The Cat Practice - Oak Park, Illinois

Chaka P

Dr. Lori and staff are the best. I am a new cat Mom and she has helped me so much with taking care of my Boots. She has given him all of his early vaccines as well as neutered him without a cone. If your fury baby needs a Doctor don’t hesitate to go to this clinic. She is so down to earth very polite and professional. Thanks for everything Dr. Lori and The Cat Practice Staff you all are awesome!

Kamila Verduzco

If you are looking for a new vet for your cat, I would advise you to proceed with caution with The Cat Practice. We took our cat Lincoln here in late June for an overall check-up. A week later, we received an email saying that his results indicate kidney disease. When we followed up the email with questions, we got no response. Fast forward to now, when Lincoln got sick. We decided to take him to another vet given that we weren’t too impressed with The Cat Practice.
This vet looks at the blood work from Lincoln’s visit at The Cat Practice and tells us that the results indicate that he is in Stage 4 kidney failure. This severity was not communicated to us at all. We received no response and no phone call. With this severity of illness I would expect at least the vet to give us a call to detail a treatment plan.
If The Cat Practice works for you…great. However, as a new patient, I was incredibly underwhelmed and disappointed.

Megan Daugherty

Dr. Lori has been seeing my cat for three years now, and I will continue taking him to see her. She's very thorough, and she's so great with him. She's the best vet for cats in the Chicagoland area!

Jan Mehn

We've brought our cats here since the late 1990s and have been thrilled to have a vet that specializes in cats. We have owned two that lived 20+ years as well as others that thrived despite diabetes, kidney problems, hyperthyroid under care at The Cat Practice.

Justin Zelenka

I am beyond grateful for the help support and team work at this clinic. I came in crisis after my 18 year old FIV+ cat, Squishy, fell off a chair and is now paralyzed in her hind limbs. My regular vet could not help us navigate these new mobility challenges outside of suggesting we have a "quality of life" talk. Rachele, vet tech supervisor, set up a block of time where I could meet in-person to be educated and practice how to work out and through these new challenges. This was a relaxed conversation. Rachele gave me the space and time to absorb and practice what she was teaching. I didn't feel like I was being rushed, and for the first time in the two weeks since the accident I was able to breath. When I had more questions I was able to get another appointment the following day. My mistake was not taking Squishy to a cat only clinic sooner. Standard visit services at Oak Park Cat Practice include nail trimming and gland expressing! What!?! How many years have I taken my cats to other clinics and that never happens. Initially I only had a Tech appointment with Rachele. However, Rachele could see that Squishy needed to see Dr. Lori, and the team figured out how to make that happen. TMI maybe - Squishy had a raging UTI, despite being at another popular vet just the day before and having an invasive cytocentisis done, without my consent, the "other" vet didn't notice.
I was hoping we could collect a urine sample without having to do a cytocentisis. Rachele and Dr. Lori understood my concerns and put Squishy's needs and comfort front and center. They didn't do a cyto and were able to collect a sample, diagnose, and get her treated.

From the moment I walked into the clinic I was greeted by Adrienne. There is a genuine sense of kindness and compassion alive in this clinic. The walls are covered in beautiful memorials to cats that are no longer with us physically. I didn't need to drug Squishy to be examined here. Dr. Lori, Rachele, and the team were so respectful to Squishy, giving her time to feel safe and comfortable. Squishy even laid her head on Rachele! At home Squishy is the most lovable cat, at the vet...I don't know what happens...but some how she becomes a portal for demons, even with gabapentin to dope her up. This didn't happen, she was so calm at The Oak Park Cat Practice. I live in Lombard and was going to a popular vet Hospital closer to home. Now, I gladly make the 30 minute trip to see Dr. Lori Rachele Adrienne and team. Their attentive compassionate care actually saves me hours of time I was otherwise spending worrying and calling my old vet.

Thank you Oak Park Cat Practice!!! Thank you Dr. Lori, Thank you Rachele, Thank you Adrienne (sorry I am probably misspelling your name).

Justin

Sandra Mertens Lo Galbo

Dr. Lori is the best and nicest vet I have ever met. I have been taking my 2 cats to her for more than 6 years. Her cat- only practice is holistic in that it considers the well being of your cat from every aspect. She is so patient with my antisocial cat, and does not complain when she gets scratched. She is also willing to squeeze you in for an emergency (during office hours), give advice when needed, and put together estimated costs of services so you can manage the cost. I love her staff too, they are all nice and competent in dealing with difficult felines. I have and will continue to recommend her to anyone who needs a vet for their kitty!

Nina Catanese

I cannot say enough positive things about this place. Ruth, Rachele, Jacob, Dr. Lori - every member of the staff I've ever encountered here has been dedicated to the health, happiness, and safety of my cats. These people CARE. Dr. Lori is always on, emailing results, answering questions, etc. And they are good with anxious cat moms like myself. Knowledgeable, approachable, kind, loving...it's a great place, the best place I've been for my cats.

Stephanie H

So friendly and great with my cat! They truly make you feel like they treat you cat like they are their own pets. I am so happy with everyone at Cat Practice.