The American Association of Feline Practitioners indicated last year there are 1,050 cat-friendly practices and another 500 in the process of earning the designation. Understanding cat behavior, feline-friendly handling, and reducing stress associated with the visit are core components of the CFP program. The program encompasses the entire well-being of cats, cat caregivers and the practice team.
Source: JAVMA, January 4, 2017.
Dr. Elizabeth Colleran, CFP co-chair, said the CFP program is still pretty young. She said, “We’ve really made tremendous strides in terms of getting people to think about how cats are treated in the veterinary setting and making changes to their practices to accommodate the fact that cats are now the most popular companion animal in North America.” The AAFP partnered with the Association of Shelter Veterinarians to present the shelter track.