
Alan Smith
After Hours Emergencies
After Hours Emergencies
Smart.Vet 1-888-243-1411
Virtual consultation. They can prescribe medication where appropriate and facilitate transfer/referrals
Oak West Urgent Care 519-871-1560 Open Thurs, Fri, Sat: 9am – 5 pm
Southwest Veterinary Hospital 519-672-1623 Friday at 6 pm and closes Monday at 6am.
Call ahead of time- No walk ins
London Regional Veterinary and emergency hospital 519 432- 3300 open Sun-Thurs 24 hours, closed Fri, Sat
Hospitals West of London
Walker Road Animal Hospital (24hours) 519-972-9000
Lauzon Veterinary Hospital (Urgent Care 7 days a week 8am - 8 pm) 519-948-7727
- Hospitals East of London
- Brant Norfolk Veterinary Clinic (open overnights 6 pm to 8 am and weekends Friday at 6 pm until Monday 8
am) 519-720-0753 - Campus Estates Animal Hospital (24 hours) 519-837-1212 after hours 519-837-1214
- East Mountain Animal Hospital (24 hours) 1-905-389-0707
- Emergency Clinic of Waterloo Region (24 hours) 519-650-1617
- Hamilton Region Emergency Veterinary Clinic (24hours) 1-905-529-1004
- King Animal Hospital 1-888-622-7345 Mon-Sun 8am-8pm
- Lakeshore Animal Health Partners Emergency and Referral 1-905-858-6767
- Mississauga Oakville Veterinary Emergency (24 hours) 1-905-829-9444
- Ontario Veterinary Clinic Mon-Fri 8am-8pm Sat-Sun 8am-4pm 519-823-8830
- VEC Toronto (24 hours)1-416-920-2002
- Toronto Veterinary Emergency Hospital 1-416-247-8387
- Toronto Health Partners 1-416-380-7400
- 404 Emergency Vet (24 hours) 1-905-953-1933
Emily
Emily graduated from the University of Guelph (Ridgetown campus) Registered Veterinary Technician Program in 2019 and has a very gentle touch with our feline patients.
She has 2 cats, a dog and a miniature donkey. She enjoys trick training and doing agility with her dog in her spare time.
AAFP (American Associate of Feline Practitioners) Certified Feline Advocate
Holly
A 1995 graduate of St. Clair College, Holly is a very experienced Registered Veterinary Technician.
She is a huge cat lover and has 3 of her own: Jake, Gabby and Lily.
Fun fact: each cat has only three legs!
AAFP (American Associate of Feline Practitioners) Certified Feline Advocate
Darby
Darby is our Receptionist / Vet Assistant / Kennel Attendant.
We welcomed her in August 2019. She graduated with honours at the Stratford Career Institute for Veterinary Assistant. Originally from Sudbury, she moved to London to pursue her career.
Darby has experience with cats, dogs, fish, reptiles, and wild exotics. She enjoys the company of her 2 cats (Snickers and Grizzabella) as well as her Chinese Cave Gecko (Shenzi)!
AAFP (American Associate of Feline Practitioners) Certified Feline Advocate
Continuing Education
Dr. Cheung regularly attends conferences to keep updated on the latest information and advances in feline medicine.
COVID-19 Updates
We are now able to see annual, wellness, nail trim and grooming appointments as well as urgent/emergency exams. Our boarding facility is open as well.
Our Hours are Monday - Friday 8 am - 5pm
Saturday 9 am - 1 pm
Guide to Fear Free Visits
Here are some tips to minimize the stress of your cat’s upcoming visit
1) Bring out the cat carrier several days ahead of the scheduled visit if possible to help your cat get re – acquainted to it. (You can also leave it out year round! ) Try putting some catnip or treats in the carrier or feed your cat inside. Putting bedding or some clothing in the carrier with the familiar smells of home will help to re-assure your cat and provide traction while travelling.
2) Prepare your vehicle ensure a comfortable temperature and airflow. Try to match to temperature inside house. The safest spot for the carrier inside your car is in the foot well behind the front seat. You can also secure the carrier with a seat belt on the back seat.
3) Choose your carrier wisely. Hard sided carriers that open from the top or can be disassembled are ideal. Make sure it’s roomy enough for your cat to turn around in.
4) A better way to transport: cradle the carrier in your arms instead of holding the handle of the carrier. This will prevent swaying back and forth and will keep your kitty on its feet. Cover the sides of your carrier so your cat can choose if they want to look outside or not.
5) Bring them in hungry! This will help prevent car sickness and make them more receptive to food or treats offered in clinic.
6) Feliway: Available in a spray and plug in diffuser, we highly recommend this ‘happy cat’ pheromone. It helps calm and comfort your cat and is great for spraying in the carrier and car before your visit. Allow 10-15 minutes between spraying and placing your cat in the carrier. We also use this product in our exam room!
7) Thundershirt This product is a snug fitting jacket that can be fitted at home and throughout the appointment! It activates pressure points and helps calm and re-assure your cat. Think of it as a ‘tight hug’. Call us to order or order online from our webstore: http://www.myvetstore.ca/centralcathospital
8) Chill pill. Ask us about Dr. Cheung’s ‘chill pill’ combo. We offer mild sedatives to help take the edge off!
9) Zylkene: Natural anti – anxiety nutritional supplement. Contains calming milk proteins. Best effects if started 3-5 days before visit. Great for boarding or travel too!
10) Relax. Cats can sense when we are feeling anxious, which can increase their own stress levels! Playing some calming music on the ride over can help ease the tension for you and your kitty.
Dental
Dental care is a very important aspect of veterinary care for our feline friends as keeping your cat's teeth and gums healthy plays an important role in their overall health and lifespan.
Preventative Medicine
Preventative medicine is the ultimate goal here at Central Cat Hospital so that your cat stays as healthy as possible and to live as long as possible.