Lincoln Avenue Cat And Dog Hospital

We love this place. The only place that can handle our wild cat. Friendly and compassionate staff. Also, Tom, is always willing to help and very knowledgeable with cats. This is their specialty after all, they accept only cats. Thank you for all you have done for our cat and still do. Read Less

I love this cat hospital. Just love it. Nothing more to say because my title says it all. They are the best. I have ever been too. I felt compassion the moment Dr. Raj entered the office and laid her hands on my cat. That was it for me. I am so happy to find them. Read Less

Everyone here is amazing! Especially with my moody princess, SadiLuv! I love that Crystal and Tom actually remember her! You guys are so awesome! The care is amazing that she receives every time she goes. I'm only mad that I didn't know about you guys sooner. But better late than never! Thanks guys, for being so great to my baby! Read Less

Horrible, horrible experience. They misdiagnosed our cat in the WORST way. We found a lump on our cat and they told us it was arthritis. We trusted them and believed them. Four months later the lump had doubled in size so we brought her back, and this time they told us she had cancer and that the tumor was so advanced there was nothing they could do for her. How much worse could a vet be than THAT?! STAY AWAY from this place if you care about your beloved cat! Read Less

These folks are great! Very caring and helpful. took our old cat there (Moe) and he made it to be 19 years old so....... We also take our new cats there now. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this vet. Read Less

Staff is very friendly and accommodating. Doctors are loving and caring. They do the very best they can do for your kitties and it shows. The level of care is exceptional. Will always bring my fur babies back to LACH where I know they're well taken care of. Read Less

Dr's El Akbawy and Raj are fantantastic with our two babies. Furby and CoCo Puff are quite the pair of unique personalities but Tom Crystal and Taylor know them well. We could not think of anyone else taking care of them. Thank you all so much!! Read Less

My kitty doesn't love going to the doctor, but who does! The bottom line is we would not have our beautiful Oreo, if not for Dr.Akbawy. He took care of him during several crisis situations and also sought out the best solution for him to be able to live a long and healthy life. He had an involved surgery and now is a happy guy, no more urinary blockages. We look forward to many more years of excellent care for our cats.Read Less

My family has been dealing with the lincoln ave cat hospital and the fairfield hospital for over 17 years. My family will not go anywhere else. Dr. Akbawy has saved my cat Simons life 3 times. The staff at Lincoln Ave Hospital has always been kind and caring to everyone who comes in the door. Dr. Akbawy turns no one down, he loves animals. He truly has a loving heart. I trust Dr. Akbawy he is truthful and honest. When he told us it was time to let Simon go, I knew he was right. If Simon could have been saved, Dr. Akbawy would have saved him. My family loves Dr. Akbawy and his entire staff. My family is very loyal to both of his practices. We love all you The Adams family Read Less

My experience at the Lincoln Avenue Cat Hospital has been fantastic!!!!!! All of my 7 cats are patients there and at its sister institution,The Animal Hospital of Fairfield. Dr.ElAkabawy and Dr.Raj are both great veterinarians who love the animals and give them compassionate and spectacular medical care!!!!!!! I recommend both institutions to anyone who has animal companions!!!!!!! The staff is great as well and Tom Waespy has such a special affinity for cats that I believe that he has feline as well as human genes!!!!!! A great place for all of your cats' medical needs!!!!!!!!!! Sincerely,James S. Marotta. Read Less

I came here some time ago with Happy, my cat. He was having trouble using the bathroom. The doctor said that he had kidney failure and would require a $1500 procedure would have put him under anesthesia and seen him stay at the hospital overnight for several days. I was told it was either that, an at-home catheter that would likely get infected, or putting him down for several hundred dollars. Otherwise, he would suffer until his soon-to-be untimely death. We brought Happy to another doctor for a second opinion. His conclusion was that Happy was just backed up and needed a laxative. Following his orders, Happy spent another year with us before passing away from an unrelated ailment. Do not take your pet here. I had heard about bad things in the past including misdiagnosis that resulted in the death of a close friend's cat. Turns out they were true and I would've spent nearly $2000 to find out for myself. Again - do not take your pet here. Read Less

I brought my cat to Dr. Akbawy because she was attacked by a dog and as a result, her tail was severed and her hind area was severely injured. Dr. Akbawy and his staff have been kind and diligent in their care of her and have nursed her back to health. Not only has Dr. Akbawy and his staff provided excellent care but his rates are very reasonable compared to most. Dr. Akbawy and his staff are very friendly and caring and I have been able to call and visit at any time. Because of the care that my cat has received, she has been able to heal more rapidly then expected. What I have appreciated most during this traumatic experience is the genuine concern that has been expressed by Dr. Akbawy and his staff. Read Less

I took my Cat to L.A.C.H. after a terrible experience with another vet. My cat, which I rescued from the street was diagnosed with Feline Luekemia. I didn't know what to do and the first vet didn't even tell me how to take care of him. My little guy was good spirits at first but then stopped eating about a month after i took him in. so I decided to take him to LACH to get a second opinion. The Vet checked my little guy and noticed his gums were white at this point which the other vet DIDN'T EVEN CHECK. He told me look he's anemic and that he could give him medication to feel better but that I would end up coming back and the end result would be the same given his condition. So I had to make the hardest decision ever, keep the little guy alive and hope he wasn't suffering or put him down. I couldn't see my little guy suffer so I put him down. I liked vets (and staffs) honesty and compation not only for my little guy but for me.Read Less

This was a horrible experience. We brought our cat in and she was diagnosed with cat diabetes and then over prescribed insulin; the doctor did not want to have anything to do with teaching us how to administer it or monitor her condition. We were told to give the cat 2 units of insulin by the pharmacy (they called in the prescription) and were not allowed to keep her at the vet for monitoring her first doses, and were not told to monitor or taught how to monitor her blood sugar. He just billed us and sent us on our way. Pretty amazing that this guy is still in business. We even had to call to receive this diagnoses - they didnt think to call us immediately when her urinalysis came back toxic. There is one doctor here and it's very difficult to get any good information from anyone else, so don't expect any quick answers on anything. The staff does not want to deal with you, it sounds like they are tired of passing along information to the single doctor here, and most of the time, they either didnt relay the questions or notes, or if they did, the doctor didnt call back. I am very surprised that there were any positive reviews on this site this place - there was not one positive thing I can say about the doctor and this staff, and I am a very positive person. For the health of your animal you should look elsewhere, and get neighbor recommendations on vets in the area. Read Less

If you are looking for a Cat Hospital you can trust for your most beloved cat, this is the place I recommend over and over again. Dr. Akbawy is extremely knowledgeable, a highly skilled surgeon and reknowned dental veterinarian. He strongly promotes wellness exams and I can personally attest to his medical recommendations which prevented the occurance of more serious problems. The staff at Lincoln Avenue Cat Hospital are just wonderful. During two very bad storms when the hospital was closed, Tom met me there to administer fluids and antibiotics to my big boy Clyde. Linda would help me out on Sundays. Both Lucy and Taylor are very experienced and always so helpful. Everyone is so friendly and compassionate. Dr. Akbawy takes the time to explain every detail and he's always reachable for any emergency. He's taken in cats that other people have abandoned there because they are sick. He pursues other avenues when euthansia does not have to be an option. The Lincoln Avenue Cat Hospital is tops. If you want the best and someone you can trust for your beloved furry babies, Dr. Akbawy is the veterinarian for you. I was also elated when Dr. Akbawy opened up the Animal Hospital of Fairfield. A state-of-the-art facility to care for both cats, dogs, birds and other small animals in Fairfield. His dedicaiton, devotion and compassion to the field of veterinary medicine is unquestionable. Read Less

When we moved I needed a vet near by I opened the phone book and found Lincoln Ave Cat Hospiral in my town. I didn't know anyone yet in the neighborhood so I just took the chance that they were good. I am SO HAPPY that I did. The staff and doctor are great! They will answer any questions you have and will take the time to make sure you understand everything. I am never rushed out of the office or off the phone. Read Less

I am going to do my best to stick to only facts in this review although it will be very difficult due to my high emotions. If you are on the net, looking for a vet for your cat you obviously care for the animal. This review is for you people especially!!! If you truly do care for your animal do not bring them here!! We left our Best,Best friend ""Mooch"" with Lincoln Ave. Cat Hospital for a 6 day stay while we went on a vacation. Normally, we would have friends stay with and feed him, but recently Mooch had not been feeling well. We had taken him to L.A.C.H for treatment & the place seemed nice. This was most importantly due to the 2 assistants that were helping us. (Tom & Steve) They were so great to my pal Mooch. They gave him so much love, and they were so gentile with him. That 1st visit was great. ....Anyway, we had a vacation coming up, and we wanted Mooch to stay there while we were away, because we felt that the guys (Tom & Steve) were so attentive, AND because Mooch hadn't been feeling well. Since it was a Cat Hospital it should be the perfect place, Right?WRONG, WRONG, WRONG!!!!!!!!!!!!! As it Turns out, the Dr. is the ONLY DR. THERE!!!!!!!!!! There is NO OTHER BACK-UP. If he, for whatever reason Can't or Won't get to the Place, there is no other back-up Dr. to treat your animal. On the last day before we got home Mooch had gotten real sick. The Dr. was ""out-of-the-country"" (Which I was not told) The office staff in they're Brilliance decided not to bring him to anyother vet for treatment. They just called my cell phone which was turned off because I was on the plane & left a message saying that ""Mooch needs to go to the Emergency Room."" If they had 1 shred of brain matter, they would have looked at the boarding form that I had to sign when I dropped Mooch off. It had a emergency contact phone number on it that would have put them in contact with someone otherthan my voicemail. 7 hours later, sitting in a plane on the tarmac at Newark Airport, I got the message. I immediately called, and spoke to the office staff. Actually, Spoke is a nice word for it, I ""convinced"" them to take Mooch to wherever he needed to go. You See, even though I had already signed a form that stated My authorization for medical treatment, they wouldn't take Mooch to get help until they spoke to someone. I reached Oradell Animal Hospital about 20 minutes after they got Mooch there. He was barley alive. He had held on long enough for us to get home. We were able to say Goodbye, Thank him for all he has been to us, and also were able to be there with him when he died. My anger is because we trusted this place with our friends life, and you know the rest. This is what to take away from my experience; I trusted Lincoln Ave. Cat Hospital to take care of my buddy for me while I was away, THEY DID NOT. And I MUST SAY AGAIN, I had signed all Papers that would have allowed medical treatment. If anyone wants to know details or hear real rage about this place feel free to email me. Read Less

Wonderful, cat loving environment. Very Clean. Caring staff. We use this animal hospital for our rescued cats and kittens, from the youngest to the oldest. They even have a staff at night for the cats that stay overnight. Over 60 of our cats and kittens have been treated here. They have spay/neutered several cats, provided dental cleanings and surgeries, emergency and critical care, as well as routine vaccinations, a wide range of tests, diagnosed and treated general and sever illnesses. We are very pleased with the quality service, and grateful for their generosity to our organization. Friends of Homeless Animals of No. NJ,Inc. Read Less

Caring, Loving, Knowledgable and Clean Cat Hospital By linda b. We recommend Lincoln Cat Hospital for your cats. Dr. El Akbawy and Dr. Gonzales have cared for over 60 cats and kittens that have been in foster care for our animal welfare organization, Friends of Homeless Animals of No. N.J., Inc. They have provided prompt, considerate and careful care for the oldest abandoned cat that needed dental care, as well as comprehensive well and sick care for the weak and strong kittens and adult cats. They have even provided extensive intensive care for the sickest of our fosters, and walked one of them, Oreo, to the Rainbow Bridge when he was stricken with an incurrable form of anemia. He and his staff monitored Oreo, hand fed him, and petted him, kept him on warm water bottles and gave him fluids, antibiotics and vitamin shots. They permitted us to visit for long periods of time. We knew he could not be saved but did not want to put him to sleep if he wasn't suffering, and Dr. Akbawy respected our wishes. Dr. El Akbawy called me on Saturday afternoon, 3 hours past closing time to notify me that Oreo had passed away.We have always recieved excellent service, and found the entire staff to be competent, caring lovers of cats. The hospital has staffing at night for boarded animals, which is not available everywhere. Dr. El Akbawy is a veterinary dental specialist, the only one in Northern NJ, and has provided dental care for several foster cats, even the seniors! Read Less

I cannot put into words of how I feel about this hospital. I had my cat Buster there in April of 2004. He was diagnosed by Dr. Akbawy with having two lumps in the lower intestine. I was advised that Buster needed an operation in order to remove the lumps. I had no doubt in my mind that Buster would successfully make it through the surgery. Here is it December of 2006 and Buster is now 16 years old and he acts like a young cat all over again. Dr. Akbawy saved my cat's life and I will forever be greatful to him. I recommend him to everyone. I mean seriously, who would not want the best service for their cat. Buster is part of my family and he is also part of the Lincoln Avenue Cat Hospital family. If the cat hospital is reading this...thank you so much from the bottom of my heart. I know Buster appreciates the great service that you guys have given to him. Thank you again. Read Less