Catcuddles Vets London

25/04/2024

⭐️ Tony Welsh Cat Clinic Presents: lates for your feline family ⭐️

You asked, we listened! We’re excited to announce our first evening appointments at the Tony Welsh Cat Clinic in Hither Green (SE13 6SN).

Wednesday 1st May marks the first in a trial of late openings for Catcuddles Vets’ SE London practice in Hither Green.

On 1st, 23rd and 29th May we’ll be open from 11am-8pm giving you the chance to squeeze in an early lunch or snag an after-work consultation with our Vet.

If these dates prove as popular as we hope, we’ll be adding more slots here throughout the summer.

🐈‍⬛ Why choose Catcuddles?

At Catcuddles Vets London we’re not just your average vet clinic. We run two independent, charity-run, cat-only practices open to all, committed to providing excellent care to your feline family at not-for profit pricing.

From routine check-ups to more specialised care we offer a full range of first-opinion services tailored exclusively for cats. Our prices are set to cover our costs and support the amazing rescue and rehoming work done by the Charity’s volunteers.

We believe every cat deserves quality care, which is why our services are priced affordably, without compromising on excellence so that more cats can be given the vet care they need without it having to cost a fortune. We're not just about providing veterinary care; we're about making a difference in the lives of cats and their owners.

🐾 What We Offer

Preventative care, full in-house diagnostics and more! Aside of annual health checks, vaccinations, microchipping and parasite treatments we also cater for a whole host of other needs, some evident and some very well hidden by our feline companions. Follow us to discover the life-changing treatments we offer to keep your furry friend happy and healthy.

Follow us to find out more about the diagnostics and life-changing operations we offer at Catcuddles Vets London. We will honestly assess your kitty’s treatment needs and discuss your options being mindful of cost but also respectful of your cat’s needs.

📞 Book Now!

Ready to give your cat the care they deserve? Register with Catcuddles Vets London today and book your next appointment. Same-week slots available! Just visit our website to get started: https://www.catcuddles.org.uk/

Remember, all cats must either be neutered or have a neutering appointment booked at the time of their first consultation with us.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

17/04/2024

***Palmers Green (N13) opening hours 18 & 19 April 2024***

At Catcuddles Vets London, we are committed to providing a safe and respectful environment. We want to remind everyone that we maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of aggressive, intrusive, or violent behaviour. This includes both verbal and physical threats directed towards our team members or volunteers. Our policies and terms and conditions are clearly outlined and enforced at both of our practices.

It is with a heavy heart that we must address a recent incident of unacceptable aggression and threatening behaviour that occurred at our Palmers Green location. Regrettably, due to this incident, we were left with no choice but to involve the Police and temporarily close our Palmers Green practice (N13) until Monday, April 22nd. While this decision affects our ability to assist cats in need, the safety and wellbeing of our staff remain our top priority. We appreciate your understanding during this time.

Our team will continue to be available via phone during our regular working hours tomorrow and Friday, and appointment requests can still be submitted through our website.

We want to reassure our clients that there are no changes at our Hither Green location, and we will be open as usual tomorrow to serve you and your furry companions.

Thank you for your ongoing support and understanding.

12/04/2024

It's a lovely sunny morning here in Hither Green. Thank you to everyone for making us feel so welcome here at our new practice, The Tony Welsh Cat Clinic.

If you're in the area why not head over to our lovely neighbours at Nonki to grab a hot drink and then pop in for a quick hello?

If you're lucky you might get a peek at some VICs (very important cats) due in this morning!

10/04/2024

⭐️ Frida’s life saving surgery ⭐️

Meet one of our beloved patients, Frida. You may notice that Frida has different coloured eyes. This relatively rare condition is called heterochromia. Whilst her unique appearance is indeed striking, there is much more to Frida’s tale.

We first met Frida at Catcuddles Vets London in February. Frida had recently returned home visibly distressed and seemed to be dragging her back legs. She needed further diagnostics so her owners reached out to us, seeking affordable care at not for profit prices.

Upon examination, it became evidence that Frida was in discomfort and needed some intervention to find out what was causing this.

We sedated Frida so we could examine her legs, hips and abdomen more closely without causing further pain and we set about taking x-rays. We soon discovered that she had some dislocations and displaced pelvic bones and whilst these were mild they meant Frida would need to be crate rested for at least 6 weeks to allow the bones to heal.

Frida’s more pressing issue was that she had obviously undergone some form of trauma as she had suffered a ruptured abdominal wall and her bladder had become entangled in this, effectively strangulating the bladder. This was Frida's immediate problem and this had to be addressed as an emergency as there was a fear that she was unable to pass urine as a result of this.

Our Vet converted Frida's sedation to a general anaesthetic to allow us to take her to surgery to correct the rupture and replace her bladder. She then began the immense task of trying to piece poor Frida back together and finally place her bladder back to where it should be, as you can imagine this took great skill and patience and of course quite some time to do.

Frida recovered from her anaesthetic well and remained with us overnight, where she incredibly started to tentatively walk around her kennel, she ate and seemed happy. She had not passed any urine until nearly 24hrs after surgery but we are very pleased to say that she went on to pass normal amounts of urine without any problems!

In the intervening months since we first met Frida she has been coming back to us for regular check-ups since her surgery and this week had her final X-rays taken recently and we are pleased that all is healing well. We just hope that Frida stays out of harm’s way* and continues to enjoy a happy, pain free life!

*those of you who follow us will already know that not only is our lovely Head Nurse Sarah notorious in her attempts to steal our patients, she also has a soft spot for torties and calicos. We’re pleased to report after celebratory cuddles Frida was safely returned to her lovely family!

A set of x-rays costs £350.

The wellbeing of cats is our top priority. If your cat needs an appointment be it routine or urgent do not hesitate to reach out. With convenient same-week appointments available, we are here for your feline family in North and South London.

Find us at:

🐈‍⬛ Palmers Green, N13 4UY
🐈‍⬛ Hither Green, SE13 6SN

03/04/2024

🦷 Tripod’s dental at Catcuddles Vets London 🦷

Tripod recently came to see us at the Tony Welsh Cat Clinic in Hither Green as he was experiencing pain when eating. His owners entrusted him into our care for dental surgery.

Tripod was admitted for a general anaesthetic to take some radiographs of his teeth so we could then see what work needed doing.

An anaesthetic was administered by injection and Tripod was connected to a machine which would help him stay asleep and allow us to carry out our work. On closer examination we could see Tripod’s gums were showing signs of gingivitis. This is where the gums become red and inflamed along the tooth line. The cause of this is usually the result of a plaque build up and local infection, but it can also be caused by some viral infections.

We then proceeded to take some radiographs of Tripod’s teeth and roots. A tiny x-ray plate is placed into the mouth much like you would have at your dentist, and a portable X-ray machine then takes the photos of the teeth.

Dental x-rays are often an essential part of our investigations and are helpful in the diagnosis and treatment of dental disease. Cats are not able to express dental pain in the same manner as we do, they simply cannot tell you what and where is painful so x-rays assist us with this. Likewise x-rays can show us what is happening below the gumline, it will show us if there is any bone loss or infection that would be otherwise invisible to the naked eye.

If a tooth is extracted the Vet may also wish to take an x-ray afterwards to ensure all roots are removed; some cats’ teeth have as many as three roots to one tooth!

When teeth are extracted, much like human dentistry, we inject local anaesthetic into the gums. This serves two purposes - firstly it is more comfortable when the patient wakes up and secondly it allows us to give a lighter anaesthetic and thus reduces the risks associated with anaesthetics.

Tripod had three teeth removed and some root remnants removed from a previously lost or extracted tooth which can be seen circled in photo A; you can see the tiny tip of the tooth and the troublesome root under that.

Aside from gingivitis, cats suffer with root resorption which is where a tooth and root gradually reabsorbed into the jaw bone until nothing is left. This can be a very painful experience for the cat and can only really be diagnosed with an x-ray.

From photo B you can see some root resorption highlighted in red and the yellow highlights gum recession. All of these teeth were removed as result of this.

We then de-scaled and polished his remaining teeth to ensure prolonged gum and tooth health.

Tripod went home a happy kitty and we’ve no doubt this food loving feline was tucking into something yummy before long. Thank you for visiting us Tripod!

As Tripod bids adieu to pain, we extend an invitation to fellow kitties. Join us in safeguarding your feline companion’s oral health journey. A dental with extractions and dental x-rays lasting up to 75 minutes costs £650. To book at dental at one of our practices within a few days just visit https://www.catcuddles.org.uk/.

28/03/2024

We are now closed until 9am on Tuesday.

If you need emergency vet care out of normal practice hours, please call our usual number and you will be redirected to our out of hours provider, who can provide advice over the phone and specialise in emergency home visits.

To register your cat or request an appointment with us for next week or be ready for the future, visit https://www.catcuddles.org.uk/

26/03/2024

⭐️ Catcuddles Vets London: affordable care for your felines ⭐️

Catcuddles Vets London are charity-run, cat-only veterinary practices open to all. Our aim is to provide affordable, no-corners-cut vet care to your feline(s) and offer practical help and advice on cats you may also be caring for.

Our first non-for-profit, independent practice opened in Palmers Green, North London (N13) in 2020 and was joined by our second practice, the Tony Welsh Cat Clinic in Hither Green, South London (SE13) in January 2024. Through our veterinary practices we have already been able to help thousands more cats, by extending affordable not-for-profit priced veterinary care to all cat owners.

From routine check-ups to more specialised care at Catcuddles Vets London we offer a full range of first-opinion services tailored exclusively for cats at an affordable cost to the owner, with a clear conscience, genuine focus on the cat, and with compassion first and foremost.

We believe every cat deserves quality care, which is why our services are priced affordably, without compromising on excellence so that more cats can be given the vet care they need without it having to cost a fortune. We're not just about providing veterinary care; we're about making a difference in the lives of cats and their owners.

🐾 Preventative Care, full in-house diagnostics and more 🐾
Catcuddles Vets London are equipped to offer not just your annual health checks, vaccinations, microchipping and parasite treatments. We also cater for a whole host of other needs, some evident and some very well hidden by our feline companions.

Follow us to find out more about the diagnostics and life-changing operations we offer at Catcuddles London. We will honestly assess your kitty’s treatment needs and discuss your options being mindful of cost but also respectful of your cat’s needs.

📞 Register your cat with Catcuddles Vets London 📞

Get in touch to register and book your cat’s next appointment*. Same week appointments available: https://www.catcuddles.org.uk/

*All cats must either be already neutered or have a neutering appointment booked at the time of their first consultation with us.

Find us at:
🐈 Palmers Green, N13 4UY
🐈 Hither Green, SE13 6SN

Veterinarian

09/02/2024

At Catcuddles vets London, Palmers Green we are looking for a part time Registered Veterinary Nurse.
The role will be working with both the Catcuddles vets Palmers Green practice and the Catcuddles Sanctuary, caring for the onsite cats looking for adoption.
-Part time 24hrs per week
-Holiday entitlement of six weeks, including Bank Holidays on completion of 1st year Pro rata
- use of ancillary accommodation above the practice, rent and bills paid
- competitive salary
- RCVS/BVNA/VDS fees paid
-private health insurance after 1st year completion
- Generous CPD allowance

The right candidate will be working alongside a great veterinary team, caring for both clients and charity cats in a not for profit enviroment where we have cat health at heart and not profits and targets.
The role also includes the responsibility of overseeing the daily care of the onsite cats looking for adoption. The candidate will work alongside the volunteer coordinator and daily routine volunteers.
If you are dynamic, responsible, enthusiastic, committed and able to use own initiative to problem solve, please get in contact with us at [email protected].

09/02/2024

At Catcuddles vets London, Palmers Green we are looking for a full time Veterinary Care Assistant.
The role will be working with both the Catcuddles vets Palmers Green practice and the Catcuddles Sanctuary, caring for the onsite cats looking for adoption.
-Full time 40 hours per week
-Holiday entitlement of six weeks, including Bank Holidays on completion of 1st year
- use of ancillary accommodation with utilities paid above the practice,
- competitive salary

The right candidate will be working alongside a great veterinary team, caring for both clients and charity cats in a not for profit enviroment where we have cat health at heart and not profits and targets.
The role also includes the responsibility of overseeing the daily care of the onsite cats looking for adoption. The candidate will work alongside the volunteer coordinator and daily routine volunteers.
If you are dynamic, responsible, enthusiastic, committed and able to use own initiative to problem solve, please get in contact with us at [email protected].

17/01/2024

16/01/2024

I would like you all to meet our newest cat that has been surrendered to Catcuddles: her name is January and she is around 2 years old.
January came to us today after a kind member of the public found her laying on the pavement in North London, unable to move, near-lifeless, freezing cold and seemingly abandoned.
Upon scanning her for a Microchip we discovered she was unchipped and showing all the signs of being homeless.
She was evidently in the late stages of pregnancy and in dire need of human compassion, she was cold, emaciated and to be frank, close to death.

Our Vet team set to work, we started to warm her up, started her on intravenous fluids as she was so dehydrated and run some simple blood tests to ensure we had a complete picture of what we're were dealing with. We also performed an ultrasound scan as she was heavily pregnant and we had grave concerns that she may well have aborted the kittens due to her awful condition.
We were relieved to find that her kittens were still alive, albeit they were likely to be undernourished due to their mum’s poorly state.

We settled little January into a kennel so she could continue to warm up whilst receiving all the necessary treatment, all the while keeping everything crossed for her.
We considered operating on her to spay her and deliver the kittens at the same time, however due to her extremely poor condition we were doubtful whether she or the kittens would survive this. The initial decision was made to support her through pregnancy and birth as far as possible. However because she is so malnourished we need to be prepared to step in if needs be. It may be that indeed if we are not able to get her in a better condition by the time she has her babies, they may need hand rearing if she is not strong enough to do it herself.

At Catcuddles we ask that all cats are neutered and microchipped, this prevents amongst other things straying and unwanted pregnancies.
We do not know how young January came to be a stray, did she get pregnant and her 'owner' did not want her anymore? Maybe they could not afford her? Maybe she went out looking for a mate and became lost? Or maybe there is some other reason, we will likely never know.
But what we do know for a fact is that she was not neutered at a young age, and she was not microchipped. She was lost or abandoned, pregnant and alone, with no shelter, love or compassion, no bed to snuggle into or indeed place to have her babies in peace.
Instead she was until today, on the freezing cold streets, dodging traffic, stealing food where she could, trying to find somewhere out of the bitter wind to sleep, and dying a slow death.
As I write this post it is -2c outside; this weather would have almost certainly lead to her death TONIGHT.
I'm sorry to post such a sad story but we need to ensure that people fully understand the consequences of THEIR actions.
People who allow this to happen to their pets are effectively allowing such horrific stories to take place. Even people who set out with good intentions can fall foul to this devastation, that is why we believe education is key.

We will continue to fight for January and indeed all the other strays and cats in need of human compassion. We will continue to try and educate people, explain to people that they have a choice.
If you are reading this message and you agree with what I have written, then please I ask you, pass that message along.

We will keep you updated as to January and her babies progress, it's going to be a long journey for her, but with the loving care of our Vets and Sanctuary team, we know she will get the very best possible.

Catcuddles will always fight for the lives of cats and their caregivers but we can only do that with your support. If you would like more information about what CatCuddles Cat Clinics and The Catcuddles Sanctuary do and how you can help, please head over to our pages and website.

Thank you ❤️ 🐾

07/01/2024

‘When a man loves cats, I am his friend and comrade, without further introduction’.
By Tony Welsh.

06/01/2024

It is up, our first ever, long overdue charity sign, bearing both our name and that of the cat-loving man behind the legacy that made this promising new “vet baby” possible 🥹… 🙏
Our brand new Vet practice at 68 Springbank Road, Hither Green is open for registrations!

30/12/2023

RECEPTIONIST WANTED!!
Palmers Green branch of Catcuddles has gone from strength to strength, so much so that we are now looking to welcome a part time receptionist to the Catcuddles family.
If you are interested in this role please get in contact with us at [email protected] for more information!

28/12/2023

** this offer ended on 28 February 2024 **
In honour of our second not-for-profit cat only vet practice opening this January in Hither Green, we are offering free microchipping when completed at the time of neutering. While stocks last, available in both North -and soon also South- London!

To book an appointment please contact us on 020 8102 8765 or www.catcuddles.org.uk