Especially Cats Veterinary Hospital

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1339 Taraval St
San Francisco, CA 94116

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Especially Cats Veterinary Hospital
Local(415) 681-5553

1339 Taraval St
San Francisco, CA 94116

http://www.especiallycats.com

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User Reviews of Especially Cats Veterinary Hospital

Yelp.com Review - by Risa R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Both of my cats have been seen by all 3 vets here and I'd never take them anywhere else!
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bob H.

5.0 of 5 stars. My cat and I have just had two great visits with Dr. Korol. She completely understands my cat, and obviously is a wonderful and dedicated vet who loves animals! The office is well run with an…
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Steph Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. Kit Kat and I just got back from visiting with Dr. Janet Alviar What a wonderful experience! Dr. Alviar was very considerate to Kit Kat's issues; that he doesn't like being "taken to the back" to…
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristen D.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have a pair of brother and sister cats, Walter and Lula. They've been coming here since they were tiny babies getting their shots. They are now four, and Walter has been here twice as often as Lula.…
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by steve g.

2.0 of 5 stars. They must be getting too busy these days because they don't follow up with phone calls any more, it takes more than a day to get return phone calls and you can never see the same vet twice for the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mary D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Dr. Benfatto is by far the best vet that I have ever taken my animals to!!! She is so amazing and caring. I took my cat to her for the first time during the pet food recall. She examined her, answered…
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Finn T.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is the best place for your cats in San Francisco, no doubt. No dogs, birds or snakes in the waiting room to make the trip harder for the kitties - and they actually don't make you wait save for…
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by sly d.

5.0 of 5 stars. i love this place. i am a crazy cat lady .... and I could immediately tell dr. benfatto .. the vet... was loving and cared about my cats. she kissed them and handled them so lovingly. i am so happy.
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by kim s.

5.0 of 5 stars. Dr. Anne-Marie Benfatto is the bestest ever!!!!! My thirteen year old kitty was not feeling well. We called on Tuesday and they were able to get him on on Wednesday. He wasn't eating or drinking.He…
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alan L.

4.0 of 5 stars. It's really wonderful!
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by linda w.

5.0 of 5 stars. Dr Benfatto was wonderful to my kitten, five stars aren't enough. I will never again complain if I have to wait for a vet as I was the cause of yesterday's backup. She took the extra time to…
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael M.

5.0 of 5 stars. After $15,000 and 13 years of going to Nob Hill Cat Clinic [NHCC] I gave it one star and posted a very negative review based on my recent experiences. See my review of Nob Hill Cat Clinic for…
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by M H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Both of our cats go here and it's great. they are very good with our cats and with us. Both cats are older with ongoing health problems and require medicines and special diets. The vets are always…
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by rebecca v.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been bringing my (now very old) cat here for years. All the vets are terrific. Even though my cat hates the car ride from the Mission, it's well worth the journey. Not only do the vets and vet…
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Elizabeth B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Meeeeow, (that's cat talk for highly recommended). Your furry little prince/princess will get the best care possible at this place even if they have a little attitude.
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Big, big fan of Dr. Ari Rozycki. He is a wondeful vet- kind, skilled and patient. My cat, Newman, seems to like to him also. Yours will too!
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rafael O.

5.0 of 5 stars. My cat had a bad reaction to some anti-flea soap sold by Petco. Dr. Benfatto took a keen interest in that substance and performed some research on it right away. She found that it could cause certain…
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by AMY B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Okay, I've only been once, but it was a great experience. My bad experience at Nob Hill Cat Clinic prompted my visit. Dr. Benfatto was wonderful with my cats, and she really took her time with the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily D.

5.0 of 5 stars. The best vets ... the best care ... and nice front desk people! And it's just cats. No barking drooling dogs and their annoying owners in the waiting room. Just cats. It's their specialty.
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Katherine H.

5.0 of 5 stars. These people really know what they are doing. The place is spotless, well-organized, and offers the kind of personal care you can only get from a smaller operation. (I've seen the back area, too.) Dr.…
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mel M.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is one of the few vet clinics that is both animal specific and doesn't try to get you to spend any more money than you need to. I have had nothing but great experiences with the staff at…
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Katherine D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Dr. Benfatto is very good with our cat. Gives us good advice and reasonable level of treatment (not too over-zealous, especially for a private, cats-only place; but not overly minimal either).
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michele W.

5.0 of 5 stars. The horror of feeling like a weird cat lady is definitely offset by the great care my 15-year old meow machine receives from Dr. Rozycki and the rest of the staff. I've been bringing him to…
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Especially Cats is a literal lifesaver!! I simply can't say enough about how wonderful they are, and I'd recommend them to any proud feline owner. Too bad we can only award five stars in a review. Our…
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by .Nette T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Once upon a time I lived in Sunset, not too far away from Especially Cats. I no longer live in the city and don't miss it much, the exception being the food and Dr. Benfatto at Especially Cats. There…
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer P.

5.0 of 5 stars. You can be assured that any and every doctor at Especially Cats will provide the best treatment and advice for your cat, and will be good to you, too. Dr. Benfatto, Dr. Korol, Dr. Roszycki, all have…
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kira S.

5.0 of 5 stars. this place is great. dr coral rules!!! she is so knowledgable and has been so helpful with my cat who we thought at a young age was showing signs of FIP. i really appreciate the time, care and…
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by H K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love 'em here, and so does my cat. Especially since they don't recommend unnecessary, expensive procedures (like some other folks I know...). They're thorough, polite, gentle and professional.…
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Coleen M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Put it this way...there is none better... than Especially Cats vets! Back in 1986 when another vet told me he would have to put my cat under anesthesia to scale his teeth and charge me $120 to do…
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kansinee A.

5.0 of 5 stars. I and my 5 cats have been going to Dr. Coral at Especially Cats for 3 years. It has always been a pleasant experience every time. Dr. Coral not only takes great care of the kitties, she also provides…
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Davel J.

4.0 of 5 stars. I had a great experience getting my cat a checkup and some meds today, except for a 25 minute wait. I had one big issue, though, with getting my cat chipped. If you're planning to get your cat a…
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dee J.

3.0 of 5 stars. It's nice going to a vet that only treats felines. The vet staff is consistent and has many years of experience. They take their time and do thorough exams. They are gentle with my cats and keep good…
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dorothy W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been going here for many years now, having tried other places in SF that pretty much sucked. I've had appointments with, I think, just about every vet at Especially For Cats, and they all seem…
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Janet D.

5.0 of 5 stars. My kitty was relaxed. It was very quiet (as opposed to Park Animal where they slam doors constantly). No dogs. Knowledgeable vets, highly recommend them.
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sashas S.

5.0 of 5 stars. In response to Ed T and Lisa J down below, I would like to respectfully strongly disagree with your perceptions. "Just a cat"? I find that very difficult to believe. Maybe you were hysterical and…
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Hil B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Especially Cats has been really good to my little love. She had sort of a weird boycott of eating where she lost a lot of weight (terrifying!) and though it turned out that she was just a diva who…
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by ed t.

1.0 of 5 stars. My cat has gone to this vet all her life. But they missed critical test results earlier this year that almost killed my cat. When I got upset, the vet had the nerve to tell me that I shouldn't be so…
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa J.

4.0 of 5 stars. Update: I saw a different vet this time, Dr. Benfatto, and she did a much better job than the last guy we saw. She diagnosed her well and provided options for treatment and I was also glad to hear…
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by James T.

5.0 of 5 stars. My feelings about this place are very close to those already stated. I took my little guy here during the last two weeks of his 17 year life because of issues w/another vet.
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by M R.

3.0 of 5 stars. FYI - I called today (8/20/07) and was told they are not accepting new customers because they are overbooked as is. They get 3 stars for not being able to meet customer demand.
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kim S.

5.0 of 5 stars. My cat has a crush on Dr. Royziki. (Pronounced: Rose-icky) My little girl cat is very shy. It takes a long time for her to open up to people, but not Dr. Royziki. His voice was very gentle and he…
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Starla D.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is my cat Montekor. He craps on the couch. http://static.px.yelp.com/photo?id=_C5jXBX9rqXfcny7nLWekw&s=l
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by JJ J.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is the best cat vet office in the city !!! Dr. Royziki is so kind, compasionate, and competant. I can't say enough good things about him. He is the best vet I've been to in over 20 years.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nucnuc M.

4.0 of 5 stars. The veterinarians at this hospital are totally knowledgeable and caring. When I took my cat there for the first time the vet looked at the black spots on her chin and told me that's feline acne. I had…
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Caite L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I also found this great place on Yelp. A vet hospital just for cats? How terrific is that?! Dr.Benfatto saw my cat and she was very gentle with him. My cat is on the fearful side and her kind manner…
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kitsune L.

5.0 of 5 stars. One of my kitties suddenly got sick and I knew over the weekend that I needed to take him somewhere ASAP Monday morning. After calling a few vets and letting them know that my cat might have Fatty…
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Priscilla L.

5.0 of 5 stars. They've done a really great job on taking care of my two cats (Zoe and Little Guy). Both are special needs cats that are about 14-15 years old. They saved my Zoe... she went from 13 pounds to less…
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ara P.

5.0 of 5 stars. I feel really lucky to have found this vet after moving here 3 years ago. They saved my cat's life!
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Irina O.

5.0 of 5 stars. My family has been taking our cats to Especially Cats for over 20 years (really - since 1986!). Not once have we had a bad experience with this fabulous veterinary clinic. Dr. Constance Korol and Dr.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Betty L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love Especially Cats. All the vets and staff are friendly and I feel very comfortable bringing Kimmy Kitty and Lucy to them for their annual check ups. It's already bad enough that I have to chase…
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by lisa f.

5.0 of 5 stars. Thanks to the Yelp reviewers, I found this wonderful site for my cat who suffers from neurological problems. I've had three vets in SD, and thanks to Dr. Corol., she is the only one that really has…
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I will always adore these vets. I got a kitten from a shelter and he ended up having distemper. I spent three days with these vets and the emergency vets trying to figure out what was wrong with the…
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer P.

5.0 of 5 stars. My cats have received care from this clinic since February 2003. While all the vets are fantastic, Dr. Anne Marie Benfatto is especially good. I've rescued two breeds (a Siamese and an Oriental…
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sonja H.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is the best place I've ever taken my cats to. The people here are warm and caring. The vets know their stuff and have a wonderful "bedside manner." My cat gets the BEST care here. I'm so…
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by animal k.

4.0 of 5 stars. This hospital cares for cats only. Which is a big plus keeping your -- or to be more specific -- MY meowser as calm as possible for the appointment. My cat had eaten a large piece of thread 2 weeks…
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by ellen h.

5.0 of 5 stars. I usually see Dr. Rozecki, who always treats my cats like they were his own--loving and kindly. While I have generally liked my vets, I have never had a vet who seemed so compassionate. Also, I am a…
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by jenniflava r.

5.0 of 5 stars. I like this place. There are cat pics (patients) everywhere and each pic made me smile. It's a really small waiting room but everyone doesn't seem to mind. Everyone at the front desk was nice and…
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Dixon T.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have what is often referred to as a "caution kitty." My Misty can be less of a cuddle bum and more of a beast of terror. So, whenever I have to take him to the Vet, it's a little rough on both of…
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Alan B.

5.0 of 5 stars. These folks are great in every way. We were refugees from the high prices at Pets Unlimited and thank goodness that we found these folks. They are very kind and caring and their prices are…
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Bubble B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Awesome. It's because of the amazing staff, and of course the dog free environment. Go friday morning for good parking. Dr Benfatto is the warmest and best around. Always kisses our cat on the head…
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by sarah l.

4.0 of 5 stars. So, as difficult as it is for you to find a good doctor for yourself-- it may be more difficult to find a good vet. here's why: you never know if your vet is truly good or not until there's something…
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2006
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