Business Details
24 Years
experience
Your Trusted Veterinarians for Feline Care in Centerville, OH
Established in 2002, Scratching Post Cat Hospital has been dedicated to providing comprehensive feline care in a calm, compassionate environment. Our practice focuses exclusively on cats, offering longer appointments to ensure thorough examinations and personalized lifetime care plans. We relocated to a purpose-built facility in 2007, expanding our capabilities to include surgery, diagnostics, and boarding. In 2023, Dr. Sara Wells, a Centerville native with extensive feline medicine experience, became the new owner while maintaining our family-owned tradition. Our team of veterinarians and specialists combines decades of expertise with gentle handling techniques to minimize stress for cats.We adhere to guidelines from the American Association of Feline Practitioners to ensure the highest standards of care. Our services range from wellness exams and dental care to advanced surgical procedures and cat grooming. We prioritize client education to empower cat owners in making informed healthcare decisions. The hospital's commitment to community cats extends to Trap-Neuter-Return advocacy and local outreach programs. With a focus on continuity of care, we maintain detailed medical records and offer follow-up support to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Services
Annual Exams
Cat Boarding
Diagnostic Imaging
Cat Grooming
Dental Care
Surgical Services
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We schedule longer appointments for thorough, unhurried cat examinations
- Our veterinarians have decades of combined feline medicine experience
- We maintain AAFP-recommended wellness protocols for all life stages
- Our facility includes dedicated boarding and surgical suites for cats
- We offer gentle handling techniques specifically designed for fearful felines
Associations and certifications
- American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP)
What people say
Exceptional staff
Clean office
Reasonable prices
Thorough exams
Genuine care
Services
Annual Examinations
Comprehensive physical exams following AAFP guidelines for cats under eight years old. Includes vaccine protocols, nutrition counseling, and preventive care planning to maintain optimal feline health through regular checkups.
Cat Boarding
Overnight boarding for established clients with pre-visit health requirements. Features dedicated cat-only facilities, medication administration, and special care for diabetic or aggressive patients with prior approval.
Diagnostic Imaging
On-site diagnostic services including digital radiography and lab testing. Enables accurate internal organ assessment for sick or injured cats, supporting timely treatment decisions through advanced veterinary technology.
Cat Grooming
Professional feline grooming services featuring de-matting, nail trims, ear cleaning, and anal sac expression. Specializes in lion cuts under sedation for matted cats requiring extra care.
Dental Care
Full-service dental procedures under anesthesia with ultrasonic scaling, polishing, and digital radiography. Addresses plaque removal, tooth extractions, and gum disease treatment to maintain feline oral hygiene.
People
Dr. Sara Wells
Veterinarian
Centerville native with 20+ years of feline medicine experience. Graduated from Ross University with a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2004. Specializes in internal medicine and gentle handling techniques for stressed cats.
Dr. Andy Summers
Veterinarian
Founder of Scratching Post Cat Hospital with decades of experience. Continues practicing as staff veterinarian while mentoring the next generation of feline care specialists in the Centerville community.
Allie
Office Manager
Veterinary professional with 10+ years of feline care experience. Manages hospital operations while maintaining a passion for cat well-being through both work and personal advocacy efforts.
Amanda
Registered Vet Tech
Certified technician providing compassionate care since 2012. Specializes in feline patient support and client education while maintaining continuing education in veterinary advancements.
Emma
Veterinary Assistant
Dayton native advocating for community cat welfare since 2021. Focuses on Trap-Neuter-Return programs and provides hands-on care for both clinic patients and local stray cat populations.
Questions
What services does Scratching Post Cat Hospital offer?
We provide wellness exams, diagnostics, dental care, surgery, grooming, and boarding specifically for cats with specialized handling techniques.
Do you require appointments for veterinary services?
Yes, we operate by appointment but make every effort to accommodate urgent cases and schedule new clients promptly.
What are your boarding requirements for cats?
Cats need recent exams, updated vaccinations, and negative FeLV/FIV test results. Special arrangements required for diabetic or aggressive patients.
How do you handle fearful feline patients?
Our staff uses gentle handling techniques and stress-reduction methods specifically designed for anxious cats during examinations and treatments.
Are your veterinarians specialized in cat care?
Both doctors have extensive feline medicine experience and follow American Association of Feline Practitioners guidelines for all treatments.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit cards, cash, and CareCredit financing options for veterinary services and boarding accommodations.
Reviews (4)
Abby Cline
Jun 24, 2022
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A clean, quiet office put my mind at ease. The staff was absolutely lovely, and the vet followed up with me personally about my cat's test results. I can't say enough about what a great experience it was.
Paul Grossi
Jun 23, 2022
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Great cat vet with nice facilities, attentive and helpful vets and techs, and typical prices! They helped us with a solution for bringing our ornery cat to the vet which would normally end in lots of scratches, blood, and a very angry cat. Now we won't have to dread it so much and he'll get better care as a result. Kudos!
Jb Soleda
May 17, 2022
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Dr. Summers is a good veterinarian. He was able to resolved the infection that the female cat developed in one of her ears due to scratching. He did not use a collar either which makes cats crazy. Clean and a friendly clinic, with reasonable prices.
Michael Hajba
Apr 07, 2022
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I have been taking my two cats here for almost 8 years. These folks are top notch. They were very nice when we recently had to assist my oldest cat in passing on. I would highly recommend them.
