Microchipping

 Microchipping is a simple and effective way of permanently identifying your cat. It dramatically increases the chances of them quickly coming home to you should they go missing or be involved in an accident.

We recommend it for all pets to reduce losses due to straying and theft.  

This simple procedure can be preformed here at any time in your pet's life.

​We are offering FREE chip checks for all pets, to ensure your pets chip details are up to date. Please contact us to find out more

                     Neutering

We strongly recommend getting your cat neutered if you do not intend to breed from them.  
 
Spaying a female
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We recommend having a female cat spayed before she reaches sexual maturity at 5 to 6 months of age. Once sexual maturity is reached, the cat will begin to come into season or 'call'. Cycles of sexual activity typically occur every three weeks. Having your cat spayed will not only eliminate unplanned pregnancies but will also prevent diseases associated with the genital tract later in life.
 
The operation involves the administration of a general anaesthetic and the surgical removal of the ovaries and uterus through an incision made on the flank or belly of the cat. The fur at the site of the incision will have to be shaved.
 
She will be admitted early in the morning of her operation and will stay with us for the day.  She will be able to return home later on the same day and advise that she is kept quiet and most importantly kept inside.  To find out more about the after care your cat might need, please give us a call on 01761 412132.
 
The charge for neutering will also cover their post operative examinations, to ensure your little bundle is recovering back to full health.
 
Castrating a male

Castrating a male is as equally important as spaying a female to prevent unwanted pregnancies. Additionally, entire male cats have a strong tendency to roam, to be aggressive to other males, to fight and to mark their territory by spraying urine (often indoors!). The aggressive behaviour puts an uncastrated male at much higher risk of serious infectious disease such as feline immunodeficiency virus (feline 'AIDS') and feline leukaemia virus, both of which are transmitted through cat bites.
 
Castration involves removing both testes under general anaesthetic through small incisions into the scrotum. Usually the skin incisions for a castration are so small that sutures are not required.
 
He will be admitted early in the morning of his operation and will stay with us for the day.  He will be able to return home later on the same day and we advise that he is kept quiet. To find out more about the after care your cat might need, please give us a call on 01761 412132.

The charge for neutering will also cover their post operative examinations, to ensure your little bundle is recovering back to full health.
 
Cats can be neutered from as early as 4 months of age. We generally prefer them to weigh over 2kg although neutering can be performed earlier if you wish.  

We operate every day Monday to Friday. Call us on 01761 412132 to book your cat in.
 
What adverse affects might neutering have on my cat?
 
In the vast majority of cases no adverse affects are noted following neutering. However, some neutered animals have a tendency to put on excess weight by storing surplus fat. Such pets require a balanced diet and should not be over-fed. We recommend feeding a 'neutered cat' diet designed to meet the different nutritional requirements of a neutered cat. One of our vets or nurses will be only too happy to give advice.
 
We will also invite your little one back for a FREE weight check with one of our nurses, approximately 10 weeks after being neutered, to ensure their weight hasn't altered too much.