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The Cat and Rabbit Care Clinic was established to provide veterinary care specifically tailored to t
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The Cat and Rabbit Care Clinic was established to provide veterinary care specifically tailored to the unique requirements of cats, rabbits and small mammals. Excluding dogs from our practice enables us to provide a more quiet, less odorous, stress free environment for our patients and their owners. Many of our staff (including both of our vets) have worked within the practice since it first opene

d its doors to patients in June of 2000. We therefore have over 15 years of practical day to day experience treating cats, rabbits and guinea-pigs in this setting.

01/09/2024

Today is Ginger Cat Appreciation Day!!

We would love to see your favourite photos of your ginger cats! 🐱

22/08/2024

We have had a young black and white kitten brought in to us today. He was found in the Newton Road area of Duston. If anyone knows who he might belong to, please get in touch with us on 01604 478888

17/08/2024

Today is Black Cat Appreciation Day! We love all of our black cats!

13/08/2024

The gorgeous Alfie came to see us for some routine bloods yesterday. He is always such a superstar! 😻

08/08/2024

and Rabbit Care Clinic Happy International Cat Day! 🐱

Did you know? We are recognised as a Cat Friendly Clinic!

At The Cat and Rabbit Care Clinic, we understand that our feline friends have unique needs and challenges when it comes to veterinary care. We're proud to announce that we've earned the prestigious Silver Cat Friendly Clinic title.

This accreditation highlights our unwavering commitment to your cat's well-being every day of the year, not just on International Cat Day. We dedicate ourselves to continuous learning to ensure we remain at the forefront of feline care. We prioritise creating a stress-free and feline-friendly environment, making each visit a positive experience for your beloved cats.

Celebrate with us and learn more about what this accreditation means for you and your cat: https://catfriendlyclinic.org/

02/08/2024

The super gorgeous Jack came to see us for some dental treatment this week, he is such a big fuss pot! He comes to see us once a month for his Solensia injection and is always keen to say hello and have a fuss! 😻🐱

24/07/2024

Meet Harry! He came to see our vet Sophie last week with an infection in his eye. What a handsome chap! 🦎🐲💚

22/07/2024

🚨Client Notice🚨

Please be aware from 24th July there will be roadworks along Berrywood Road for around 4 weeks. Please give extra time when coming to the practice. There will be traffic lights along the road as the gas work is completed.

20/07/2024

FOUND Duston. Please get in touch if you are missing this dog.

19/07/2024

😛Today is Stick Your Tongue Out Day! 😛

It's the perfect excuse for your furry friends to show off their silly side! Let's see those
tongues wagging and tongues out in full force!

Share your best tongue-out snapshots in the comments below and let's spread some
smiles today! 😛

16/07/2024

Happy Guinea Pig Appreciation Day!

✨🐹Today we're shining the spotlight on our beloved guinea pig friends. These tiny bundles of joy may be small in size, but we all know that their personalities are larger than life!

Share a photo of your piggies in the comments 🐹✨

14/07/2024

Today 1:30-5pm

10/07/2024

Its National Kitten Day!

Few things are as cute as kittens! We would love to see pics of your cat as a kitten! 🐱💓

03/07/2024

Meet the handsome Koopa!

Koopa was brought into our clinic as he had a mishap leading to his beak tearing.

After seeing our Vet Sophie and help from the nursing team, we trimmed away the area to stop it getting caught further.

Koopa is a lovely gentleman and was rather happy to indulge us with a photoshoot!

02/07/2024

Adder Bites!

🐍If an Adder has bitten your pet, call your vet immediately, and if possible, carry your pet to stop the venom from spreading. Even if you haven't seen your pet get bitten, but they have been outside and begin to act out of character, or you notice any swellings, call your vet to be safe.

As we go through these warmer months, we will likely see more Adders basking in the sun, where they are likely to be bothered by your pets🐍

28/06/2024

✨Join our Pet Health Plan ✨

Our Pet Health Plan is an easy way to support your rabbit’s health while saving money!

Your rabbit will need routine treatments and vaccinations throughout its life, and our plan breaks down the cost of this care into a manageable monthly direct debit.

Your rabbit's Pet Health Plan includes:
🐰 Annual vaccinations with a full health check
🐰 Selected free nurse clinics, including nails clips and treatment applications
🐰 Discounted flystrike preventative treatment
🐰 Discounted -
- food
- routine neutering
- microchipping
- dental procedures
- parasite treatments
Out of Hours consultations

For more information, please get in touch!

28/06/2024

Rabbit Food

Feeding hay and fresh grass are sources of fibre which are essential for rabbits’ health and welfare and so 85-90% of their diet should be hay.

Hay and grass are essential for -

• Dental health - rabbits’ teeth are open-rooted and grow continuously. Feeding the right high-fibre diet is crucial to keep teeth worn down and prevent overgrowth and the health complications this causes.

• Digestive health - fibre ensures that a rabbit’s gut keeps moving reducing
the risk of gut stasis and bloat.

• Behavioural health - in the wild rabbits spend 70% of their time foraging.
A constant supply of feeding hay and fresh grass is essential to allow them
to express this normal behaviour and help prevent behavioural problems.

This poster from Burgess Excel gives a great visual on what to feed your rabbit and why it helps.

28/06/2024

Rabbits are social creatures so it is best practice to keep your rabbit with at least one other friendly rabbit. A good combination is a neutered male and neutered female, as neutering your rabbits reduces the likelihood of fighting in both sexes.

A companion makes life worth living and makes rabbits feel safe to carry out their normal behaviours, you can have a cheeky dig if you have a friend on lookout duty!

Vet surgeon Honor Etherington explains why neutering your rabbit is key to a happy rabbit.

27/06/2024

Think about how rabbits behave in the wild and need 24/7 access to a safe environment for…
🐰Running
🐰Digging/Burrowing
🐰Jumping
🐰Binkying

Providing an environment that allows these behaviours both in terms of floor area, height (to get a good binky in), and obstacles to help with play, hiding, exploring behaviours as well as enriching your rabbit’s life and improve their health, fitness, and wellbeing.

27/06/2024

Think about how rabbits behave in the wild and need 24/7 access to a safe environment for…digging/burrowing and foraging/grazing

Eating is a continual part of normal behaviour for rabbits it includes grazing grass from the ground, browsing on leaves, eating various leafy plants, stripping bark and digging up roots. If we can try and mimic these situations we enrich their lives,
improve their health, wellbeing and keep them occupied.

Allowing grazing, providing ways of feeding that encourages searching and rummaging for food, providing digging opportunities, and fruit tree branches to strip and munch, all help encourage foraging.

Offering safe wild plants mimics the wild diet. Rabbits with a companion will usually forage more because they feel safer and less stressed.

26/06/2024

'Neutering’ refers to an operation that prevents a rabbit from being able to have babies, it also prevents certain behavioural issues. In males it is called a ‘castration’ and in females, a ‘spay’.

There are numerous health and behavioural advantages to neutering rabbits, as well as preventing multiple litters when there are already many lovely rabbits in rescue centres looking for good homes

Unneutered female rabbits are at a higher risk of developing uterine (womb) cancer

Neutering both parties helps ensure the success of male-female bonded pairs by preventing unwanted advances from an uncastrated male or repeated false pregnancies in an unneutered female, both of which may cause stress and subsequent aggression

Males and females can usually be neutered from approximately four to five months old, however this may be influenced by several factors so discuss your rabbit’s individual situation with your vet

If you have any further questions about neutering your rabbit
or would like to book them in for this procedure, please
contact us

26/06/2024

This week is Rabbit Awareness Week! Over the next few days we will share some tips about how to keep your rabbit healthy and happy.

We would love to see pictures of your bunnies enjoying life! These little cuties belong to our lovely VCS Sophie 🐰❤️

25/06/2024

Think about how rabbits behave in the wild and need 24/7 access to a safe environment for hiding, stretching up on their back legs and lying fully stretched out. They need room to be able to run, jump dig and forage. Therefore, one of the basic welfare needs of a rabbit is a suitable environment and the ability to exhibit normal behaviours.

Housing needs to allow for so think big, perhaps a whole garden then think about making it a bunny haven with ramps, lying areas, runs, houses, peep holes, boxes, tubes
and lots of interactive areas including a digging point. The area must be big enough to enable your rabbit to hop at least three times.

The minimum area requirements for a single rabbit is 3m x 2m x 1m high 🐰

25/06/2024

Are you, or someone you know, seeking an opportunity to work in a unique and growing clinic? The Cat and Rabbit Clinic is hiring!
We are a friendly and welcoming clinic based in Northampton, dedicated to creating a calm and stress-free environment for cats and small mammals.
We are currently looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our enthusiastic team. This role entails a 40-hour workweek with rotational Saturday shifts from 8 AM to 4 PM.
For more information or to apply, please send your CV to [email protected]. We look forward to welcoming a new member to our team!

25/06/2024

We know that we don't see dogs here at the clinic but we want all of your pets to stay safe and healthy. Remember to ensure that your dogs, and any other pets, are not left in your car in the heat

18/06/2024

Last night we had some new arrivals!! 5 beautiful little kittens were born in the care of one of our foresters. Mummy is extremely hungry and we are once again running low on wet kitten food.

If you are able to donate, food can be dropped at the The Cat and Rabbit Care Clinic for us or from our Amazon Wishlist.

Thank you!!!! x

https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/C7RQJ5KUCPL4?ref_=wl_share

12/06/2024

As temperatures rise, so does the risk of flystrike for our fluffy companions. Flystrike can affect any animal but rabbits do seem to be particularly susceptible. This potentially fatal condition occurs when flies lay eggs on a rabbit's fur, which then hatch into maggots and feed on their flesh.

Keep a close eye on your rabbit's hygiene and living environment, especially during warmer months. Regularly check for any signs of soiled fur, wounds, or unusual behaviour. Prevention is key: ensure your rabbit's living space is clean and dry and consider using flystrike prevention methods recommended by your vet.

If you suspect flystrike, seek veterinary assistance immediately. Early detection and
treatment are crucial for the well-being of your furry friend. Let's keep our rabbits safe and flystrike-free this summer!

11/06/2024

Our telephone lines and internet are down so we are unable to take any calls at the moment. All our calls will be diverted to our Kettering Branch.
Please only call if it’s urgent and they will be able to book you in.

For anything else, please try again tomorrow. We are very sorry for any inconvenience. 🐾

Address

2 Southfield Road
Northampton
NN56HN

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 7pm
Tuesday	8am - 7pm
Wednesday	8am - 7pm
Thursday	8am - 7pm
Friday	8am - 7pm
Saturday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

+441604478888

Website

https://www.northlands-vets.co.uk/cat-and-rabbit-clinic?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=VP0078

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Kitten Day

Giving tablets to your cat can be a real challenge 🙀 Find our tutorial video below on how you can administer the tablets directly into their mouth. 👇 We know that all cats are different, and it may take time to find the method that works best for your cat. Keep an eye out for other ways to give your cat tablets in a stress-free way. #CatHacks #Caturday #HappyCat 💊😽 💊😽

Cat treats designed to hide medication can be less stressful for both you and your cat! Which sounds pretty good to us and to them 😽 Watch our step-by-step video tutorial on how to give your cat a tablet using this method. What method works best for you and your cat? Comment below. 👇 #CatHacks #Caturday #HappyCat 💊😽 💊😽

Make haste and use treat paste! 😽 See how you can give your cat their medication using the power of treat paste below. 👇 Is this your go to method? Comment below and let us know. #CatHacks #Caturday #HappyCat

Its like the Rocky IV training montage. But with cats… 🙀 We know giving your cat tablets can be…challenging. A popular way to help is hiding the tablets in with their food or treats. Luckily, we have a wonderful video tutorial below on how you can do just that 👇 How is your cat with taking medication? Comment below. 😺 #CatHacks #Caturday #HappyCat

😺 + 💊 = 🙀 Giving tablets to your cat can feel like a mission. Luckily, we’re on hand with this adorable fella to show you how it is done. 👇 Your cat might not be as comfortable as our little star was with this technique. So, we will also be sharing alternative ways, such as hiding the medication in their food or giving it with treats. #CatHacks #Caturday #HappyCat

Christmas Dangers Which Christmas foods are a ❌ for your pet? ⏬ 🎄Turkey bones can potentially cause blockages and damage to your pet’s digestive tract – be sure to pop the bones into a secure bin, 🎄High fat foods such as pigs in blankets can sometimes trigger pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) 🎄Onions (as part of the allium family of plants) are toxic to cats and dogs – plenty of onions in stuffing and gravy, so keep your eyes peeled. 🎄Snacking on macademia nuts in the afternoon? Make sure your bowl is out of paws reach. 🎄Alcohol is also toxic, so spills and left-over drinks should be cleaned away and safely disposed of. If in doubt, the safest option is to feed pet safe treats instead!

Christmas Dangers Keep your pets safe around festive guests If you are entertaining guests this Christmas, there are likely to be more people going in and out of your home. Take care to ensure your guests know how to interact with your pets and that pets have somewhere quiet to go if they need time alone. Having pets microchipped brings peace of mind that they can be traced back to you if they are accidentally let out or escape.

Christmas dangers! Christmas plants can be a #ChristmasDanger 👎📉 Did you know that certain Christmas plants can make your pets unwell if eaten? Keep poinsettia, ivy, holly, lilies and mistletoe out of reach to avoid risking your pet's health. Also discourage pets from chewing on the Christmas tree as this too can cause digestive issues and sharp pine needles may cause irritation and damage. If your pet eats something they shouldn’t, or develops vomiting, diarrhoea or becomes unwell, please contact us for further support.

Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day! Flood the comments with your pet's unique talent.

Pet Health Plan Be as relaxed as him 😇 Your pet's routine preventative veterinary care for the year via manageable monthly payments. ❤️ 🏥 Ask us for more details.

👩‍⚕️🏥🐾 | What does a Veterinary Nurse do? In short? A lot! Tina breaks down what our fabulous and dedicated VNs do day in and day out. #VeterinaryNursingAwarenessMonth

Following yesterday's post about poisons, here's 5 things to know before you call. The more info we have, the quicker we can act. You can find more helpful resources here: www.animalpoisonline.co.uk

Ukraine Pet Carrier Appeal Ukraine Crisis: How WE can help 🔽 We have all seen people carrying their pets, whilst fleeing their homes. There is a HUGE need for sturdy pet carriers in Ukraine right now. If you have a spare pet carrier, then please visit our practice to donate it. We will make sure this gets to Ukraine

🎥 | Helping your cat enjoy life for longer With the correct health care and management, cats can live to a grand old age. We’ve detailed following tips for helping your cat enjoy life for longer in the video below 👇 Have you got a golden oldie pet? We’d LOVE for you to share a snap below. 🐱