Horse & Cat Vet Wairarapa

Horse & Cat Vet Wairarapa www.hcvet.nz - Equine and Feline focused mobile veterinary care from Carterton with a small feline only hospital

Equine & feline focused mobile veterinary services in Wairarapa. The mobile nature of the service means that vets or clients are able to access independent advice and expertise at their own property at a reasonable price.

The very brave Nala came to visit us lately. She has been trying to protect her territory, and managed to get an awful c...
12/08/2026

The very brave Nala came to visit us lately. She has been trying to protect her territory, and managed to get an awful cat bite abscess in the process. She was much sicker than she initially looked - luckily, she has lovely owners, and is a very strong feline. So, now her main problem is the unfortunate haircut she required to get her surgery all sorted. Sorry Nala, we promise the fur will grow back!

Snip and Chip is back!Discounted desexing for cats is back in the Wairarapa from 5th August, thanks to the SPCA subsidie...
04/08/2026

Snip and Chip is back!
Discounted desexing for cats is back in the Wairarapa from 5th August, thanks to the SPCA subsidies.
Please follow the website link below to find out how to book, including how to get registered and pay your deposit.
We look forward to helping you and your furry friends!
https://hcvet.nz/articles/news/snip-and-chip-for-cats/

04/08/2026

Welcome to our new staff members

Who doesn't love a gelding on a crispy morning like today!Lovely Mayo was straight back to the grass, and some mummy tim...
28/07/2026

Who doesn't love a gelding on a crispy morning like today!
Lovely Mayo was straight back to the grass, and some mummy time, afterwards. Such indignity during tho, he says

Meet Millie!This most gorgeous kitten has had the unfortunate discomfort of soft / smelly poo 💩 and underweight for many...
25/07/2026

Meet Millie!
This most gorgeous kitten has had the unfortunate discomfort of soft / smelly poo 💩 and underweight for many weeks. She has had tried all the usual diet modification, supplements and pro / pre biotics to no avail.
Her lovely owner agreed to some further testing, and we used the rather fabulous Idexx PCR diarrhea panel to ascertain that she actually had a Clostridial infection grumbling along in her bowel. These can actually be part of another problem, so we were hopeful but not completely convinced the simple course of antibiotics and continued diet modification would do the trick..
But! Her recheck shows a thriving kitten, bright, happy, putting on weight. So happy to see!
And, no longer passing foul farts - what a win 👏 #👏

Want to come work with us? Are you a qualified Vet Nurse or similar AVP recognition? We're still looking for the right p...
24/07/2026

Want to come work with us? Are you a qualified Vet Nurse or similar AVP recognition? We're still looking for the right person 🐈 😻 🐎 🐴
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/

Strangles update!All looks like is being contained in the Waikato, however, it's still really good to be prepared, espec...
21/07/2026

Strangles update!
All looks like is being contained in the Waikato, however, it's still really good to be prepared, especially if your horse goes out to other places.
We have heard that a new Strangles vaccine import may be on the horizon - please email us if you missed out on the last lot, and want to get on the waiting list for when they do arrive. [email protected]
The NZVA has put out this super handy flow chart for owners.
Thanks all!

Bird Flu in NZ: How to Keep Your Cat SafeWith the recent detection of H5N1 bird flu in New Zealand's wild birds, it's im...
17/07/2026

Bird Flu in NZ: How to Keep Your Cat Safe

With the recent detection of H5N1 bird flu in New Zealand's wild birds, it's important to know how to protect your feline friends. While the risk to cats is low, they can become infected through contact with sick birds.

Here are some simple steps to keep your cat safe:

* Keep Cats Indoors: This is the best way to prevent them from hunting or encountering infected birds.
* Avoid Raw Food: Do not feed your cat raw poultry or unpasteurized milk, as these can be sources of the virus.
* Keep Your Distance: Don't let your pets touch or go near sick or dead birds.
* Watch for Symptoms: Look for fever, lethargy, appetite loss, or respiratory signs. If your cat seems unwell, contact your vet immediately.

Found sick or dead birds?
Report groups of 3 or more to the Biosecurity NZ hotline: 0800 80 99 66. Do not touch them.



https://hcvet.nz/articles/cats/bird-flu-in-new-zealand-understanding-the-risk-to-your-cat/

Much more pleasant weather today! What better things to do than learn about colonic strictures while picking up the kids...
16/07/2026

Much more pleasant weather today! What better things to do than learn about colonic strictures while picking up the kids from the library?
Vet girl podcasts for the win

It's been a tough couple of weeks - have had to give bad news to quite a few very lovely owners. It can be really rough ...
14/07/2026

It's been a tough couple of weeks - have had to give bad news to quite a few very lovely owners. It can be really rough to have to make tough decisions for your pets.
Just know that we'll be there to support you, however that might look.
Hope you can enjoy some of the bits of the week that have helped to cheer us up ❤️

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Masterton
5713

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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