Why don’t you answer the phone?
We don’t have a receptionist.
To keep costs low, messages are handled by Dr. Kat and volunteers.
📱 Text or Facebook Messenger only: 985-401-2537
☎️ Voicemails are not monitored.
Parking FAQ 🚗
- Kat Vet does NOT have a parking lot
- Street parking on Pine Street (Hwy 22) or along North 6th Street
- Public parking lot available at North 6th & W Hickory (look for the large strawberry 🍓)
- Do NOT park in the Rainbow Daiquiris lot or drive-thru. They are very strict — even when closed.
Waiting for your pet?
▸ Stray Cats or Chiefs Pub — super friendly service and tasty drinks 🍹
▸ Toula Berry Treats — ice cream 🍦
Cat FAQ 🐱
- Kittens can be spayed/neutered starting at 6–8 weeks or 2lbs
- Kittens should be fixed before rehoming
- All cats should be spayed/neutered by 5 months of age
- Breeders are not eligible to use our services
- Cats can be spayed:
- While in heat (no extra charge)
- While nursing (will continue to produce milk)
▸ Bring kittens under 4 weeks old to the appointment
- While pregnant (no extra charge)
▸ Pregnancy lasts ~60 days — message us for earlier scheduling when possible
- We will fit in pregnant, trapped, or difficult-to-catch cats on any surgery day (Ponchatoula or off-site events)
📱 Text: 985-401-2537 for availability
- Cats in traps will be ear tipped
Dog FAQ 🐶
- Recommend spay/neuter between 2–5 months of age
- Dogs should be fixed before rehoming
- Spaying before the first heat reduces mammary cancer risk by ~90%
- Spaying at any age prevents pyometra (life-threatening infection) by 100%
- Female dogs can be spayed:
- While in heat (no extra charge)
- While pregnant (no extra charge)
▸ Pregnancy lasts ~63 days — text for earlier scheduling when possible
- Breeders are not eligible to use our services
- There is no reason to breed dogs with the number of homeless animals in our area
- If both testicles are not descended (cryptorchid),
▸ Schedule as a female dog appointment
▸ Additional $30–50 fee may apply
Rabbit FAQ 🐰
- Bunnies should be spayed/neutered around 4 months of age
- Spaying females significantly reduces risk of uterine and mammary cancer
- Rabbits can become pregnant quickly
▸ Gestation is ~30 days — text for earlier scheduling if pregnant
- Spay/neuter improves litterbox habits and reduces unwanted hormonal behaviors
- Spayed/neutered rabbits make better pets