Dr. James Chen, DVM

Dr. James Chen is a board-certified veterinarian with over 15 years of experience in feline medicine. After earning his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from UC Davis, he completed a residency in feline practice and earned board certification from the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) in the feline specialty. Dr. Chen runs a feline-exclusive veterinary clinic in Portland, Oregon, and serves as the veterinary reviewer for Meowing Goods, ensuring all health and nutrition content meets the highest standards of veterinary accuracy.

Dr. James Chen serves as the veterinary reviewer at Meowing Goods. His role is to ensure that every piece of health-related, nutrition-focused, and safety-critical content on the site is accurate, evidence-based, and aligned with current veterinary best practices.

Education and Credentials

Dr. Chen earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from the University of California, Davis — one of the top-ranked veterinary programs in the country. He then completed a residency in feline practice and achieved board certification from the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) in the feline specialty, a distinction held by fewer than 200 veterinarians in the United States.

Clinical Experience

For over 15 years, Dr. Chen has dedicated his practice exclusively to cats. He founded Cascade Feline Veterinary Clinic in Portland, Oregon, a cats-only practice that sees over 3,000 feline patients annually. His clinical focus areas include:

• Feline internal medicine: Diagnosing and managing complex conditions including chronic kidney disease, hyperthyroidism, diabetes, and inflammatory bowel disease
• Nutritional counseling: Developing diet plans tailored to specific health conditions, life stages, and individual cat needs
• Preventive care: Vaccination protocols, parasite prevention, dental health programs, and wellness screening for senior cats
• Behavioral health: Addressing stress-related behaviors, litter box avoidance, and environmental enrichment strategies

Role at Meowing Goods

As veterinary reviewer, Dr. Chen reads every article that touches on feline health, nutrition, or safety before publication. He verifies medical claims against peer-reviewed veterinary literature, checks product safety recommendations, and adds clinical context where appropriate. When you see “Reviewed by Dr. James Chen, DVM” on an article, it means the content has been vetted by a practicing feline specialist.

Dr. Chen does not receive compensation from any pet product manufacturer and has no financial interest in the products reviewed on Meowing Goods. His only goal is to make sure the information you read here is accurate and safe for your cat.

Professional Affiliations

• American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
• American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP)
• American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP)
• Oregon Veterinary Medical Association