9539 Liberty Road, Frederick, MD 21701 • (301) 898-4009 Gentle, complete veterinary care for the felines in your family

At Frederick Cat Vet, we are all focused on making the visit as smooth as possible for you and your cat. We understand how stressful this can be, and we strive to minimize this every step of the way. The practice is designed from the point of view of cats, clients and veterinary staff so that we can all work smoothly toward the common goal of maintaining your cat's health and well-being. We are often asked if we are a holistic practice, and that is a word that means different things to different people. Our approach sees your cat as a member of your family and will offer the best in traditional medicine and surgery, nutritional guidance, behavioral counseling, and if indicated, no medicine at all. That is our holistic philosophy. Cats feel most vulnerable in their carriers when they are on the ground, so we have pedestals and side tables strategically located to let them feel more secure. Every cat that spends the day in the hospital has a window in the back of their small suite so that they have the option of checking on the birds and butterflies in the garden below. We want to get them well and back home as soon as possible, but in the meantime will strive to provide those comforts for your cat. We provide an attention to detail and a relaxed, quiet atmosphere in order to take care of you and your loved ones. Michael Karg, DVM Dr. Karg received his doctoral degree in veterinary medicine from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1999, and his bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Scranton in 1994. In 2000, he completed a one-year internship at the Mississippi State University veterinary teaching hospital in small animal internal medicine, emergency medicine and surgery. He has focused his work exclusively on feline veterinary medicine and surgery in the state of Maryland since 2001. Mike has a strong interest in feline behavior, recognizing the bond between cat and human and the importance of this interplay on feline health. A trio of cats, Brother Jones, Sand Viper and Fraulein share his home. He is member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the Veterinary Information Network (VIN), the Maryland Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA), and the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP). He has published several articles in the Journal of the AVMA on veterinary education and has been a guest speaker at the University of Maryland in College Park for an undergraduate course in veterinary medicine. Since 2001, Mike has been active with Maryland Search & Rescue (MSAR). MSAR is a volunteer organization dedicated to youth leadership training and wilderness search & rescue of lost persons. Dr. Karg is also a board member for the Frederick American Little League. Liesel, Veterinary Assistant Liesel received her degree in Animal Sciences from Utah State University. She was recently married and relocated from California to Maryland. Her past experience in animal care ranges from cat care to working with exotic animals including birds, reptiles, dolphins, sea lions and sea otters. She was employed at the Long Marine Lab in Santa Cruz, California as a Lab Technician before moving to Maryland. Liesel is currently a volunteer in the Education Deparment at the Baltimore Zoo and is responsible for the care and husbrandry duties associated with the animals exhibited to the public. Liesel's family consists of her husband and five cats; Spunky, Munch, Lambert, Puzzle and Whisper who range in age from 2 to 12 years. She is also the proud mom of Nessie, an adolescent hedgehog. Erin, Veterinary Assistant Erin’s experience ranges from nursing to physical therapy, working with senior citizens and also in the Navy as a Hospital Corpsman. She spent time in Guam as well as Bethesda, where she was deployed to the Persian Gulf and Cuba. Erin is pursuing a degree in Human Sciences at Columbia College and loves working with people as well as cats! Her love of animals is a lifelong one and as a child, grew up surrounded by all different breeds and species. She is originally from South Carolina and has recently moved to Maryland with her husband. Her animal family is large and consists of two cats; 4 year olds Mala and Shandy, two hamsters, Crackle and Pop (their sibling Snap will be missed dearly) and her two dogs, Dixie, a 7-year-old sheltie mix and Bailey a 5-year-old beagle mix. Erin’s vast travels, work with people and pets is a welcome addition to the staff at Frederick Cat Vet. Kathy, Client Services Coordinator Kathy received her degree in Visual Arts from the University of Maryland, after relocating from upstate New York. She experienced the evolution of the cable TV industry firsthand; starting out as a TV Production Assistant, and later as a Public Relations Manager and Producer for commercial, government and non-profit organizations. In 2004, she launched a part-time business producing greeting cards featuring rescued cats, dogs and horses. The cards are sold at fundraisers for area rescue groups and have been featured in several publications, including The Washington Post, The Hartford Courant, The Charlotte Observer, and Miami Herald. Kathy has volunteered for The Frederick County Humane Society and remains involved with Horsenet Horse Rescue and Roxie’s Fund Animal Rescue. She met her husband shortly after his relocation from Chicago, while volunteering. They are the proud parents of three rescued cats, Bailey, Gabby and Diablo (seen here), and two rescued dogs, Dexter and Dee Dee.