Cat Clinic of Iowa City

08/30/2025

🐾 Vet Day for Georgi & Teddi! 🐾

The sister cats, Georgi and Teddi, visited Dr. Lyons today for their annual check-up and vaccines. Their parents let us in on a fun fact — the girls picked out their outfits for the trip out of the house! Georgi picked out a purple ensemble sprinkled with stars, while Teddi chose a bright orange harness covered in cheerful oranges. Clearly, these two have excellent fashion sense!

Georgi, the torbi queen was well behaved during her exam and was more than happy to enjoy some Churu while the humans discussed her health. 💜😋

Meanwhile, Teddi stayed comfy in her carrier- but she didn’t miss a beat! Ever the observant tabby, she kept a close eye on the appointment, making sure everything went just right. Just look at her watching Dr Lyons! 🧡👀

Both girls got a clean bill of health and plenty of compliments on their outfits — and maybe even a few extra chin scritches for being such excellent patients. Thanks for bringing a smile to our faces, Georgi and Teddi! 🐾💖💖

08/29/2025

Today is Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day. Please share stories and photos of your loved furry companions that are waiting to see you at the Bridge. 🌈❤️🐱

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"Just this side of Heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together...."

~Author unknown

08/28/2025

🎉 Huge congrats to Kitty Corner Social Club on their 100th adoption! 🐾💯 If you haven’t visited, now’s the purrfect time! Book a visit online to relax, enjoy a beverage, and hang out with a room full of adorable cats. Who knows? You might just meet your new best friend! 🐱❤️

https://kittycornersocial.club/

Iowa City's Kitty Corner Social Club is celebrating a milestone six months after opening. See link below ⬇️
bit.ly/4mMx6S0

08/28/2025

👀 Can you spot Finn? 👀

This shy guy came in for his yearly exam and vaccines, but instead of waiting on the table like most patients… he found a shelf to hide on! 🫣

Finn wasn’t quite ready to meet Dr. Lyons right away — sometimes a quiet, cozy corner is just what a cat needs. But with a little patience (and some gentle encouragement), he came out like a champ. ✨ 💪

His mom and dad couldn’t be prouder of their sweet, loving boy. Behind that shy demeanor is a big heart full of love. Great job today, Finn! You’re brave and so deeply cherished. 🐾 💙

08/23/2025

🐾✨ Special Visit to First Steps Learning Center! ✨🐾

Yesterday, a couple of our team members stopped by the 5-year-old class at Steps Learning Center to talk all about how to take care of a cat! 🐱💛

Our Registered Veterinary Technician, Donna, shared all kinds of fun and helpful tips on feline care — from feeding and brushing to making sure our kitty companions feel loved and safe. The kids were full of curiosity and excitement as they learned what it means to be kind and responsible pet owners. They asked the cutest questions and were so excited to share their own pet stories! 🐱💬

At the end of the visit, each child got to “adopt” their very own toy cat, complete with an official adoption certificate. 🐈📄 It was such a fun way to help teach responsibility and compassion for animals!

Big thanks to our staff- Nicole and Donna- for representing our clinic so well. And thank you to the wonderful staff and students at First Steps for having us — we loved spending time with you!

08/22/2025

08/20/2025

🐾✨ Kitten Takeover! ✨🐾

We had a LOTS of kitten patients come through our doors today. From tiny toe beans to squeaky meows, they definitely brightened our day! 🐱💕 A big thank you to all the paw-rents who brought in their little ones for checkups, vaccines, and snuggles.

Here’s to healthy, happy kitties and a day full of fluff! 🐾💉🧸

08/16/2025

🐾 Paw-some News from the Team! 🐾

We’re so happy to share that two of our incredible team members have recently adopted some adorable new pets! 🐱💕

🐱 Natalie, our RVT, welcomed "Simon", a playful 3-month-old black cat who’s already fitting in perfectly with his new family. Simon also has a thing for outdoor adventure- just look how brave he looks in his harness!🌿☀️

🐶 Taylor, our tech assistant, adopted "Tropic", a 8 month old Lab mix who has the most adorable face and a heart of gold! Tropic is already proving to be a loving towards her 3 cat siblings. 🐾💖

Help us congratulate Natalie and Taylor on their new furry family members! 🐾🐾

08/09/2025

Juniper is starting her new life off on the right paw! 🐾

This sweet girl was recently adopted from the Iowa City Animal Care & Adoption Center and came in for her first check-up, vaccines, and medications. She was playful, curious, and especially loved chasing the toys we had for her—what a fun way to make the vet visit a little more exciting! 😺

And just look at that adorable face… seriously, how could anyone resist her?! 💕 We’re so glad she found her forever home.

08/08/2025

Guy came in for his 6-month post-dental checkup and made himself right at home! 😺 He was totally relaxed in the Dr Hayes’ chair and eager to greet the staff since his last visit. We love seeing our patients feeling so comfortable and confident—especially when they look as handsome as Guy! 🧡🦷