SimplyCats Vet Clinic Blog

Megan was the winner of the Young Ones in December. She won a £10 voucher to spend at SimplyCats

‘Hi,
 
Just wanted to say a massive thank you for the £10 voucher that I won for Megan being the Young Ones winner for December. I was thrilled.
 
Thought you might like pic of Megan for your gallery.
 
many thanks,
love from
Joanne (Megan’s Mam)’

Claire

We are currently running a ‘Vaccinate your cat for life’ option on vaccinations given at SimplyCats.

For a one-off Vaccinate for Life fee of £99 paid now, you can enrol your cat into a course of annual vaccinations at no future cost.

Cats must be micrchipped before commencing on the Vaccinate for Life scheme.

Here at SimplyCats we are keen to promote preventative healthcare at an affordable price.

We offer a tailor made vaccination programme designed specifically for the individual needs of your cat.

Please ask a vet or nurse at SimplyCats for more information.

Vaccinations are an important part of taking care of your cat, offering protection against many life-threatening or unpleasant conditions.

Complete the Vaccinate for Life Registration Form and hand it in at SimplyCats or pop in to SimplyCats today and protect your cat.

Terms and Conditions are set out here.

We celebrated our first Christmas at SimplyCats at Lumley Castle. We had an Elizabethan Banquet and all had a fantastic time as you can see from the photos below.

To see more photos from the night please click here

We’d like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Claire

Whilst visiting the surgery for her annual booster two weeks ago, a full examination was carried out on ‘Mouse’ my little 12 year old chocolate point Siamese. Sarah found her teeth were covered in tartar and there was a possibility that she may have to have several teeth removed.
Last week she was admitted for a full dental which involved the extraction of 4 teeth and a full scale and polish.
Being a receptionist at SimplyCats allows me ‘backstage’ access and I find it fascinating observing her anaesthetised on the operating table and being in the enviable position of popping in to see her recovering from the anaesthetic. When I looked in on her mid afternoon she was in a lovely light spacious kennel out for the count on a fleecy blanket with an electric blanket beneath her and another fleecy rug on top. Seeing her so comfortable while she recovered from her ordeal in a quiet environment really put my mind at ease.

Below is a photo of Mouse recovering at home in her favourite spot glued to the radiator.

A big ‘Thank You’ to Sarah and Claire for the care both during and after the procedure.
A week later she’s a different cat and back to ripping her catnip mouse to shreds, something she hasn’t done in a long while. Good job Santa will be bringing her a new one.

Mouse recovering at home

Margaret

Some tips on keeping your cat as safe as possible over the festive season

1. Young kittens may chew through new and interesting items such as electrical wires for your fairy lights. Keep these lights secure and away from your cat.
2. Never give your cat cooked chicken or turkey bones. These bones can splinter and become lodged in your cat’s throat or puncture the intestines and stomach.
3. Chocolate is toxic to cats. The darker the chocolate, the more toxic. Chocolate contains both caffeine and theobromine which are both toxic to cats. If you suspect your cat has eaten chocolate monitor for signs of restlesness and vomiting and contact the vet immediately.
4. Many holiday foods are too rich for cats to eat. Foods that are out of the ordinary can cause stomach upsets
5. Holiday decorations such as ribbon and tinsel can cause problems if your cat ingests them. This is more common with cats that like to play with string. Cats that ingest the ribbon or tinsel can develop a foreign body. This type of foreign body may cause the intestine to fold on itself, like an accordion; this in turn causes a lack of circulation to parts of the intestine
6. Holly, Mistletoe and Poinsettias are all popular plants to have in the home over Christmas. These plants are toxic to cats so should be placed where your cat cannot get to them
7. Every year a great number of cats are poisoned by swallowing Ethylene Glycol based Antifreeze, the sort that is used in car radiators. Cats are attracted to the substance due to it’s sweet taste and enticing smell. Even relatively small amounts of this substance can cause serious problems.

Claire

As December is now upon us and the countdown until Christmas commences, we have been decorating the practice and getting into the festive spirit.

Margaret was assigned as Chief Christmas tree decorator

Claire