🌟 September's schedule at Kat Vet in Ponchatoula is very limited due to Francine, a cat event in Franklinton, and a veterinary conference for Dr. Kat.
🌟 Due to high demand, October's schedule at Kat Vet in Ponchatoula is NOW AVAILABLE!
🌟 We recommend ALL cats and dogs be spayed (female) and neutered (male) PRIOR to 5 months of age!
🌟 If your cat, dog, or rabbit is pregnant, please send us a text message for an earlier appointment!
🌟 Surgery forms can be filled out while waiting in line. Or surgery forms can be printed, filled out, and brought with you to your appointment. https://bit.ly/katvetsnr
🌟 DROP OFF & PICK-UP INFORMATION for KAT VET in PONCHATOULA
- Drop off is 8:30-10:30am. You do NOT have a specific drop-off time. There will be a long line on a busy street. Seriously, our lines rival Disney. Please be kind and patient.
- If you are bringing 3 or more cats, please drop-off closer to 9:30-10:00am.
- We will TEXT you when your pet is ready but pick-up for dogs and rabbits is usually in the late afternoon and cat pick-up is usually around 7:00-8:00pm (and sometimes later).
- Cats must come in a secure carrier (plastic or wire preferred).
- Dogs must be carried or on a secure leash/collar/harness.
- For events NOT at Kat Vet in Ponchatoula, dogs must come with their own secure kennel (plastic or wire).
🌟 DROP OFF & PICK-UP INFORMATION for CAT EVENT in FRANKLINTON on Thursday, September 19
- $45 per cat
- no appointments, first come, first serve!
- Drop off is 8:30-10:30am. There will be a long line outside. Please be patient.
- We will TEXT you when your CAT is ready.
- Cats must come in a secure carrier (plastic or wire preferred) or live trap.
- Washington Parish Animal Shelter at 23046 Yacc Rd, Franklinton, LA 70438
https://maps.app.goo.gl/mTXE6wMrBtjV3WYw5
🌟 DROP OFF & PICK-UP INFORMATION for LOCKPORT EVENT
- POSTPONED to NOVEMBER 7-8, 2024
- Lockport Volunteer Fire Department, 806 Crescent Ave, Lockport, LA 70374, https://maps.app.goo.gl/6wCVdwFoW8qCxujb7
- Drop off is 8:30-10:30am. There will be a long line in the parking lot. Seriously, our lines rival Disney. Please be kind and patient.
- If you are bringing 3 or more cats, please drop-off closer to 10:00am.
- We will TEXT you when your pet is ready but pick-up for dogs and rabbits is usually in the late afternoon and cat pick-up is usually around 7:00-8:00pm.
- Cats must come in a secure carrier (plastic or wire preferred).
- Dogs must come with their own secure kennel (plastic or wire) to stay in for the day.
- Rabbits must come in their own secure kennel with food and hay.
🌟 PAYMENT INFORMATION
- Due to limited availability and the high volume of no-shows, deposits are required to schedule. Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable. Thank you for your understanding!
🐕 - DOG SPAY NEUTER
$100 per dog 2-49 pounds
$140 per dog 50-75 pounds
Includes spay/neuter, extended pain management, rabies vaccine, DA2PP vaccine, microchip with free registration, nail trim, and ear cleaning.
*Dogs must be less than 7 years old.
*NO dobermans, greyhounds, or very flat faced dogs (frenchies, pugs, etc)
Strongly recommend a cerenia injection for female dogs as an anti-nausea and additional pain management ($1 per pound - $45 maximum). Can be added-on for male dogs as well.
Optional add-ons (select at check-in the day of surgery):
Bordetella (kennel cough) vaccine - $20
Fecal test - $20
Cone/e-collar - $20 (until our supply runs out - we are not re-ordering as they can be purchased from local retailers like Petco and Amazon - body suits are even better in our opinion)
Optional add-ons for dogs that are older than 6 months (select at check-in the day of surgery):
Heartworm test - $20
Proheart 12 injection (twelve month heartworm prevention) - price based on weight ($50-$120)
Topical Bravecto (3 month flea & tick prevention) - price based on weight ($30-60)
ONLY at KAT VET in PONCHATOULA - If you need financial assistance, Bissell Pet Foundation provides a $50 discount per dog for those owners in need. Per Kat Vet policy, dogs bought from breeders are not eligible for the Bissell discount. To receive the Bissell discount, please select the add-on and pay the deposit only when scheduling.
DOG FAQ
🐶 recommend dogs be spayed/neutered between 2 and 5 months of age
🐶 spaying before the first heat cycle reduces the risk of mammary cancer by 90%
🐶 spaying at any age reduces the risk of pyometra (infected uterus that could lead to death) by 100%
🐶 female dogs can be spayed when in heat or pregnant (no extra charge)
🐶 gestation length for females dogs is only 63 days (please text us for an earlier appointment if your dog is pregnant)
🐶 there is no reason to breed dogs with the number of homeless animals in our area
🐶 breeders are not eligible to use our services
🐶 if both of your dog's testicles are not present/dropped/descended, please schedule your dog for a female dog appointment (extra $30-50 charge)
🐱 CAT SPAY NEUTER
$60 per feline includes spay/neuter, pain management, rabies vaccine, RCP vaccine, microchip with free registration, ear cleaning, and nail trim.
Cerenia injection (anti-nausea and additional pain management) is included for all female cats at Kat Vet in Ponchatoula. It may be added for males for $10.
*Cats are $45 each in Franklinton on September 19 (cerenia is NOT included).
*Cats are $50 each in Lockport on November 7-8 (cerenia is NOT included).
Optional add-ons (select at check-in the day of surgery):
Application of Revolution Plus for fleas, ticks, and heartworm prevention - $10
Application of Profender for roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms - $10
Fecal test - $20
FeLV test - $30
FeLV/FIV/HW testing - $40
FeLV vaccine - $25 (kittens less than 6 months old need a $25 booster appointment in 2-4 weeks at our Ponchatoula office)
ONLY at KAT VET in PONCHATOULA - If you need financial assistance, Bissell Pet Foundation provides a $25 discount per cat for those in need. Per Kat Vet policy, cats bought from breeders are not eligible for the Bissell discount. To receive the Bissell discount, please select the add-on and pay the deposit only when scheduling.
CAT FAQ
🐱 kittens can be spayed neutered starting at 6-8 weeks of age
🐱 kittens should be spayed neutered by 5 months of age
🐱 kittens should be spayed neutered prior to rehoming
🐱 breeders are not eligible to use our services
🐱 cats can be spayed while in heat (no extra charge)
🐱 cats can be spayed while nursing (will continue to produce milk; bring kittens that are less than 4 weeks old to mom's spay appointment; no extra charge)
🐱 cats can be spayed when pregnant (already too many kittens; no extra charge; gestation is only 60 days so please message us to possibly get an earlier appointment)
🐱 We will fit in pregnant, trapped, or difficult to catch cats any spay neuter day at Kat Vet in Ponchatoula or at off-site events. Please text us at 985-401-2537 for our available spay neuter dates.
🐰 RABBIT SPAY NEUTER
$100 per rabbit includes spay/neuter, pain management, microchip with free registration, ear cleaning, and nail trim.
Optional add-ons (select at check-in the day of surgery):
- Fecal test - $20
- Application of topical selamectin for flea and ear mite prevention for one month - $10
- Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Vaccine - $20 (If your rabbit has never received the vaccine before, he/she will need a $20 booster appointment in 3-4 weeks at our Ponchatoula office.)
If you need financial assistance, please contact Magic Happens Rabbit Rescue.
RABBIT FAQ
🐰 Bunnies should be spayed/neutered around 4 months of age.
🐰 Spaying females significantly reduces their risk of uterine and mammary cancer.
🐰 Gestation length for females rabbits is only 30 days (please text us for an earlier appointment if your rabbit is pregnant).
🐰 Spaying & neutering improves litterbox usage and helps decrease unwanted hormonal behaviors.
🐰 Spayed/neutered rabbits make better pets!
🐷🐀🐹 - PET PIGS, MALE RATS, & MALE GUINEA PIGS
- not available at off-site events
- $200 per pet pig (must be less than 35 pounds) includes spay/neuter, pain management, and microchip with free registration.
- $100 per male rat or male guinea pig includes neuter, pain management, microchip with free registration, and nail trim.
- please send us a text or Facebook message to schedule spay neuter for your pet rat or pig!
- https://www.facebook.com/katvet2
Special THANKS to PETCO LOVE for providing the RCP and DA2PP vaccines!