice: reviews reference a dedicated weight programme (“Curvy Cat Club”), timely heart ultrasounds, and successful treatment of eye and skin conditions.
• •Communication and handling: owners mention excellent communication and that the team works to keep cats comfortable during visits.
• •Reliability over years: one reviewer notes multiple cats being cared for well over the years, and another says they can “always get an appointment when needed.”