Cat Grooming & Boarding in Riverside

Whether your cat needs grooming help or a safe place to stay, comfort and health come first. At Riverside Cat Hospital, we offer cat grooming and boarding in Riverside, CA, within a hospital setting where your cat is monitored and cared for throughout their visit.

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Grooming and Boarding for Cats

Some cats need a little extra help staying clean and comfortable. For those who can’t manage their coat — often seniors or long-haired cats — we offer medically necessary lion-cuts performed under sedation, keeping the experience calm and stress-free. For boarding, your cat stays in comfortable accommodations, including large kennels and kitty condos, within our hospital. We also provide medical boarding for cats that need daily medications, so even pets with health needs can be cared for safely while you’re away.

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Boarding in a Safe Setting

Why We Board in a Hospital

Boarding at a hospital means your cat is never far from medical attention. Our team can monitor health, administer medications, and respond quickly if anything comes up — peace of mind that’s especially valuable for senior cats or those with ongoing conditions. To protect every guest, we ask all boarders to meet a few health requirements.

Medical Boarding

Cats needing daily medications can board with us and receive their treatments right on schedule.

Comfortable Spaces

Large kennels and kitty condos give your cat room to relax during their stay.

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Our Boarding Requirements

Because sick cats visit our hospital regularly, we hold every boarding guest to health standards that keep all cats safe. Before a stay, your cat needs an exam with us within the past year, a negative retroviral test for FIV and FeLV, current vaccines, and flea prevention. We’re happy to help you get everything ready in advance.
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Required Before Boarding

An exam within the past year, current FVRCP, rabies, and FeLV vaccines, a negative FIV/FeLV test, and flea prevention.

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Plan Ahead

Complete our boarding form and schedule any needed updates early so your cat is ready to stay.

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Common Questions About Cat Grooming and Boarding

Planning grooming or a boarding stay for your cat? Here are answers to the questions we hear most.

What do I need to do before boarding my cat?

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Before boarding at Riverside Cat Hospital, your cat needs an exam with us within the past year, current vaccines for rabies, FVRCP, and FeLV, a negative retroviral test for FIV and FeLV, and flea prevention. These requirements protect every cat in our care, since our hospital regularly sees sick patients. We'll help you complete any updates ahead of time.

Do you offer boarding for cats that need medication?

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Yes. We provide medical boarding for cats that require daily medications, which means your cat can receive their treatments on schedule while you're away. Because boarding takes place within our hospital, our team can also monitor your cat's health and respond promptly if any concerns arise during the stay.

What kind of grooming do you provide for cats?

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We offer medically necessary lion-cuts for cats who struggle to maintain their coat, such as seniors or long-haired cats with matting. These are performed under sedation to keep the process calm and stress-free. Our focus is on your cat's comfort and skin health rather than purely cosmetic grooming.

Why are boarding requirements so strict?

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Our boarding requirements exist to keep every cat safe and healthy. Since Riverside Cat Hospital regularly treats sick patients, up-to-date vaccines, retroviral testing, and flea prevention help prevent the spread of illness among boarders. These steps give you confidence that your cat is staying in a clean, carefully managed environment.
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