The Cat Hospital of Media

12/22/2025

❄️ Hello, Winter! ❄️

Today marks the first day of winter, and we’re ready to welcome the season of cozy blankets, warm laps, and extra purrs at The Cat Hospital Of Media 🐾

As the temperatures drop, remember that our feline friends feel the chill too—especially seniors and cats with medical needs. Winter is a great time to:
• Schedule wellness checkups
• Keep indoor cats active and stimulated
• Watch for changes in appetite, mobility, or behavior

We’re here all season long to help keep your cats healthy, comfortable, and thriving. From all of us (and all of our whiskered patients), we wish you a warm, peaceful start to winter. 💙🐱

Stay cozy—and give your cat an extra cuddle for us!

12/17/2025

📣 Important Reminder: Rabies Vaccines Protect Your Pets and Your Family 🐱💉

Delaware County is currently seeing a high incidence of rabies reported in wildlife and domestic animals — including raccoons, bats, skunks, foxes, and stray cats — and that means our community is at higher risk right now.

Rabies is a deadly viral disease that affects the nervous system of mammals and is almost always fatal once symptoms appear. It’s usually transmitted through the bite or scratch of an infected animal.

🐾 Why vaccinating your cat matters:
• The rabies vaccine is highly effective at preventing the disease.
• Pennsylvania law requires that all cats and dogs be vaccinated against rabies.
• Vaccinated pets act as a buffer between wildlife reservoirs of rabies and your family.
• Unvaccinated pets exposed to rabies may face long quarantines or even euthanasia.

❤️ Protect your pet and your loved ones:
✔ Make sure your cat’s rabies vaccine is current.
✔ If your pet is bitten or scratched by a wild animal, contact your vet or local health department immediately.
✔ All animal bites should be reported to the Delaware County Health Department.

Rabies can be prevented, but once symptoms start — in humans or animals — there is no cure. Let’s keep our pets and our community safe! 💪🐾

📍 See the latest numbers here:
https://padeptag.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/54d1f26ee4bc4ad8bd284ff50d500780

12/14/2025

Snow days are better with cats 💙
We hope you’re enjoying today cuddled up with your kitty, a cozy fire, and a warm drink—watching the snow fall outside and soaking in all the winter magic. ❄️☕🐱

Stay warm and safe today!
We’ll be open tomorrow at our regular hours at Cat Hospital of Media and look forward to seeing you then.

Share some pictures of your cozy cats to help us get through the day.

12/14/2025

🐾 We’re proud to be one of the few. 🐾

Cat hospitals are rare—and AAHA-accredited cat-only hospitals are even rarer. We’re honored to share that The Cat Hospital of Media is one of only 46 AAHA-accredited cat-only practices in the entire U.S. 💙

AAHA accreditation means we voluntarily meet the highest standards in veterinary medicine, from patient care and safety to cleanliness, technology, and team training. It’s a commitment we take seriously—because your cats deserve nothing less than exceptional care.

✨ And the bonus? We’re cat-only.
That means a calmer, quieter environment designed entirely around the comfort, health, and well-being of our feline patients—no barking dogs, no added stress, just focused, compassionate feline care.

Thank you for trusting us with your cats. We’re proud to be rare, accredited, and 100% devoted to cats. 🐱💫

12/03/2025

🎉 Welcome to the Team, Dr. Ortiz! 🎉

Cat Hospital of Media is so excited to welcome Dr. Ortiz to our team! He’ll officially be starting with us this Monday, December 8th, and will likely begin taking appointments in mid-December. We can’t wait for our clients and their feline family members to meet him — he’s going to be a wonderful addition to our hospital.

Here’s a little more about Dr. Ortiz:

📍 Local Roots
Dr. Ortiz was born in Media and raised in Kennett Square, PA. Growing up, he helped his parents with their mushroom business—his father immigrated from Mexico—and it was during these early years that his love for animals truly began. Raising backyard chickens and ducks sparked his lifelong dream of becoming a veterinarian, a dream his parents wholeheartedly supported.

🎓 Education & Early Experience
A first-generation college student, Dr. Ortiz earned his BS in Animal and Food Science from the University of Delaware. He got his start in veterinary care through wild bird rescue and rehabilitation with Tri-State Bird Rescue in Newark, DE, before heading to the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, where he earned his DVM.

🐾 Veterinary Career & Feline Focus
Dr. Ortiz began his career as a general practitioner with Heart + Paw, where he developed strong interests in internal medicine, dermatology, and—of course—felines. Surrounded by “cat ladies” and “cat whisperers,” he honed his skills in feline care and ultimately felt called to work exclusively with cats. We’re thrilled he’s bringing that expertise to our hospital!

🎸 Life Outside the Clinic
When he’s not caring for cats, Dr. Ortiz enjoys spending time with his fiancée, Beth, and their two dogs, Archer and Maui. He’s also active in the Philly music scene—performing, mixing, and recording with his band—and loves sewing and attending concerts.

Please join us in giving Dr. Ortiz a warm welcome! 💙🐱
We know our cat-loving community will adore him as much as we do.

11/24/2025

🦃🍂 Thanksgiving Holiday Closure 🍂🦃

The Cat Hospital of Media will be closed this Thursday for the Thanksgiving holiday.

We will reopen on Friday, November 28th at 8:00 a.m.

If your cat has an emergency while we are closed, please contact your nearest 24/7 emergency veterinary hospital.

Wishing you and your kitties a safe and happy Thanksgiving! 🐾🧡

11/22/2025

Supporting small businesses is supporting your neighbors! 💙
As a family-owned practice, we’re proud to stand with the incredible local shops that make Media feel like home. Thanks for choosing small and shopping local, today and every day. 🐱✨

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY is just ONE WEEK AWAY -- don’t miss it! 🌟

On NOVEMBER 29th, Media, PA is THE place to shop and celebrate the season. Our family-owned businesses are stocked with unique gifts you won’t find anywhere else, so bring your list and get ready to check it twice! 🎁

Plus, enjoy FREE freshly popped Kettle Corn while you shop, thanks to Heiler Painting. 🍿

And, experience festive holiday carols from the Philadelphia Freedom Chorus from Noon to 2pm. 🎶

SHOP SMALL. SHOP LOCAL. 🎁✨

10/29/2025

Hello, Cat Community-

A cat was found deceased this morning near **316 W Baltimore Ave, Media, PA 19063** (likely passed earlier today). We are sharing to help locate her family, so they may have closure.

Description:

* Female, approximately **1–3 years old**
* **Domestic shorthair brown tabby**
* **Not spayed**
* **No tattoo or ear tip**
* No microchip found upon scanning
* Distinctive **black ringed markings on her tail**

We do have photos available to help confirm identification if needed.

She will be held by us for one week to allow time for an owner to come forward.

If you believe this may be your cat or have any information, please contact **The Cat Hospital of Media** at **610-627-2287**.

Thank you for helping The Cat Hospital of Media honor her and assist any family who may be searching.

10/29/2025

💬 We want your input, cat lovers! 🐱

At The Cat Hospital of Media, we’re planning a fun and informative series of free online webinars all about keeping your feline friends happy and healthy — and we’d love to know what you want to learn about most!

Here are a few ideas we’re considering 👇

1️⃣ Understanding Your Cat: Why they do what they do (and how to decode their mysterious behavior!)

2️⃣ Keeping Kitty Healthy: The 5 most overlooked cat health issues

3️⃣ The Purrfect Home: Reducing stress for indoor cats

4️⃣ Caring for Kittens: What every new cat parent should know

5️⃣ Golden Whiskers: Caring for senior cats

🐾 Tell us which one you’d love to attend first!

Vote below — and feel free to comment with any other cat topics you’d love to see us cover.

We can’t wait to help you and your cats live your best nine lives together! 💜🐾

10/27/2025

🐾🖤 Happy National Black Cat Day! 🖤🐾

Today we’re showing extra love to our sleek, mysterious, and oh-so-majestic black cats! 🐈‍⬛✨

Did you know black cats are symbols of good luck in many cultures? At The Cat Hospital of Media, we think they’re purr-fect every day of the year — loyal, loving, and full of charm.

Drop a photo of your beautiful black cat in the comments below so we can fill this thread with their magic! 📸💫
Let’s give these shadowy sweethearts the spotlight they deserve.

10/23/2025

We treat cats big and small!

Meet Charlie, Dee, and Dennis. They came in with their mom, Cece, for a checkup and medication.

In order to accurately weigh the kittens, we used a gram scale… and a very official saltine box.

10/17/2025

Happy Veterinary Technician Week!!!

To the heart of our animal hospital, thank you for your compassion and skill.

Pictured: Stephen is enjoying some “face biscuits” from kitten patient, Sunny.