Kitten care page added

We've added a page on bringing a new kitten home. Check it out!

Sunny Sunday afternoon

Nick checks out the daffodils

then snuggles up to Dr (Aunty) Kate

Tabitha diagnosed with kidney disease

Tabitha, a slim and active farm cat, is 18 years old and recently diagnosed with low grade kidney disease. She shows no outward sign of kidney problems - her weight has been the same for at least 10 years and she drinks no more than usual.
The kidney disease was revealed at her last senior check when she allowed her vet to take the usual blood and urine samples.
Treating kidney disease in the early stages is easy - a special diet, which preserves kidney function, and plenty of fluids in her food and water bowls.
She has taken to the special diet with gusto. Because it was introduced before the kidney disease affected her appetite she should live another 3 or 4 happy and healthy years.
Tabby visits her vet at least every 3 months to monitor her kidney disease, and to check her blood pressure and body weight.

Catte Latte?

Stop press - delayed opening date...

All of the balls we've been juggling to get Canberra Cat Vet open on Monday 12th August have come tumbling down - the floor covering won't be laid until then, putting our opening date back a week.

So Monday 26th August is now our projected opening date.

Our apologies for any convenience this causes you

Every pet deserves a healthy, pain-free mouth

Dr Christine Hawke, a veterinary dentist, believes every pet deserves a healthy, pain-free, mouth. Most pets hide mouth pain and discomfort. Regular check ups and dental treatments prevent gum disease, tartar build-up and loss of teeth.
Book your cat's check-up during Dental Health month in August and be sure your cat is not stoically hiding a painful mouth.

A week to opening...

The reception desk has a bench at the end for your cat carrier. You can just get a glimpse of the signature Canberra Cat Vet red through the opening.
The floor covering will go down in the next few days - and then it will be a race to install all our veterinary equipment before Monday 12th!