The West Midlands Cat Clinic

03/09/2026

'FEELINE' FINE!

Pumpkin and Pearl have been in to see us this morning for their second vaccinations and had a chilled time pottering around the consult room and indulging in Dreamies. We’re really keen on minimising feline stress and in creating as positive an experience as we can for cats visiting The West Midlands Cat Clinic. Positive association with new experiences as inquisitive kittens helps make for happier vet visits in adult life. These three month old siblings definitely look as though they made themselves at home in the consult room!

30/08/2026

HAPPY AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY!

We hope you and your feline friends are having a relaxing bank holiday weekend!

387 Veterinary Centre & The West Midlands Cat Clinic will be closed this bank holiday Monday (31st August). If you have any queries about your cat at this time, don’t forget that all registered clients have complimentary access to VidiVet, a vet triaging service available 24/7. Check communications from our practice for your VidiVet access link if you’re not already set up. It’s a brilliant resource for pet peace of mind and can be a great time and money saver – ask a question at any time of day or night and you’ll receive a prompt video reply from a vet explaining what your next steps should be, whether you need an appointment and how urgent it is.

If you do have a pet emergency while we are closed, please continue to call us on 01922 411755 and follow the answer machine instructions for immediate access to our out of hours provider.

Wishing you and your feline friends a happy and healthy long weekend!

21/08/2026

SUPERSTAR

Poor Jeffrey has been on a roller coaster health journey over the last few months. Jeffrey’s weight had been dropping and in May and he was diagnosed with a challenging underlying health condition. He had a feeding tube inserted to help with nutrition and to try and stabilise his weight. His weight has been a bit erratic while he’s been on treatment, but this week, we were super excited at Jeffrey’s visit. He’s gained another 200g, has had his feeding tube removed and is a brilliant 6.2kg in weight and loving life.

12/08/2026

SUNFLOWER SUCCESS

As a Bee Friendly Practice, earlier in the year, we gave away sunflower seeds for pet owners to plant at home to help feed the bees and other pollinators and wildlife this summer. You can imagine how delighted we were to receive this fabulous photo of some of our sunflower seeds all grown up! A special thank you to five year old Nina for showing us just how amazingly tall they are! If you collected seeds from us and have had sunflower success, we’d love to see a pic!

In this hot weather – and with our fifth heatwave on the horizon – insects and wildlife are struggling to stay hydrated. Putting out a shallow dish with water and protruding pebbles or rocks that insects can use as a landing station from which to drink could be just the life-saving hydration station they need. The birds will thank you too! Here’s one we made earlier …

11/08/2026

LOVING THE ATTENTION!

Three month old Kev came in to see us for his second vaccinations along with his five siblings and had a great appointment with our Registered Veterinary Nurse Alanna. Fostered by local cat charity Voices 4 Cats, he was super friendly and loving, so adored lots of fuss and attention and enjoyed treats on his licki mat too. We use licki mats to reward, relax and distract pets, but here Kev is choosing cuddles over food!

08/08/2026

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL CAT DAY!

Saturday 8th August is International Cat Day. This year, the charity International Cat Care is promoting awareness around cat friendly care and how even little changes to environment can make a big difference to feline wellbeing.

Check out International Cat Care's post below, which includes a link to help you understand your cat better as well as suggestions for small accommodations you can make to help your feline friend love life even more!

Happy ! 😻 Today we’re championing Cat Friendly care! 🙌

Cat Friendly care means considering your cat’s individual needs throughout their lifetime, from creating a purrfect home environment, to recognising their emotional, behavioural and physical needs. These needs can change as cats grow older or become unwell, and it's important to recognise how to adapt your care to support their wellbeing.

🐈 Understanding your cat is the first step to being ‘Cat Friendly’. Even small changes – an extra litter tray, creating safe perching and hiding places, acclimatising your cat to travel, choosing an accredited Cat Friendly Clinic – can all make a difference.

Are you providing Cat Friendly care for your feline companions? Find FREE, easy to follow advice written by iCatCare experts on our website 👉 https://icatcare.org/international-cat-day

Show or tell us in the comments about how you have made your home more Cat Friendly! 💬

If you want to make a difference to global cat welfare, please support our work ❤️ https://icatcare.org/support-us

31/07/2026

MORE TEAM NEWS!

July has been a big month for team news! This week, our vet Olga had her last day in practice before going on maternity leave. We held a lunch for Olga earlier in the month to wish her well for the exciting adventure ahead in welcoming a new person into her family. We can’t wait to meet little one and have lots of baby cuddles! At the same lunch, we very sadly said goodbye to our Registered Veterinary Nurse Renée as she has decided not to return to work after maternity leave and to look after her beautiful family full time. Renée joined the practice in 2019 and, in addition to her general nursing duties, has held several additional responsibilities over the years including Radiation Protection Supervisor, Controlled Drugs Supervisor and Clinical Coach. Thank you Renée, for all your hard work and investment in team and practice. We will miss you, and hope you will continue to pop into practice to keep in touch and say hi!

17/07/2026

WELCOME!

We’re delighted to welcome veterinary surgeon Kathryn Carder to the 387 Veterinary Centre & West Midlands Cat Clinic team. Kathryn qualified from Bristol University in 2010, and in 2013, took up Head Vet position at a new small animal practice run by a Midlands-based veterinary group. In this role, Kathryn has been sole charge vet, running vet consultations and carrying out a diverse range of operations whilst building a strong client base and overseeing team and practice efficiencies. In 2016, Kathryn also completed a 3-year Certificate in Exotic Animals, and guided her practice to Rabbit Friendly Practice Certification.
Kathryn actually locumed at 387 Vets many years ago, and was a former colleague of Carlos and three of our registered veterinary nurses, so arrived at her interview with excellent credentials! We’re very excited that Kathryn is now a permanent member of our team!

13/07/2026

GOOD LUCK SIAN!

We were very sad to say goodbye to Sian on Friday. Sian has been at 387 Veterinary Centre & The West Midlands Cat Clinic as a student veterinary nurse for the past 3 years and we have loved supporting her through her Level 3 Veterinary Nursing Diploma and watching her skills and confidence grow. We were delighted for her when she passed her qualification in May. Unfortunately we don’t currently have the capacity to take on an additional qualified veterinary nurse which has meant that Sian has had to look for her first qualified veterinary nursing position elsewhere. We are sure she will be a huge success in her new job which she starts today! Thank you, Sian, for all your hard work and investment in the practice. We look forward to hearing how your first week has gone when we meet up with you on Saturday for a team evening out!

09/07/2026

NEW FACE!

We’re delighted to welcome Amy Hardy who joined the 387 Vets and West Midlands Cat Clinic team as a new student nurse just last week. Amy is no stranger to the veterinary industry as her previous job was working for five years as a veterinary receptionist in small animal practice. Great with client care, Amy also loved meeting everyone’s pets and, looking to expand her skills portfolio, was keen to move into nursing, helping and observing the nursing team as much as she could. Amy’s passion and determination to become a veterinary nurse was clear at her interview and she’s already doing a brilliant job on wards. She’ll soon be starting to help on reception desk from time to time as needed. Do say hello when you’re in!