Boise Cat Clinic

11/29/2025

The holidays are here 🎄✨ and we’re celebrating with a fundraiser to support the amazing work of Simply Cats! 🐱❤️ All proceeds will help provide care, shelter, and a brighter future for the cats who need us most. 🏠❄️

Here’s how you can spread some holiday cheer and give back: 🎁🐾

🎁 Raffle Drawing for Gift Baskets — Win festive baskets full of cat-themed goodies! 😺🧺

🧶 Handmade Cat Beds — Keep your kitty cozy with a unique handmade cat bed by Dr. Irwin! 🐈‍⬛💤

📸 Holiday Photos — Get your cat’s photo taken in a wintery scene! Slots available Wednesdays, December 3rd, 10th & 17th (10:30 AM – 1:00 PM). ❄️🐱🎄
Link to schedule photos: https://calendar.app.google/qEDs5XqNeUfzSu5GA

🎄 Paw Print Ornaments — Create a special paw print ornament during your photo or vet appointment! 🐾✨

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from Boise Cat Clinic! Halloween can be fun for us, but it can be stressful and even dangerous for our feline friends. Here are a few important ways to keep your cat safe this spooky season:

🚪 Keep cats away from the door – With constant doorbell ringing and visitors in costumes, it’s easy for cats to become frightened or try to slip outside. Set them up in a quiet, secure room away from the activity to help them stay calm.

🍫 No Halloween treats for cats – Candy, chocolate, xylitol (found in sugar-free sweets), and raisins are toxic to cats. Keep all treats safely stored, and call a clinic or the ASPCA Poison Control Center immediately if your cat ingests something suspicious.

🐈‍⬛ Keep outdoor cats indoors – Increased activity and pranks around Halloween can make it unsafe for cats to roam. Keep them inside for a few days before and after the holiday for their protection.

✨ Be mindful of toxic decorations – Glow sticks, candles, fake cobwebs, and potpourri can be harmful if chewed or ingested. Keep these items out of reach.

💊 Ask us about stress-free options – If your cat becomes anxious during holidays or loud events, call us to discuss additional calming measures or medication options to help them stay relaxed and comfortable.

Keep your feline friends safe, calm, and cozy this Halloween! Featuring the pumpkins the team painted a few weeks ago! 🧡🐾
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10/25/2025

A few weeks ago, several members of our team, including our veterinarians, attended the 2025 Feline Veterinary Medical Association Conference in Portland, Oregon. They spent the weekend celebrating feline medicine, connecting with fellow professionals, and engaging in an inspiring educational experience. From incredible speakers to shared learning and great company, it’s safe to say they enjoyed a fun and knowledge-filled weekend! 🐈🎉✨

10/09/2025

Ever wonder what a stress-free vet visit feels like? 🐾 At Boise Cat Clinic, we’ve designed our space with your feline in mind—quiet, dog-free, filled with calming pheromones, and supported by a team trained just for cats. This means your kitty stays more relaxed, and you do too! Some cats feel their best with a little extra support, and in those cases, we can suggest gentle calming options before the visit to make things easier. 💜

✨ Give your cat the calm care they deserve—schedule their next appointment with us today!

Pictured here is Mr. Alexxy Fyodor, our Board Purresident, overseeing Dr. Irwin work in the office after his own wellness exam. He’s nice and relaxed—tongue out and completely at ease. 🐱💤

09/09/2024

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Kathryn Sutherland to our team!

Dr. Sutherland's passion for veterinary medicine was sparked early on, despite the challenges of frequently relocating as a child in a military family. At just fourteen, she began working at a local vet clinic, which deeply influenced her career direction. She pursued her education with determination, earning both her Bachelor's degree in Microbiology and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from Washington State University, completing the latter in 2022 as part of the Honors College's accelerated 7-year program.
Additionally, Dr. Sutherland is Fear Free Certified, reflecting her dedication to reducing stress and enhancing the welfare of animals.

Her professional focus includes preventative medicine, client education, and soft tissue surgery. After working in a mixed animal practice, her love for the unique personalities and independence of cats led her to specialize exclusively in feline medicine. This specialization reflects her commitment to enhancing veterinary care for cats, who are often less likely to receive preventive care compared to dogs.

Dr. Sutherland thrives in a feline-exclusive environment that perfectly aligns with her expertise and passions, allowing her to provide tailored care. Her diverse background, shaped by moves across the country and enriched by her proficiency in Spanish, has endowed her with a broad perspective and adaptability that enhance her practice. Beyond her professional life, Dr. Sutherland enjoys camping, cooking, reading, caring for her many houseplants, and spending time with her two beloved tuxedo cats, Franklin and Regina, who she considers the best cats in the world.

07/09/2024

We've got a lot of triple digit days coming up! Check out this blog post for tips to help your kitties during this heat wave.

Meowlo Everykitty! Summer is coming and while I know we’re all cool cats, we need to think about staying even cooler when the heat hits. This is especially true for older kitties, but even us youngsters can experience dehydration or heat stroke when the mercury rises over 80 degrees. Here are few ...

04/09/2024

Ivan announces his retirement as Chief Feline Officer. Here's looking at you, Kits!

Hey Kits, as you know there have been some big changes at the clinic! Dr. Roller announced her semi-retirement in January and now you are the first to know ...

04/06/2024

It's National Siamese Cat Day. Let's see some Meezers!

03/28/2024

It's Respect Your Cat Day! How are you showing respect to your felines today?

02/14/2024

Question: What's sweeter than having Crumbl cookies delivered?
Answer: Crumbl cookies delivered by an adorable kitty!

Thank you Penelope and Sneider for making our day!

02/13/2024

Congratulations to our Veterinary Assistant Carson who has been accepted at Washington State University's College of Veterinary Medicine. Carson will continue working at the clinic until August when he starts vet school.

We asked him for his tips on getting accepted to veterinary school and this is what he said:

1. Work alongside veterinarians to understand what the role entails.
2. Be involved in vet-related and non vet-related academics and extra curricular activities.
3. Become comfortable with the UNcomfortable - embrace it and learn from it!

Carson we are all very PURRoud of you and look forward to following your progress and succcess as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine!

01/16/2024

A huge congratulations are in order for both Dr. Roller and Dr. Irwin! 🥳
Please read this important announcement from Dr. Roller regarding the new clinic ownership.
https://boisecatclinic.com/2024/01/16/boise-cat-clinic-will-be-under-new-ownership/