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Stray cats learn to live on their own and may adopt feral behaviors as their contact with humans decreases. Close openings in garages, sheds, and under porches where feral cats may seek shelter. Use commercial or natural odor repellants to discourage visits to your garden or flower beds. Place motion activated lights or noise traps that will deter jumping on cars and fences. There are feral cats living on all continents except for Antarctica.

We’re a full-service, experienced veterinary practice with a neighborhood feel. How do you know which pet insurance is best? Pawlicy Advisor’s free marketplace will help you compare personalized quotes from top providers side-by-side. Performs spay/neuter services, also known as “fixing”, to prevent breeding. Stop in to see us, and we’ll treat you and your pet like a neighbor. Offers vaccinations for immunity to rabies, parvovirus, etc.

All animals deserve quality veterinary care!

To avoid inviting feral cats to your house, feed your own pets indoors. Chiropractic will not fix everything, but many times can be used with traditional veterinary care to maximize the animal’s response to treatment. Taking care of your pet’s teeth is just important as your own dental care. And since pets can’t brush, we coach you on how to help. We offer dental evaluations for your pet, as well as routine cleanings and surgical extractions under anesthesia.

The calico hovering around the garbage can. The black howler under the street light. Such is the life of the stray or feral cat. No surgery is routine, so we customize our surgery and anesthesia plans for each patient.

This is a testament to their ability to adapt and survive in challenging environments. Worldwide, there are approximately 100 million feral cats, with 60 million of them residing in the United States. Despite their ability to survive, feral cats have a shorter lifespan than pet cats. At Wildcat Valley Animal Clinic, you can expect state of the art medical care for your pet. We believe in nurturing the human-pet bond and creating a harmonious relationship between people and pets.

At your visit, we discuss this and recommend any on-site laboratory testing and the proper vaccinations based on what we know about your pet. Our doctors and assistants volunteer to read and present live animal presentations at our local library. The children enjoy petting Spitfire the pony, baby goats and kittens. Every spring we travel to nearby communities to make sure as many pets in South Texas and the surrounding Hill Country communities receive vaccinations as possible.

Immunizations protect them against contagious diseases like Feline Leukemia, respiratory infections , and rabies. Testing and isolation protocols, along with targeted vaccination, help prevent the spread of FIV . Parasite prevention protects them against heartworms, flea and tick-borne infections, and intestinal parasites. Good hygiene prevents ear mites and fungal infections. Feral and stray cats do not get good medical care and can suffer a wide variety of ailments. TNR programs are the hallmark of controlling feral cat populations.

We want pet care to be convenient and easily accessible. Watch for 2022 dates to be published on our Facebook page. Includes Uvalde, Sabinal, Knippa, Camp Wood, Batesville. We usually hold our Rabies clinic in March so look for updates. Needs to review the security of your connection before proceeding.

Random breeding and fighting with other cats expose them to bacterial and viral infections such as FIV. All of these problems shorten the lives of feral cats. Food, water, and protection from the elements are valuable commodities in the feral world. Feral cats are skilled hunters who eat small rodents and birds. They scavenge carcasses of animals already dead and scour garbage bins for edible scraps.

Excellent service, knowledgeable and friendly vets and staff. Want to thank everyone who took the time to take care of my puppy. I had been so stressed out and worried as I could not find anyone to help me wirh his surgery. They took my puppy in and gave him the care he needed. I would recommend them to anyone who is in need of a great veterinarian and staff..