Kleintierzentrum Arndt in Karlsruhe-Durlach is certified as a cat-friendly practice — an accreditation awarded by the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) that only a few clinics and practices in Germany achieve. The certification recognises our continuous professional development and our commitment to maintaining high standards, particularly in feline medicine. For years, the ISFM has worked to establish a high standard of cat care worldwide.
Why a Cat-Friendly Practice Matters
Cats are not small dogs. They perceive their surroundings very finely and react sensitively to unfamiliar smells, sounds and situations. For many house cats, a visit to the vet means considerable stress — and stress not only makes the examination more difficult, it can also distort measured values and delay recovery.
Cats have a subtly graded body language. To understand it and respond correctly, all of our staff are specially trained in handling cats and receive ongoing further education.
A relaxed cat is easier to treat — and heals faster. That is precisely the goal of a Cat Friendly Clinic.
What This Means for Your Cat
As a recognised cat practice, we minimise stress from the very beginning. This includes a whole range of concrete measures:
- Separate waiting areas for dogs and cats, so your animal does not have to wait close to potential “adversaries”
- Separate wards for longer stays, equipped with hiding places and toys
- Elevated resting surfaces that give cats a sense of security
- Treatment rooms with a calming spray that has a relaxing effect on cats
In this calm environment, even delicate procedures go far more smoothly: blood draws, X-rays and ultrasound examinations are less stressful when the cat feels safe. In this way we avoid unnecessary stress from arrival to discharge and create as pleasant an atmosphere as possible for every patient.
With Heart and Expertise
Behind all these measures lies a simple conviction: your cat should receive not only the best possible medical care from us, but also treatment that respects their nature. When your animal feels comfortable, the entire treatment benefits — from diagnosis to recovery. With heart and expertise for your animal: that is the commitment of Kleintierzentrum Arndt.