Specialist Services

Feline Medicine Specialist Centre

Specialist care in Sydney, designed exclusively for cats

At MediPaws, we believe cats deserve a space and a standard of care entirely their own. We’re proud to be the only hospital in Sydney with multiple feline medical specialists – supported by a purpose-built environment where every detail has been designed around cat comfort, behaviour, and wellbeing.

Led by a team of feline medicine specialists, MediPaws brings unmatched expertise and compassion to every cat that comes through our doors. Our clinicians have a deep appreciation for the unique challenges and rewards of feline medicine and combine cutting-edge diagnostics, low-stress handling, and collaborative multidisciplinary care to deliver the best outcomes.

Why cat owners choose MediPaws
  • Sydney’s only hospital with multiple feline medicine specialists: led by board-certified feline experts with advanced training in gastroenterology, hepatology, and pancreatic disease.

  • Comprehensive multidisciplinary support: supported by an in-house radiology departmentinternal medicine specialists trained in minimally invasive procedures and urinary disorders, an advanced surgery team, and dermatologists experienced in feline-specific conditions.

  • Purpose-built cat facilities: separate consult rooms, treatment area, and a quiet, dedicated feline ward designed to reduce stress and promote faster recovery.

  • Feline-friendly approach: our cat-loving team of vets and nurses use low-stress techniques, feline pheromone environments, and cat-only equipment to ensure a positive experience from admission to discharge.

  • 24/7 emergency support: if your cat suddenly becomes unwell, our emergency vets work side-by-side with our feline medicine specialists and are available 24/7, day and night.

Our Feline Medicine Team

Feline Medicine FAQs

What feline conditions are treated at MediPaws?

Our feline medicine team provides expert diagnosis and management for a wide range of feline-specific conditions, including:

  • Gastrointestinal, liver, and pancreatic disease – from chronic vomiting and weight loss to more complex conditions like inflammatory bowel or liver disease.
  • Chronic kidney disease and urinary tract disorders – including chronic kidney disease, bladder or kidney stones, and other urinary problems that are common in older cats.
  • Endocrine disorders – such as diabetes, with tailored and advanced treatment plans designed to support long-term health and quality of life.
  • Respiratory and cardiac conditions – from coughing or rapid breathing to more serious problems such as heart disease and cardiomyopathy.
  • Complex infections and immune-mediated disease – including inflammatory and allergic conditions that can affect the skin, gut, or other organs.
  • Cancer diagnostics and long-term management – comprehensive diagnostic and ongoing treatment for cats with cancer, in collaboration with our oncology and imaging teams.

Every case is reviewed in collaboration with our in-house experts, ensuring your cat receives true multidisciplinary care — and the specialist attention they deserve.

What types of referrals are accepted?

We’re proud to support veterinary teams across Sydney and beyond with a dedicated feline medicine referral service.

We welcome referrals for:

  • Complex or recurrent feline medical cases
  • Chronic gastrointestinal, hepatic, or renal disease
  • Minimally invasive procedures
  • Diagnostic investigations (MRI, SPECT-CT, ultrasound, biopsy)
  • Second opinions or case reviews
  • Collaborative pre- and post-specialist management

For direct access to our feline specialists to discuss a case or arrange a referral, please give us a call at 1800 678 387 or email us directly at: feline@medipaws.com.au

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