(cats up to the age of 8 years old) include an annual urine analysis which screens for diabetes mellitus, liver and kidney diseases. Early detection of these commonly diagnosed diseases results in improved quality and quantity of life in cats. We provide non-absorbent cat litter with a sample kit for ease of sample collecting.
10% off dental products and services (on all plans)
We are currently offering a FREE kitten support session with our Registered Veterinary Nurse to give you all the information you need when adding a new kitten into your home. You can register for the session
We examine your kitten in the bottom half of the carrier if possible or on his or her own blanket, the familiar smells provide reassurance. We also provide treats and toys to give your kitten a fun experience and to distract them from the necessary bad bits (we do use the smallest gauge needles available but a needle is still a needle!)
, even indoor living kittens, to provide protection against potentially fatal infections. The first injection in the course is given at nine weeks or older and a second at about four to six weeks later. The kitten should be kept away from unvaccinated cats and stay indoors for 10 days after the second injection to ensure maximum protection. We do encourage you to keep your kitten indoors until after they have been micro chipped and neutered at four months old.
When you first take a kitten home feed it on the same food it has been used to. A sudden change of diet combined with the stress of adapting to a new home can cause stomach upsets and diarrhoea. We recommend the Royal Canin veterinary life stage diets and we will provide you with samples and advice on how to change the diet gradually.
You may want to provide some dry food on an ad lib basis – this can work very well for growing kittens but can encourage over-eating in kittens over six months resulting in weight gain, we will monitor your kitten’s growth and weight and give you advice on feeding.
and prevention is better than cure. Kittens need to be treated for worms from the time of weaning (usually four-six weeks old) and every two weeks until they are four months old, then every two-six months depending on lifestyle. Cats that hunt and eat rodents need deworming more frequently than cats that live indoors. We will design a parasite prevention plan for your kitten and review it every six months when they come in for a health check. Fleas are a problem all year round even in indoor living cats and we recommend monthly spot on treatment with a prescription product (because they are safe and they work!).
Kittens are very playful. Give them an assortment of toys to keep them occupied and exercised – these need not be expensive – every kitten loves a cardboard box to play in. Play is also a good way for you to get to know and trust each other. Provide your kitten with a scratching post.
please don’t delay making an appointment with our vet Amanda to get things back on track as quickly as possible.
Available through many providers at varying levels of cover. Unlike car insurance, it is not a good idea to change providers every year to get the cheapest premium as they will often exclude previous conditions leaving you to pay the bill. For around £10 a month you can have peace of mind if your kitten or cat gets injured or ill that you will be able to provide the best possible treatment and care. If you opt not to insure and expect the same level of care for your pets as you do for yourself, please bear in mind there is no NHS for pets and gold standard healthcare is expensive to provide. Referral to a specialist orthopaedic vet to repair fractures sustained in a road traffic accident can result in bills of £2000-5000.
Developed to help you provide the best possible care for your pet and spread the cost over 12 months. Our Kitten Plan is unique to Cat’s Whiskers Veterinary Clinic and contains much more than any other practice plan we have seen – and all for only £19.90 a month for 12 months. In addition you will receive discounts on other goods and services, such as 10% off neutering, 10% off food, 10% off medication and 5% off consultations if your kitten gets ill or injured.
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We are open 5 days a week with a 24 hour emergency service. Our opening hours are Monday – Friday 08:30-18:00. In the event of an emergency out of our opening hours please call 01903 830577. You will be given the contact details for our out of hours emergency service provider,
The consult was far longer than I’ve ever had before and I’m sure this helped keep the cats calm – well that and the Feliway which Bounty particularly liked!
Lisa qualified as a RVN 14 years ago, and has 17 years experience working in the veterinary industry – so we are lucky to have her as part of our team! Lisa loves to spend time with her husband and 3 young boys, and enjoys swimming, reading and going to the cinema in her spare time.
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. By removing the stressors so commonly found in vet practices, we are providing your cat with the best chance of responding well to treatment and keeping them fit and healthy.
Our consulting room is designed to be feline-friendly, with a smaller consulting table and weighing scales just for cats. We diffuse Feliway (a cat specific pheromone) to help the cats settle in. We even have a small fish tank with colourful fish to entertain your cat’s curiosity while he or she is being examined.