Cat Hospital

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I had just moved down to Fort Myers with my cat and he started sneezing a lot and didn't seem as active. I often drove past the Cat Hospital, so I decided it would be a convenient place to try.
I called to make an appointment and the lady on the phone was very nice and friendly.
When I took my cat in for his appointment, the vet was extremely nice and treated my cat (my little Otis) like a person. It was refreshing to find a vet that cares as much about Otis's well-being, as I do. The vet also took his time explaining to me all of the possibilities of problems, and the proper way to care for my cat at home. He did not rush, and answered all of my questions in great detail. By the time my appointment was over, I was so impressed with the kindness and service I had received that I complimented them before I left.

Since my first appointment, I have been back to the Cat Hospital several times (Otis is very old) and got to know the vet and some of the staff better. My opinion of the Cat Hospital has only improved. They are always professional, and very caring.

Once I had to house my cat there for over a week while I was gone on vacation, and I was confident it was the best possible place he could be. I left hi with personal items and they said I could call every day if I wanted (or multiple times a day!) They continued to care for Otis and provide his meds - by the time I picked Otis up, he looked in better health and he had a special nickname "Otis Podis".

This place is by far, the best place you could take your fur baby.

I love it there they are so nice and take good care of my cat. Best vet. ive had for my 17yo cat. i do recommend Dr. Gatof if you want a great vet. for your cat.

Do not waste your money here unless you want poor service and overpriced care. They charged me $30 for a paper e-collar and $103 for simple in house bloodwork. I never got an update on my cat and I had to ask how he did when I picked him up. I work at an emergency clinic and our prices are less than theirs.

We’ve been using this veterinarian for almost three years now. He came very highly recommended and we’ve had no regrets. This is a specialty practice exclusively for cats. If this office can’t help your cat, I don’t know who can. He’s helped us with cat problems that no one else could solve – including behavior issues. What I appreciate most is that my cat is treated right in front of me – no taken away to some back room where I can’t see what is happening. If I have a question, I get an answer. If I have a concern the next day, or the day after that, it’s answered directly by the doctor, not a staff member. We’ve have more than a couple of cats and I trust them with no one else but Dr. Gatof. He and his staff are so caring. It’s the kind of care you would want for yourself if you were the one not feeling well.

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Dr. Gatof and his staff are far above the rest! We were referred to him by our last vet, on several occasions, when our pet's issue could not be resolved. It became clear very quickly that this doctor was highly respected by his peers for his level of intelligence and experience. We made the switch permanently to this office and never looked back! Everything Dr. Gatof recommends is what he would do for his own cat and that's exactly what I want for my animals. I don't want a vet who puts a band-aid on a dam. He treats our pets like their his own. After every visit, on the following day, we get a follow-up call to see how our cat is doing. Even if they just go in for something simple. Who does that??? No one! If I have a question, I call and their always happy to help. It's a specialty practice and that's exactly how they make you feel. My cats have seen nearly every vet in this town and I have never found a practice ran with more professionalism, compassion or care. Their fees seem inline with other practices and in some cases, in my opinion, their less. You get what you pay for and I’d never compromise my animals care for some “discount” operation.

Please don't go there. I brought my kitty there yesterday thinking she may have some type of urinary infection. I arrived on time but waited at least 45 min just to be seen by the vet tech. The place appeared to be empty except for one other man. I finally came out of the room to get someones attention and the vet finally came in. He rambled on and on for a few minutes so quickly I could barely understand him and was given no chance to ask questions. He told me my cat would need blood tests, a chest xray, and an overnight stay to get a urine sample. Right then it hit me ...this is all about $$. I asked if we could start with just blood tests cause I was concerned about the cost he then got defensive said very rudley "do you want to save your cat or not" He then said my receptionist will give you an estimate and abruptly left the room. Well she did and it was almost $500.00 just to see if there was anything wrong! I can only imagine what the treatment would cost. I paid my $60.00 office bill and got the heck out of there. I would never trust him with my cat! ...Beware!

I have two indoor only cats. The female got a bad case of diarreah so I took her to this facility. We got to the clinic and I was hounded and criticized first for lack of records. Then, when they took her from the carrier they reached in and grabbed her by the hind leg first. She got scared then they shook her out of the carrier and her eyes were giant with fear. I said that she is sensitive but feisty and was told she should have a rabies shot. (she was afraid of the two of them). They took her in the back room and she started screaming. I went back to see what was going on. One guy was holding her smashed against the table and the other was putting a thermometer in her rectum. They found nothing wrong, later it was determined that is was the food. My concern was the treatment. This was about a year ago but nonetheless I wanted to share. I will choose another when I have to go to the vet with my animals.

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He was the first vet to control the thyroid condition on our cat.. Kind, patient people.

Dr & staff are friendly and caring. They treat each cat as if they are the only special one. Dr. Gatof always calls next day after visit to check up on your cat. They may recommend tests, but no pressure if you decline. Personally my kitty is worth it. We have been going here for 3 years. Most vets treat cats as a second class citizen. Nice to have vet who cares for and specializes in cats