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701 Eagleson Rd, Kanata, ON K2M 2G1
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👍What Pet Owners Praised
Owners consistently praised the feline-only focus and the vets’ calm, knowledgeable approach, with thorough exams and clear explanations of options. Many highlighted compassionate care—especially around end-of-life decisions—as well as successful surgeries and dental procedures. Reviewers also noted quick accommodation for urgent cases and a clean, low-stress environment, with some appreciating the stocked selection of specialty cat diets.
💬Common Feedback & Suggestions
A minority of reviews reported communication and follow-up lapses, such as delayed or missing lab results and inconsistent callbacks. Some clients mentioned appointment difficulties, including last-minute cancellations or being refused care due to strict policies (e.g., raw-diet restrictions, COVID-era entry rules, walk-in limits), and a few described unsympathetic front-desk interactions or billing confusion. Pricing was occasionally described as high or bill-shocking, even when care was strong. One reviewer noted a car break-in in the parking area.
🏥Clinic Specialties
- Feline-only veterinary care
- Dentistry and dental extractions
- End-of-life and euthanasia support (including at-home)
- Emergency and urgent care access
- Chronic disease management (thyroid, kidney, dermatology)
- Soft tissue surgery and mass removal
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#catOnlyPractice#compassionateCare#knowledgeableVets#thoroughExams#clearExplanations#emergencyAccommodations#endOfLifeSupport#friendlyStaff#stockedCatFood#cleanEnvironment#budgetFriendlyOptions#communicationGaps#strictPolicies#appointmentIssues#pricingConcerns#followUpDelays
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🐾Tips for Pet Owners
- Book ahead when possible, but ask about urgent or same-day availability if your cat needs prompt attention.
- Bring your cat’s medical history and a written list of questions—staff are thorough and will review options and costs with you.
- If your cat is on a raw diet, confirm the clinic’s policy before your visit to avoid delays or refusals.
- Pre-order or call ahead for prescription/specialty cat food to ensure quick pickup.
- Confirm how and when you’ll receive lab results, and follow up if you haven’t heard back within the expected timeframe.
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Merivale Cat Hospital is located at 1038 Merivale Rd, Ottawa, ON K1Z 6A7. The nearest listed public transport station is Tunney's Pasture light rail station, but it is about a 35-minute walk away, so driving or checking an Ottawa bus route through OC Transpo or Google Maps may be more practical. No nearby paid parking lot was found in the provided search, and street parking is typically available in the area; check posted signage before leaving your vehicle.
Merivale Cat Hospital's current opening hours were not provided, so pet owners should call ahead to confirm hours before visiting.
You can contact Merivale Cat Hospital by phone at (613) 722-0251. Calling ahead is recommended to confirm hours, appointment availability, policies, and current services.
To book an appointment at Merivale Cat Hospital, call the clinic directly and ask about the next available visit for your cat. If your cat needs prompt attention, ask whether urgent or same-day appointments are available, and bring your cat's medical history plus a written list of questions.
Veterinary consultation fees vary by clinic in Canada and are not set by a government-published fee schedule; provincial health insurance such as OHIP does not cover pets. Call the clinic for a current quote, and for dental work, surgery, chronic disease care, or other procedures, ask for an itemized written estimate before treatment. After-hours or urgent-care fees are typically higher. Pet insurance and third-party payment-plan options may help some owners in general, but availability should be confirmed directly with the clinic or provider.
Most Canadian veterinary clinics commonly accept Interac debit, Visa or Mastercard, and tap-and-go payments such as Apple Pay or Google Pay, but payment options can vary. Some clinics may also support pet-insurance direct claims or third-party payment plans, so call ahead to confirm what Merivale Cat Hospital currently accepts.
Yes. Merivale Cat Hospital is described as a feline-only veterinary practice, and pet owners praised its calm, knowledgeable approach, thorough exams, clear explanations, clean environment, and low-stress setting for cats.
Merivale Cat Hospital's listed specialties include feline-only veterinary care, dentistry and dental extractions, end-of-life and euthanasia support including at-home support, urgent-care access, chronic disease management for issues such as thyroid, kidney, and dermatology concerns, and soft tissue surgery or mass removal.
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Last updated: July 28, 2026