Cats

OUR APPROACH

We’ll get your feline friend purring perfectly.

Cats hide illness and injury, it’s in their DNA. We uncover and treat all sorts of illness and injury, that’s in our DNA. We’re a bunch of cat lovers and our veterinarians will take care of all your cats needs.

From regular check-ups and preventative care, to emergency procedures, our clinics are equipped with everything needed to provide the highest quality care. The latest diagnostic equipment is there for blood analysis and digital X-rays...and ultrasound machines (could your kitty be expecting? We’ll soon find out). Then there’s the surgical suites.

They are prepared and ready for small procedures to large and complex operations.

But none of the fancy equipment is as important as the veterinarians that use it. And this is where the VetSouth difference lives. We have some of the very best small animal veterinarians in New Zealand. Highly trained, hugely experienced...and loving what they do, you’ll discover a bunch of people who are as passionate about your pets as you are.

So what can we do? We have you covered, from the smallest kittens to the oldest companion cats. Specialists in preventative care and keeping your cat happy and healthy, we can conduct a range of of in-house tests to see if your pet has any nasties or ailments that require urgent or on-going treatment.

...and should your cat require an overnight stay, fear not. Our snug and cosy cattery is climate controlled...and it is entirely possible the nurses will be giving your pet plenty of cuddles and making them feel right at home.

And don't forget...we are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Southland's own Feline Radioactive Iodine Treatment Centre

Hyperthyroidism in cats can now be treated for good right here in Southland, with the launch of our brand new, purpose-built centre at VetSouth Invercargill - now taking referrals.

Considered the gold standard of hyperthyroidism treatment, Radioactive Iodine (i131) has a 95% success rate and requires just one treatment. 

Cattery: Boarding in Balclutha

Planning an overseas trip, or need to visit some whānau around NZ and worrying about who will look after your cat? Book your feline friend into our Balclutha Cattery and have peace of mind knowing that your cat will be monitored by staff from a fully equipped veterinary clinic. 

Open to anyone, our dedicated, boutique cattery is made up of nine heated inside runs with panoramic windows and everything your cat will need for a relaxing stay! Click here for more.

THE BENEFITS

Why VetSouth is a great choice

We're locals

We’ve been in the lower South Island for decades. It’s where we’re from and where we raise our families.

Wide network

We’re plugged into the Veterinary world and our team can call on expertise from all over the world, then deliver it locally.

Handy clinics

We’re close to you for consults, supplements, supplies...whatever you need. Pop on in or organise a delivery.

   

INNOVATION & RESEARCH

A never ending quest for improvement and advancement

Researching animal welfare and pathology is a passion we share, with our work being used by industry bodies such as Dairy NZ, the Sustainable Farming Fund and Beef & Lamb.

FURTHER READING

Latest news

The gold standard treatment for feline hyperthyroidism

If your cat has been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, you may have found your options fairly limited in the past. Not to mention costly, finicky, and time consuming. Now that’s set to change withRead more

A hyperthyroidism case study with Paul the cat

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Mark Bryan is stepping back

Twenty years ago this November we formally created VetSouth. It was initially a merger of Gore & West Otago Vets (in Gore) and Central Southland Vets (in Winton). We then brought in Southern Vet CentRead more

Beef cattle mating and selenium impact

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Vitamin B12 treatment options

We recently featured an article with the results of vitamin B12 testing on local lambs conducted earlier this year, as well as options for getting your stock tested. Now let’s take a look at what yRead more

Giving your lambs their first drench

With lambs now on the ground, you might be thinking: When should I give my lambs their first drench? And what type of drench do I use? Once lambs develop their rumen, they can host internalRead more

Should you phantom scan?

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Intervening this repro season

Those of you with wearable technology will likely have turned your attention from transition rumination to cycling rates (maybe obsessively staring at your screen to watch the number of cows cyclingRead more

Our programmes for farmers

We believe great animal health performance comes from a strong partnership between the farmer and their vet clinic.    That’s why we have programmes to support and reward this relationship:Read more

Keeping your pets safe and calm during fireworks

Fireworks can be a beautiful sight, but they can also be stressful for our pets. Here are some simple, practical tips to help keep your animals safe, comfortable, and calm as possible during fireworkRead more

Protecting against strangles

Strangles is a nasty and highly contagious respiratory disease in horses. The good news is that vaccination can help protect your horse and reduce the impact if the infection strikes.  TheRead more

Should I vaccinate my horse against tetanus?

We recommend that all horses are vaccinated against tetanus, as every horse is at risk of being exposed to the tetanus bacteria in their environment.  Horses initially require two doses of theRead more
 

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