Reducing the number of unwanted and homeless animals.

What is a feral cat?

A feral cat is an unsocialized outdoor cat who has either never had any physical contact with humans, or human contact has diminished over enough time that s/he is no longer accustomed to it. Most feral cats are fearful of people and are not likely to ever become a lap cat or enjoy living indoors.

We offer a Feral Cat Package that includes spay/neuter surgery, rabies vaccination, and ear tip for $45. This reduced price is for Feral Cats Only, not pet cats. For the safety of the cat and staff, feral cats must come to the clinic in a standard cat trap with only one cat per trap. If needed, we do have traps to loan and can show you how to use the trap.

Any friendly pet cats brought in under the Feral Cat Package be charged full pet price for the surgery and vaccine(s).

FVRCP vaccination (cats only) is for protection against three feline viruses: rhinotracheitis, calicivirus and panleukopenia (aka distemper). This is considered a core vaccine.

Rabies vaccination is required by law if your pet is over 12 weeks old. If your pet has a current rabies vaccination, please provide a copy of the certificate, otherwise it will be required at time of spay/neuter surgery. More information can be found on the American Veterinary Medical Association website.

Microchip - Having your pet microchipped improves the chance that you'll get your pet back if it becomes lost or stolen. Note: A microchip is NOT a GPS. More information can be found on the American Veterinary Medical Association website.

FeLV test - Feline leukemia virus affects 2 to 3% of cats in the United States.  The virus is shed in saliva, nasal secretions, urine, feces, and milk of infected cats. Cat-to-cat transfer of the virus may occur from a bite wound, during mutual grooming, and through the shared use of litter boxes and feeding dishes. More information can be found on the Cornell Feline Health Center website.

FeLV/FIV test (see above for information on FeLV) - Feline immunodeficiency virus affects 2 to 5% of cats in the United States.  The primary mode of transmission for FIV is through bite wounds from an infected cat. Casual, non-aggressive contact, such as sharing water bowls or mutual grooming, does not appear to be an efficient route of spreading the virus. As a result, cats in households with stable social structures where housemates do not fight are at little risk of acquiring FIV infections. More information can be found on the Cornell Feline Health Center website.

DAPP vaccination is for protection against canine distemper, adenovirus type 2 (and hepatitis), parainfluenza and parvovirus. This is considered a core vaccine.

Rabies vaccination is required by law if your pet is over 12 weeks old. If your pet has a current rabies vaccination, please provide a copy of the certificate, otherwise it will be required at time of spay/neuter surgery. More information can be found on the American Veterinary Medical Association website.

Microchip - Having your pet microchipped improves the chance that you'll get your pet back if it becomes lost or stolen. Note: A microchip is NOT a GPS. More information can be found on the American Veterinary Medical Association website.

Meloxicam x3 - While all pets undergoing spay/neuter surgery receive a long-acting injection for pain, some clients prefer additional pain medication for their pet. Meloxicam is  a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve pain, inflammation, and fever in dogs and cats and also used to treat pain associated with surgery. Most commonly given to female dogs as they typically have a larger incision and recovery time.

Bordetella vaccination is for protection against kennel cough and is typically required for dogs in boarding or grooming facilities.  More information can be found on the American Veterinary Medical Association website.

Leptospirosis vaccination is for protection against an infectious disease caused by a type of bacteria called Leptospira. If the first time receiving, it does require a booster in 3-4 weeks. More information can be found on the American Veterinary Medical Association website.

Heartworm test - All dogs should be tested annually for heartworm infection and dogs over 7 months of age must be tested before preventative can be prescribed. Following are guidelines on testing and timing:

• Puppies under 7 months of age can be started on heartworm prevention without a heartworm test (it takes at least 6 months for a dog to test positive after it has been infected), but should be tested 6 months after your initial visit, tested again 6 months later and yearly after that to ensure they are heartworm-free.
• Adult dogs over 7 months of age and previously not on a preventive need to be tested prior to starting heartworm prevention.  They, too, need to be tested 6 months and 12 months later and annually after that.
• More information can be found on the American Heartworm Society website.

Tri-Heart Plus (ivermectin/pyrantel) is a chewable tablet that helps keep your dog free of heartworms, roundworms and hookworms. Tri-Heart Plus can be purchased directly from us. NOTE: Heartworm preventative requires a prescription and you must have a current negative heartworm test to purchase. If you prefer a different brand of heartworm preventative and you have a negative heartworm test performed by our veterinarian, you can order from your favorite online pet pharmacy who will then contact us for prescription approval.

Surgery dates vary based on our veterinarians schedule. Available surgery dates will appear on the online registration form and are typically booked several weeks out.

Kitten Division Adoption Center, 996 Missouri Avenue, St. Robert, MO

Phone: 573-336-3939

Text: 573-569-9241

Email: Clinic@KittenDivision.com

Check-in times

Cats - 8:00 to 8:30 am

Dogs - 9:00 to 9:30 am

Check-out times

Regular check-out time is 4:30 to 5:30 pm on the same day

You will receive a text message only if your pet is ready to go home earlier than the regular time.

Adult animals must have food withdrawn the night before surgery at midnight. Animals four months or younger may have food until 6 a.m. All pets can have water until check-in.

For the safety of your pet(s) and others, all dogs are required to be on a leash and cats must be in a cat carrier. 

Pre-payment for services is required at the time of scheduling and is non-refundable. Contact us as soon as possible if you need to re-schedule to avoid re-scheduling fees. This policy has been put into place due to the large number of no-shows.

After you schedule online, you will receive an email with more information, including an attachment with Post Operative Instructions, as well as a link to the online surgery consent form.

Post Operative Instructions

•  Your pet has undergone general anesthesia and major surgery. Pets are released the same evening as surgery. Drowsiness may be noted tonight and even into tomorrow. To help prevent injuries to your pet, you should keep your pet confined and in a protected environment for at least 24 hours following surgery.

•  Keep cats in carriers until at least 8 p.m. Then, if the cat looks alert, release the cat into a small area for overnight observation. Keep dogs in a confined area overnight. Keep all post-operative patients away from other pets and children for at least 24 hours.

•  Your pet may feel nauseated from the anesthesia. Keep your pet in an area that is easy to clean in case of vomiting. Your pet should be offered small amounts of food and water as soon as you get home. You can return to your normal feeding schedule in the morning.

•  There are no external stitches to be removed. On cats, there may be firm swelling under the incision due to the suture material, but this will disappear. Check the incision often and call the clinic if you have any concerns.

•  Prevent excessive licking of the incision. On dogs, you can use t-shirts or shorts, loosely secured with a belt of tape over the material to cover the area. Do not apply tape to the skin or hair coat. Another method for dogs is to use an Elizabethan collar (cone) or create a neck brace by using towels loosely secured with tape around the neck to prevent bending of the neck toward the incision. Always observe the dog closely when using any of these preventative measures.

•  Your pet has been given pain medication that will last for around 24 hours. For a typical spay or neuter, this is all they need. Do NOT use human pain medications such as Tylenol, aspirin, Ibuprofen, or naproxen, as these are poorly tolerated in animals and can result in overdose.

•  Please call if you see:

o 24-hours after post-op, vomiting, refusal to eat, or diarrhea

o Signs of infection, excessive bruising, excessive swelling, excessive licking at the incision

o For mature male dogs and cats, excessive scrotal swelling, or bleeding

o Any opening up along the suture line

•  For the next 7-10 days:

o Restrict running, jumping and other excessive exercise.

o Leash walk only.

o Keep your pet warm, clean, and dry (no swimming or bathing).

o Keep males and females separated following surgery.

FOR ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS REGARDING THE SURGERY,

CALL US AT 573-336-3939 OR TEXT US 573-569-9241.