Cat Doctor

Love Dr. Oeben and Peggy! They both make you feel so comfortable there even in high stress situations. I did a lot of ugly crying with my last cat and she patiently answered all of my questions and taught me how to care for him. And they spend a few minutes telling him how handsome he is each time. :) She will send you to a specialist rather than make you spend time and money trying things that may or may not work. Which I appreciate. And you have to go to her open house — Catoberfest!!! And I love that dogs aren’t barking or coming up to sniff the cage. It’s less stress on the cat.

My cat was much more at ease in this feline-​only facility. The Vet was on loan since the doctor was out of town but she was as awesome as the reviews of the resident doctor. The vet and her assistant patiently addressed my cat’s issues (behavioral) and offered sound solutions.
I was early for my appointment and was welcomed right in to a patient room with no wait.
The price for my visit met my expectations.

We took in a neighborhood stray and brought him here for a checkup/​blood work and found that he was positive for feline leukemia as well as FIV. I was quite upset but Dr. Oeben was genuinely kind and comforting while still being very straightforward and realistic. It is a really terrible situation, but I really am very grateful to have chosen her clinic. She has the quintessential bedside manner-​sweet and caring without being saccharine – really truly appreciated. Wish I could bring my dog here.

I really love coming here, I have been taking my cat here for about six or seven years and I have never been disappointed in the service or care we have received.
This vet has a very relaxed feeling and Dr. O is very polite and down to earth, she takes the time to explain everything and makes recommendations not to mention my cat loves her.
The office staff is very nice, especially Peggy, The Cat Doctor has always made it a point to see us even if we did not have an appointment or had an emergency. I can honestly say I do not mind driving the 20 plus miles to continue seeing Dr. O.

We love the Cat doctor and her staff

If you have a cat, or two, or (as in my case) three, The Cat Doctor is place for you. Dr. Oeben and her team are incredibly knowledgable, sweet, and most importantly, they are huge cat lovers.
I take my fur babies in for yearly visits, vaccinations, etc. but also come in regularly to purchase cat food. Two out of my three cats require special dietary food and The Cat Doctor always has it in stock. Peggy, who usually works at the front desk, is fabulous and can answer any questions you may have. I also like that Dr. Oeben is the sole vet at the clinic. I’ve found at other practices where there are multiple vets it can become confusing when making appointments or maintaining consistency.
If your friends with dogs, babies, or other inferior mammals are making you feel like a crazy cat lady, head to the Cat Doctor and rest assured that worshipping felines is, in fact, completely standard practice.

Dr. Oeben and the gang were really great! My baby boy was nervous about going to the Dr. and Doc Oeben really made him feel better. She and her crew are gentle and kind with the kitties. Glad I took the time to do my research and find her. We will continue to use The Cat Doctor while we are in Houston.

I have used the pet boarding service here and it was great.

Called to see if they accept walk ins. Front desk lady said they do put prefer appt. I told her about the state of my cat. Front desk lady diagnosed my cat over the phone without looking at him. I read a similar review where the staff had recommended Westbury Hospital to a customer, was told the same thing. I was told they were a small clinic, they clockout at 6, they can’t handle my case.
I didn’t feel they cared or were helping at all, more like I was being written off.

When Lenny was so sick and failed to be treated well at the previous vet, I called Cat doctor. Eventually, Lenny didn’t make it and we’ve never been there, because at the time Dr. Oeben wasn’t in town. Yet, the helpful info and caring personality over the phone were just such a comfort at the time… Thanks:)

When you have a sick pet, it’s just like having a sick child, so all sorts of dire things run through your mind. It’s not just the sick pet that needs comforting, it’s the distraught owner too.
When my cat became ill, Dr. Oeben saw her right away (literally 5 mins after I called, as I live just 4 blocks away). This was our first visit and the staff could not possibly have been kinder or more understanding, for both me and the cat. Very professional, yet very low key and gentle. We couldn’t have had a better experience.
I have zero hesitation in giving 5 stars. I’d give 10 if I could. If you have a cat in need of routine or immediate care, definitely go to see The Cat Doctor.

Dr. Oeben has been my vet for years. She has always been excellent. I finally had to put my cat down and remember my last experience at my previous vet as being cold and unfeeling so was dreading this. She was the most caring and gentle person when it came time. It was one of the most heart breaking thing to have done, but she made the transition so peaceful and loving for my Julius! She was incredible. So glad I held him until the very end. She made it bearable and a loving experience.
My baby came home today! So excited. Couldn’t bring myself to go but my partner did. He said they were so attentive and Dr Oeben made a special effort to say hello. Now I wouldn’t trust my other two cats to any other vet in town! She’s the best.

Dr. Oeben and staff are absolutely amazing! Our little babies hate going to the Vet, but since taking them to Cat Doctor they have enjoyed seeing the other cats in the office and receiving their toys at the end of their visit.
We have had nothing but great experiences and excellent care for our kittens.

Paws down the best. Things I love about this clinic:
1. CATS ONLY. I’ve been to some other places that only treat cats, but staff were allowed to bring their dogs there (what?!?). Dr. Oeben’s office only allows cats so your cat will feel very comfortable! No barking dogs! No smell of dogs! Just quiet adorable kitties!
2. IT’S QUIET AND SMALL. All things cats like. My cats have always felt comfortable here and never shown any sign of fear. It’s a peaceful quiet place your cat will love.
3. I walk in and they immediately take me to a room. No waiting.
4. Dr. Oeben is always on time. My appointments have always started on time and have been very efficient.
5. Your cat will feel special. They treat your cat like it is the cutest cat they’ve ever seen in their whole life. I swear, I bring my cats in and Dr. Oeben and staff are always gushing over them, as if it was the first cat they had ever seen in their life. You’d think my cats were hollywood movie stars or something. Even my overweight cat who sheds like crazy. They just love on your cats so much. All my cats, (even my «evil one» who hates most people), love the staff.
6.Toys! Dr. Oeben always gives each kitty a complimentary toy when they leave. Sort of like getting a lollipop for a kid at the doctor :)
7. Quality care. Dr. Oeben is so knowledgeable. She’s gentle and kind. She is patient and understanding. Top rate quality care every time.
Don’t waste your time anywhere else!

Oh how am I going to find a vet as wonderful as Dr. Oeben? I went to so many vets in the Houston area with my two cats before finally trying out a cats only place and came across the Cat Doctor, only to move to Chicago a year later :(One of my cats is, well, let’s face it, pretty evil. My old roommate calls him the spawn of Satan. My husband has worse names for him, and he’s been «blacklisted» from more than one vet. The team at the Cat Doctor was able to handle his temperament and understand some cats just aren’t going to be handled well. My other cat, the sweet one, has had numerous health issues. The vet before Dr. Oeben told me we needed to do a scope, x-​rays, etc and gave me an estimate over $ 1000. Dr. Oeben suggested we try a few different foods first, and lo and behold, it worked! She is awesome, really listens, gets vested in you and your animals, will call you after hours if she’s swamped during the day, and so accommodating. The only issue I had with the Cat Doctor was that they aren’t open on Saturdays and don’t have any late weekdays, so with my strict 8 – 5 job the only way I could get in was to take time off work. It was well worth it though.

Doctor and the staff are very motherly and caring! I could tell they really love what they do and that my kittens were in good hands. I stopped going to heights vet clinic because the facility was too old and seemed very dirty plus the doctor there recommended me to declaw my kittens which was rather disturbing!

Dr. Oeben is an amazing vet. I’m very glad that I decided to bring both of my cat babies to her. The staff is wonderful and Dr. O herself is always so loving to our cats. The atmosphere of the office is also very comforting. They have many office cats that greet you as soon as you walk through the door.
My cat Pepper was having eye problems over the weekend and they were nice enough to squeeze her into their schedule. She’s very knowledgeable and takes the time to answer all our questions.
Their prices are are also very reasonable; I highly recommend you taking your cat to this office.

Amazing!
The vet and staff are so incredibly helpful! They are so informative and really can tell they love their job. Some of the reviews on here mentioned it was a little pricey… In comparison to other vets I have been to, it is the opposite! Very well priced. Could not be happier I decided to take my Hazel there!
Well priced, great services.

Dr. Oeben, being one of the smartest women I’ve ever mad, is extremely generous and compassionate about what she does. She and her staff love cats and it shows. They’re very gentle and caring, and make sure you and your cat are taken care of every step of the way.
Along with being Leonidas here for his annual check-​ups, rabies shots, etc., I once brought him here because he has come down with the flu (there is such a thing as the cat flu; crazy, right?). He was terribly sick and had a runny nose. The folks over at the Cat Doctor took him in the back, cleaned him up and let him roam around one of the offices (which they also has to clean up after, as this flu, like the human flu, is contagious to other cats). Then, they cleaned up his crate. I thought this was just the nicest thing. Dr. Oeben gave him a shot, and he didn’t seem to feel any discomfort. I was concerned about his weight and they have me some great advice on helping him eat better and healthier. His flu took a few days to wear down, and I had to call her in between to keep her updated on his progress, and she was more than happy to listen and even give me further advice for his new diet.
They even kept Leonidas for a couple of hours (free of charge) one of the times I had to run out to an urgent meeting. As I said, friendly folks and love what they do.

Dr. Oeben and her staff are wonderful and caring. I moved my cat down from MI she got so stressed out after a couple of moves that she stopped eating and her liver started to shut down. Dr. Oeben and her staff saw me and my cat for weeks trying to figure out how to get her to eat on her own. I was force feeding her, they would inject her with fluid once a week and we tried different meds. I told her to be up front with me and she was. We were considering having a feeding tube put in when we tried steroids and that got her eating on her own again. She sent me home with some steroid shots and a bunch of their food. She is now a happy kitty and eating like normal, she filled out a pit more than she was before we moved.
I did not find her to be overpriced bit less then my last vet in MI. Because she specializes in cats she will cost more that other vets. However they gave me a ton of free food to keep my cat eating and each new patient gets a toy. My cats feel very comfortable with her and get spoiled.