Encinitas veterinarian Dr. Nancy Bushnell's feline-focused practice at 222 North Coast Highway 101 draws on a University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine degree earned in 1977 and continuous small-animal practice in San Diego since 1979. The clinic's cat-specific diagnostic workflow — from senior thyroid panels to renal function screening — pairs with the feline-only boarding environment at Cat-Villa, where post-procedure recovery happens without canine stress exposure. Located along the 101 in Old Encinitas, the practice emphasizes conservative treatment planning with targeted diagnostics rather than broad exploratory workups, keeping intervention proportional to clinical findings. Chronic feline conditions including diabetes mellitus management, inflammatory bowel disease, and hyperthyroidism monitoring form a substantial portion of the caseload, with specialized diet plans sourced through species-appropriate raw and grain-free formulas at Tigertail Pet Foods. The practice's highest-acuity protocols involve serial fructosamine assays paired with continuous glucose monitoring curves for insulin-dose titration in newly diagnosed diabetic cats.