Whisker Wellness Center

09/01/2024

This is why I advise (and state law requires) rabies vaccines for all cats, even indoor kitties. Rabid bats are found outside, in public settings, and in homes every year. The last kitty to have rabies in our state was an indoor-only kitty. If your cat needs a rabies vaccine booster, call or visit our website to schedule.

A rabid bat was found in Renton on Park Avenue N. between N. 2nd St. and N. 3rd St. on August 29, 2024. If you or someone you know had any contact with a bat near this area, seek medical evaluation immediately or contact Public Health - Seattle & King County.

08/31/2024

Delivered kitties to Cat Video Fest at the Grand Cinema for Feisty Felines and their adoption event today. Hopefully they all find good homes!

Learn more at http://www.catvideofest.com

08/31/2024

Good Morning and Happy CAT-urday!
Harley was the sweetest Ragdoll we saw this past week, and we can’t wait to meet many more! ❤️

08/31/2024

Yukio is stunning 😻 And he knows it.

Also, we are closed on Labor Day. Enjoy your holiday weekend!

08/29/2024

My husband’s fav cat breed is the Maine C**n, so any time I see one I take a photo for him 😻

Do you have a favorite cat breed or color? What is it?

08/27/2024

Opening day is complete and we were blown away by how awesome our clients and patients are! Despite a few technical difficulties, we received wholehearted support and understanding. Thank you!!!

08/21/2024

Added some directional signs today! Map apps should show the exact location within the business park, but some are not yet accurate. If you enter the parking lot from Olympic Drive, make sure to go around to the back side of Building B (the building on the left).

08/16/2024

Visit our Open House next week and schedule appointments with us starting August 26! Thank you Marsha from Gig Harbor Now for sharing the news about our upcoming opening 😻

Whisker Wellness was founded on the belief that felines usually get the short end of the veterinary stick.

08/15/2024

Community giving is one of the reasons I am starting up a privately owned veterinary hospital in my home town. I’ll be exploring ways to give back to my community, and started by sponsoring a flower basket through the Gig Harbor Waterfront Alliance🌸

08/13/2024

Hello cat lovers,

Next week we open our doors! Construction wraps up and we host our open house on August 22. Watch the ribbon cutting with the Chamber of Commerce, tour the hospital, meet our team, and stay for the raffle - we're giving away cool prizes for you and your cats!

Our opening day is August 26. Have you booked an appointment yet?

If you are like me and can only faintly remember the days of summoning the courage to call a new friend (is anyone else phone-shy?), you'll be delighted to know that you can now schedule appointments with us online! Visit our website, click on "Request Appointment" at the top right, and create a portal account. You'll be able to schedule appointments and access health records through our portal.

Our portal can schedule appointments up to 14 days in advance. Bookmark our portal site for an easy, stress-free start to your next appointment with us.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Whisker Wellness Center

Welcome to Whisker Wellness Center, your premier destination for cat-centric care. Our expert team specializes in feline health and happiness. Book your appointment now and give your beloved cat the purr-fect care they deserve!

08/11/2024

Meet the other member of my team! 😻

Molly - Licensed Veterinary Technician

Molly is a native Washingtonian and absolutely loves the PNW. She and her boyfriend live with three cats - Eevee, Sampson, and Sophie. Molly has been in the veterinary field for about 13 years - 11 of those years in a cat-only practice. She has always been drawn toward cats. She loves their spiciness and unique personalities! . Molly describes herself as a homebody, and loves scary movies and card games.

08/08/2024

We promise to make your family’s visits to us as stress-free as possible, and that begins with scheduling. If you’re like me and prefer to do everything online, you’ll be able to book appointments and view your kitty’s medical records through our online portal.

Setup is almost complete, so join our email list for an invite to portal access next week. You can find the signup on our website.

We will never send you spam, or sell your personal information. The mailing list is for us to share updates once or twice a month.

08/05/2024

This week I’m introducing our team. I’m super proud to work with these folks and know you and your kitties will love them!

Carmen - Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist

Carmen was born in Eastern Washington, but had moved all over the world as military kid. She has been working in veterinary medicine for over 4 years now, and has four cats of her own! Outside of work you’ll find her at a baseball game or at home with her cats; Hollywood (featured), Chaplin, Monroe and Marnie. Carmen is passionate about improving the feline experience in veterinary medicine, and looks forward to befriending all of your kitty cats. ❤️

07/19/2024

Loving our signs! They look so awesome.

07/16/2024

Have you signed up for our mailing list? We share early access updates there and will eventually offer more exclusive content in our Mewsletter. Sign up today so you can see our BIG MEWS next week before anyone else!

07/14/2024

Some of my friends from my previous hospital surprised me with a picnic today 😻Check out those kitty cupcakes!!

07/10/2024

Sharing some photos of what our future hospital used to look like. This space was previously a dental office. It will undergo a complete transformation to become a center for feline health and wellness, custom designed for a cat’s comfort. Next week we’ll share some photos of the construction underway!

07/08/2024

See you there! What or who are you most excited to see?

MEOOWW! The cat's out of the bag! Early bird tickets for Sea Meow Convention 2024 are NOW ON SALE! ️ Don't miss out on the chance to meet amazing cat peeps, cuddle adorable felines, and experience meowgical fun! Get yours before they pounce away! ➡️ Link in bio[www.seameowconvention.com/tickets]

07/04/2024

Our hospital celebrates cats and the people who love them.

Jack Attack is my own kitty and he turned 14 today! He was born in a feral cat colony on the grounds of the Harbor History Museum and I fostered him for but fell for his charms and adopted him. He has always had special needs - anxiety, then allergies, and now heart disease. But thanks to collaboration with specialists and adjusting his care to meet his needs, I hope he celebrates more happy, healthy birthdays to come!

07/02/2024

Who am I as a person? I’m the type who likes to know what kind of weird, silly, or quirky things make someone unique and special.

My favorite fandom is Lord of the Rings, particularly concerning hobbits. Living a life of delicious feasts, beautiful gardens, and a close community? Count me in! My last birthday party saw my home transformed into The Shire and it was a magical day. I usually cosplay as a feminine Samwise Gamgee at our regional Comicon. I’m so proud of the hobbit feet I made!

You’ll also see me at the local Ren Faire every year. My husband performs as a barbarian and we dress our kiddo up as well.

What are your fav fandoms and unique hobbies?

06/28/2024

What would you like to see more of on our social media? Perhaps peeks behind the scenes of our construction in progress? Educational content on cat health and wellness? Memes? Share your requests here!

06/21/2024

We seek a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our cat-tastic team at WWC! Learn more at https://whiskerwellnesscenter.com/join-our-team/

06/18/2024

We’re almost ready to assemble our team of professional cat lovers and are eager to find a Licensed Veterinary Technician. Watch our socials and website for more details, and send any amazing people you know our way!

06/13/2024

New sign installed today!

Construction is moving along much faster than I had anticipated, which is a happy surprise. My days are a flurry of meetings and lots of admin work to prep for hiring next month and opening in August.

Keep watching for more updates!

06/13/2024

I’ve signed up to request participation for my cat in the study. If you have a kitty with HCM, consider enrolling and perhaps we can help kitties with heart disease live longer, healthier lives!

Calling all cat owners! We are excited to announce that the HALT HCM Study is launching in our area and OVC is honored to be serving as a participating study site. Owners of diagnosed HCM cats can register interest in participating in the study by e-mailing us at [email protected]. You can also register interest at www.hcmincats.com.

TriviumVet®, an animal health research and development company focused on addressing unmet needs in companion animal medicine, are launching the HALT Study, a pivotal study to determine the effectiveness of TRIV202 in managing left ventricular hypertrophy associated with feline subclinical Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) over 12 months. After extensive consultation with the FDA TriviumVet have been granted concurrence on the HALT Study design which allows the study to commence recruitment of eligible cats. The HALT Study will be taking place in the below cardiac care centers across the US, with more to be added over time. As new HALT study sites are added they will be updated on hcmincats.com.

The HALT Study is a blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled pivotal trial. The study is seeking 300 cats diagnosed with subclinical HCM (stage B1 or B2) to participate for a 12-month treatment period. Cats that meet the eligibility criteria will be under the care of a board-certified cardiologist for the study duration. All study visits are provided to the owner free of charge.

06/08/2024

Sometimes I just gotta snuggle with my patients. Penelope is the softest, sweetest little girl 😻