Exclusively Cats

- Recent feedback often comes from owners who sought a second opinion and felt they received much quicker clarity, including one kitten case where the issue was identified within minutes and another where tests, diagnosis of urinary stones, and surgery all happened within a day. - Surgery experiences are described positively, with owners mentioning step-by-step explanations, efforts to keep cats calm, and decisions that avoided more invasive treatment when it was not needed. - Several reviews highlight out-of-hours support, including phone advice, reviewing a photo of a wound, a Sunday morning check, and follow-up treatment the next day.

Exclusively Cats is a cat-only veterinary practice in Ayr, run by partners who met at veterinary school. Recent feedback continues to centre on owners seeking second opinions and getting clear answers quickly, with examples including rapid diagnosis of a kitten’s condition and same-day testing leading to diagnosis and surgery for urinary stones. Owners also highlight detailed explanations, practical treatment plans, and out-of-hours support when follow-up care is needed.

Services

•Cat-only consultations and second opinions: Reviews frequently mention thorough consultations for kittens, chronic skin problems, arthritis-related pain, and more complex cases that had not been fully resolved elsewhere.
•Surgery: Reported examples include neutering and castration, management of a cryptorchid cat, and surgery for urinary stones, with owners describing clear explanations before procedures and careful postoperative follow-up.
•Diagnostics: X-ray and ultrasound are listed, and recent reviews describe testing being completed promptly when investigating urinary problems.
•Ongoing care and treatment planning: Reviews mention structured short- and medium-term plans for atopic dermatitis, arthritis pain management, and further work to help prevent recurrence after urinary stone treatment.
•Dental care and microchipping: Both are listed among the clinic’s services.
•Emergency and out-of-hours support: The practice offers a 24-hour emergency service for cats, and one recent review describes advice by phone, photo review, and a Sunday wound check with medication before further treatment the next day.

Pricing

No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.

People

•Steven: Mentioned repeatedly by name and identified as a vet. Reviews praise his calm manner, detailed explanations, and thorough consultations, including work on atopic dermatitis and arthritis-related pain, as well as his handling of kittens.
•Rebecca: Mentioned by name in reviews, though no further service details are given.
•The practice is also noted as being run by partners who met at veterinary school.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.9/5 from 116 reviews.

•Recent feedback often comes from owners who sought a second opinion and felt they received much quicker clarity, including one kitten case where the issue was identified within minutes and another where tests, diagnosis of urinary stones, and surgery all happened within a day.
•Surgery experiences are described positively, with owners mentioning step-by-step explanations, efforts to keep cats calm, and decisions that avoided more invasive treatment when it was not needed.
•Several reviews highlight out-of-hours support, including phone advice, reviewing a photo of a wound, a Sunday morning check, and follow-up treatment the next day.
•Owners also repeatedly value the cat-only environment and the team’s manner, describing the practice as calm, friendly, thorough, and genuinely focused on feline care.

Reviews for Exclusively Cats

Note: Showing the 10 most recent Google reviews out of 116 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Alison S

3 months ago

Tommy Bryson

4 months ago

We took our kitten along to Exclusively Cats as our own vet (now our previous vet) couldn't tell us what was wrong with our kitten but on both visits suggested we put her to sleep. Within 5 minutes of our consultation at Exclusively Cats we were told what was wrong with our kitten and that she could live quite happily as she is. We will now be registering our other 6 Cats at Exclusively Cats Veterinary Practice.

Danielle Hart

5 months ago

I can’t speak highly enough of everyone involved at Exclusively Cats! The care my cat has received is exceptional

Heather Shuckburgh

6 months ago

Eve McGill

We decided to look to Exclusively Cats to have our six month old tabby, Sisko, neutered. The consultation beforehand (free of charge, by the way) made us feel like we were in the safest of hands. The vet reassured us that surgery on our cryptorchid cat would be simple and that we were correct to get a second opinion. Sisko even got a treat at the end! On the day of the operation, they made sure to rehash exactly what would happen, as well as taking the time to ensure Sisko was as calm as possible. It turned out that he didn't need the more invasive (more expensive) abdominal surgery thanks to our surgeon, who was able to "descend" his testicle pre op. It's great to know that these guys have the expertise and ethics to put animal welfare before profit. When it came to payment, the prices were very, very reasonable. Thank you, Exclusively Cats.

Vivien Hamilton

7 months ago

Recently switched from the vets I have been with for years because they've become extreme corporate! Call centre and everything... Exclusively cats is owned and run by a couple who clearly care about cats. The staff are wonderful, extremely friendly and I could tell straight away with how Steven was with my kittens that moving here was an excellent choice, despite the travel. I cannot wait to meet Rebecca and also bring Theo in to meet the team!

Emma Angus

1 year ago

When I got my cats protection kitten, he was already registered with Exclusively Cats for treatment he required as a tiny kitten, so I decided to stay at the practice seeing as they knew his medical history well. In the past week they have shown me exactly why they have such fantastic reviews and I would like to sing their praises too. He went in for a castration on Friday, and by Saturday night he had managed to burst open the wound (no fault of the practice - think rambunctious kitten 🙄), I knew it wasnt an emergency but needed treated, and was unsure if it could wait til Monday. I contacted the out of hours number, and after a chat and sending through a photo, they offered to do a quick check out of hours on a Sunday morning and give me some medication to tide him by, before getting him back in on the Monday morning the operate. Thouroughly impressed throughout. Nothing was too much hassle for them, I never felt rushed, time was taken to explain things in great detail, even out of hours everything was very reasonable. They went above and beyond, and from my few visits since registering in January, i get the impression that this is how they are, they consistently go above and beyond. Genuinely care. Make time. And love cats! Photo attached of said rambunctious kitten, now cursed with the cone of shame to prevent further mishaps this time 😂

Elzbieta Stankiewicz

I can’t even put into words how amazing the vets at Exclusively Cats are. For half a year, my previous vet kept insisting that my cat had idiopathic cystitis. Manoll’s condition kept getting worse. He was prescribed strong antidepressants, which ended up with us spending the night at an emergency clinic because he had a neurological episode. After that incident, we decided to seek a second opinion at Exclusively Cats — and it was the best decision we could’ve made. Their approach was professional, thorough, and incredibly empathetic. The difference in care was huge. Within one day, all necessary tests were done, a proper diagnosis was made — urinary stones — and Manoll underwent surgery. The postoperative care was top-notch, and they also continued diagnostics to prevent the stones from forming again. Exclusively Cats is run by professionals who genuinely care about their small patients. Thank you to the entire team — you are the best. I will never go back to my old vet. I’d rather make the trip to Ayr and know my cats are receiving the best care possible.

Colin Horwill

Brilliant experience with this vet, such a calm cat centric environment, no noisy barking dogs to frighten the cats. Brilliant consultation with very patient and thorough vet Steven who took the time to explain in great detail the possible causes of my cats atopic dermatitis, and to work out a short and medium term treatment plan. Would thoroughly recommend this vet for any cat owners who find the normal melee of an all animal vet distressing for their cat. It's great that they only see cats, you get the feeling at other vets that sometimes you're seeing a vet that would be more at home working with farm animals and doesn't really talk or understand cat - not here!