Horse & Cat Vet Wairarapa

11/06/2026

Cat’s Dental Health: Book a Complimentary Nurse Dental Check
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Dental disease is one of the most common hidden health issues in cats. Many cats are pros at masking discomfort, so issues such as tartar buildup, gingivitis, and sore teeth often go unnoticed until they’re advanced. During June & July 2026, our skilled veterinary nurses are offering complimentary dental exams to help you stay ahead of it. They’ll check for bad breath, tartar, gum inflammation, and any signs of discomfort - all as much as your cat’s temperament allows.

If the check-up shows your cat would benefit from a professional clean, we’re running a dental package special in the link below.

Don’t wait for obvious signs of discomfort. Proactive dental care = a happier, healthier cat overall. To book a check, email [email protected] or register online at http://hcvet.nz
Let us know if your cat needs flea/worm treatments too and we’ll sort that while they’re here.

https://hcvet.nz/articles/news/free-nurse-dental-check/

If you want to know more about what is involved in the actual dental procedure, check out: https://hcvet.nz/articles/cats/feline-dental-procedures-why-are-they-so-expensive/

06/06/2026

Pro baleage tip =)

04/06/2026

Please please don't look at this if you're eating..

Did you know? Tapeworms in cats 🐱
Tapeworms are sneaky! Here’s how their life cycle works in cats:
1. *Egg → Flea*: Tiny tapeworm eggs get eaten by flea larvae in your home/yard.
2. *Flea → Cat*: When your cat grooms and swallows an infected flea, the tapeworm develops in their gut.
3. *Adult → Eggs*: Adult tapeworms live in the cat’s intestines and shed rice-like egg segments in poo, starting the cycle again.
*What to watch for*: Tiny white “rice grain” segments around your cat’s tail or bedding. But, if you see this, it's got pretty bad..
Good news: Regular flea prevention + deworming from your vet breaks the cycle. Do make sure your dewormer covers tapeworm, as not all of them do.

I'm going to put a video in comments, please don't go look at it if you're squeamish 🤮

01/06/2026

Want to come work with us? Are you a qualified Vet Nurse or similar AVP recognition?
If so, pop on over to our website for a more thorough job description and how to get in touch with us =)
https://hcvet.nz/articles/vacancy/veterinary-nurse-part-time/

31/05/2026

OMG my first reel I am so not technical! I have tried to put together a short video to show you what happens during a feline dental. I have missed so much - catheter placement, anaesthesia monitoring, how we actually remove the teeth, local blocks and intra operative pain relief.. but you'll get the idea!

27/05/2026

The lovely Dan has been busy at work on the website - I told you the proper meet the team was on the way!
You can check out the mysterious Lou from admin, Nicole from reproductive services, Aoife from Cardiovascular and Anaesthesia, Louisa from Surgery or even Dan from the IT department 🏬

Meet The Team At Horse & Cat Vet, our team is united by a genuine love for animals and a commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality veterinary care across the Wairarapa. Our experienced and skilled staff clinic bring a wealth of knowledge, practical experience, and heartfelt care to the ani...

27/05/2026

Do you have a cat with urinary issues?

We have 7 boxes of the Purina Proplan feline UR/ST OX wet food for sale at a reduced price. There is an excellent expiry on them – September 2027.

A complete wet diet for adult cats for the dissolution of struvite stones, the reduction of struvite stone recurrence, and the nutritional management of cats with lower urinary tract disease. With ST/OX urinary security this diet helps to reduce the risk of urinary struvite and oxalate crystals and stone formation.

With ST/OX urinary security to help reduce the risk of urinary struvite and oxalate crystals and stone formation.
Helps promote dissolution of urinary struvite stones.
Moderate calorie levels to help maintain ideal body weight
Usually $26.63 for a pack of 10, now $22.00 inc GST for pack of 10.

While limited stocks last, collection from Carterton or delivery with costs to be calculated

25/05/2026

Collating a proper Meet the Team is definitely on my to do list for the website, so you can meet the wonderful people I get to work with.
For now, here is the animal version 🐎 🐈

19/05/2026

Patients getting delivered in all ways today, whether that be in a pocket, or with the lovely Stuart from Deliverme.
If you need transport in the Wairarapa, please do check him out. He's been super reliable about getting cats in to see us, and he's just such a nice person.
Check out his FB page and website if you want to know more
https://www.facebook.com/share/1D9nwqyiED/

15/05/2026

I tried to take a peaceful shot of my foal grazing happily under the autumnal colored trees. Fail.
Has anyone got some nice pictures of their horses with the seasons changing? Surely you can do better than me!
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