Healthy Cat Plan
Being a Healthy Cat Plan member ensures that your cat gets all of the health checks and preventative healthcare they need, to keep them as happy and healthy as possible. Over 900 of Manchester's cats are members!
Regular vet visits and vaccinations are an important part of your cat's routine health care. Our cat-only health plan is unique as it is mapped to the CatCareforLife guidelines, as advised by the cat experts at International Cat Care.
All of the routine checks your cat needs are included in the plan - including screening older cats for common health conditions through blood pressure checks, urine testing and blood tests. This means that treatable illnesses are detected earlier and we can help your cat to live a longer and more comfortable life.
We also include all of the vaccinations appropriate for your cat, as well as a prescription-strength, single spot-on combined flea and worm treatment applied just every three months - the most straightforward and comprehensive parasite treatment available.
For house cats, our discounted indoor-only cat plan means that you only pay for what your cat needs based on their individual risk.
Your Healthy Cat Plan grows as your cat does.
As they enter a new life stage, your plan changes automatically to fit what is appropriate at that point in your cat's life.
Your Healthy Cat Plan works alongside your pet insurance.
Don't forget to also arrange pet insurance for your cat. While the Healthy Cat Plan helps to ensure that your cat is getting all of the routine preventative healthcare and checks they need, pet insurance is important for helping you to cover the costs if they do develop illnesses or injuries.
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Your Healthy Cat Plan includes the following important health checks:
Kittens (0-6 months)
Kitten Starter Package discounted to £30
Full kitten vaccination course with vet check
Microchip implantation and registration
4 weeks free Petplan insurance
Junior & Adult cats (7 months - 6 years)
Yearly vet health check with nose to tail examination and appropriate booster vaccinations
Mature cats (7-10 years)
Yearly vet health check with nose to tail examination and appropriate booster vaccinations
Extended screening appointment during the annual health visit with:
Blood pressure check
Urine screening (to check for kidney disease or diabetes)
Blood tests (haematology & biochemistry)
Senior & Super Senior cats (11+ years)
Yearly vet health check with nose to tail examination and appropriate booster vaccinations
Extended screening appointment during the annual health visit with:
Blood pressure check
Urine screening (to check for kidney disease or diabetes)
Blood tests (haematology, biochemistry & thyroid)
Extended veterinary nurse screening consultation 6 months later
Blood pressure check
Urine screening (to check for kidney disease or diabetes)
Healthy Cat Plan membership also gives you:
3-monthly, prescription-strength spot-on combined flea and worming treatment
One dose at vaccination appointment for indoor-only cats on the discounted plan
Up to 3 nurse consultations per year (weight checks, nail clipping, cat care advice)
Complimentary use of our Drop Off Service (usually £15 per visit)
Does your busy schedule not fit with consulting hours? Instead of booking a normal appointment, you can arrange to drop off and pick up your cat at a convenient time. It’s like dropping off your car for an MOT, service or valet, but for your cat!
Click here for the pay-as-you-go prices of Annual Health Visits (boosters) for clients who are not members of the Healthy Cat Plan.
Why do older cats need extra checks?
Booster visits aren't just for vaccines - they are an important regular health check. We want to make sure that your cat is not only protected from infectious diseases, but that we also detect any health issues promptly, so that we can help you to give them the happiest and healthiest life we can.
It's very important to screen older cats for common diseases such as high blood pressure, kidney disease and thyroid disease. If you can catch these diseases early, you can help them to lead a longer and more comfortable life.
At Manchester Cat Clinic, all cats over the age of 7 coming for routine booster appointments will have start having routine screening for common old-age illnesses. Senior and Super Senior cats will be checked every 6 months. Our Healthy Cat Plan follows the guidance from the experts at CatCareforLife and International Cat Care.
CatCareforLife recommended regular health checks
Which diseases can we vaccinate cats against?
We routinely vaccinate cats against cat flu, panleukopaenia and FeLV. Click on the name of each disease below for more information.
Calicivirus & herpesvirus (cat flu)
Cat flu is usually caused by calicivirus (more information here) or herpesvirus (more information here). A third cause of cat flu is Chlamydophia felis (more information here), but there is not a widely used UK vaccination for this.
Cat flu vaccination is recommended for all cats (including indoor-only cats) as the virus is common in the environment and can be transmitted by shoes, clothes and other objects. Vaccinated cats can still become infected with and carry calicivirus and herpesvirus but regular vaccination helps to prevent severe disease.
Panleukopaenia (feline parvovirus)
Panleukopaenia virus is also called Feline Infectious Enteritis or feline parvovirus. It is a severe and often fatal disease (more information here). It is particularly dangerous as it can survive for long periods in the environment and is resistant to many disinfectants.
Panleukopaenia vaccination is recommended for all cats (including indoor-only cats) as the virus is common in the environment and can be transmitted by shoes, clothes and other objects.
Feline leukaemia virus (FeLV)
FeLV is a virus which causes blood cancer (leukaemia) in cats (more information here).
All cats with any outdoor access should be vaccinated against FeLV. We also advise FeLV vaccination for indoor-only cats who have contact with outdoor-access or stray cats.
What vaccinations and parasite control will my cat receive?
This depends on their risk. When you bring your cat for a vaccination appointment, the vet will ask about your cat's lifestyle and give them their appropriate vaccinations. All cats (even indoor-only cats) require vaccinations annually. Click on the description which best fits your cat's lifestyle to see their recommended vaccination protocol.
If you would like to read further about vaccinations in cats, see the European Advisory Board on Cat Diseases (ABDC) website. Our vaccination protocol is based on a combination of the vaccine datasheets and the ABDC recommendations.
Cats with any outdoor access
Full RCP/FeLV vaccination course (cat flu, panleukopaenia, FeLV) as a kitten
2 vaccines 3-4 weeks apart, then a 3rd 12 months later)
Then annual boosters:
Cat flu boosters every year
Panleukopaenia & FeLV boosters every three years
Treatment with Felpreva every 3 months
One simple spot-on which covers fleas, ticks and all worms
Year-round cover with a high-quality, straightforward product
Indoor-only cats
If an indoor-only cat has any close contact with outdoor-access cats, stray cats or cats of unknown vaccination status, they should be treated the same as an outdoor-access cat.
RCP vaccination course (cat flu & panleukopaenia) as a kitten
2 vaccines 3-4 weeks apart, then a 3rd 12 months later)
Then annual boosters:
Panleukopaenia booster every three years
Cat flu booster every year
One treatment with Felpreva annually at booster vaccination
One simple spot-on which covers fleas, ticks and all worms and lasts for 3 months
Reduces the risk of your cat being infested with fleas or worms brought into the house on your shoes and belongings, but without unneccessarily treating a low-risk indoor-only cat year-round
Why is parasite control important?
For more information on parasites in cats please see the below leaflet, which has been provided by the manufacturers of our first line parasite treatment (Felpreva). This is a spot-on treatment applied once every three months which kills fleas, ticks, mites, roundworm and tapeworm.
Indoor-only cats (per month)
Kitten, Junior & Adult £9*
Mature £15
Senior & Super Senior £20
*(+£30 one-off fee for kittens having the Kitten Starter Package)
The discounted indoor-only plan is for cats who never go outdoors and are never in contact with cats who go outdoors. They will only have one dose of flea and worming per year (rather than being covered year-round) and will only be vaccinated against cat flu and panleukopaenia (not FeLV). If you have any cats who do go outdoors, or have stray cats come into your house, you should treat all of your cats as though they are indoor/outdoor cats.
Indoor/outdoor cats (per month)
Kitten, Junior & Adult £16*
Mature £22
Senior & Super Senior £27
*(+£30 one-off fee for kittens having the Kitten Starter Package)
Free new client consult for flea & worming (usually £30)
Just joined the plan but your cat isn't due their booster yet? Book in for a free vet check so we can weigh your cat and start them on their prescription flea and worming treatment.
Would you prefer to pay for 12 months upfront rather than a monthly subscription? Ask us when you sign up and we'll apply a 10% discount for upfront payment.
How to join the Healthy Cat Plan
Cats who have not visited Manchester Cat Clinic before
If you're bringing your cat in for an appointment, you can subscribe while you're here.
If your cat is due their booster vaccinations, just book in for that and we'll set up your subscription during the appointment. Don't forget to choose the "Comprehensive" option for cats over 7 as that is included in the plan.
If your cat isn't due their booster yet, but they go outdoors and are due flea & worming treatment, you can book in for a free vet check to prescribe flea & worming treatment. Choose the reason "Join the Healthy Cat Plan" on our online appointment booking.
Cats who have already met us
If we already have an up to date weight for your cat, and one of our vets has examined them recently, you may be able to join and collect their flea/worming treatment without bringing them in again. Just send us an email to ask us to join the plan and we'll do the rest.
Healthy Cat Plan terms & conditions
When joining the Healthy Cat Plan you are accepting these terms and conditions. It is important to read them carefully, and please ask a member of staff if you have any queries.
The Healthy Cat Plan is a rolling annual preventative healthcare programme. The Healthy Cat Plan is not an insurance policy.
Membership of the agreement constitutes an agreement between you and Lee Locum Ltd (T/A Manchester Cat Clinic). Membership and benefits are not transferable to another practice.
You will receive discounted products and services during the course of your membership including, but not limited to, vaccines and flea / worming / tick treatments and a full health check with one of our vets. Full details of what is included are available from the practice.
The fee for your cat will be determined by its age and lifestyle.
Treatment your cat receives outside of the scope of the Healthy Cat Plan will be charged in accordance with the practice’s normal fees, terms and conditions.
These Healthy Cat Plan terms and conditions should be read in conjunction with any additional information including, but not limited to, literature provided by the practice detailing what is included in the Healthy Cat Plan. That literature forms part of these terms and conditions.
Your responsibilities
You are responsible for following our vets’ and nurses’ guidance, and for ensuring your cat attends the practice regularly for the preventative healthcare checks which are included as part of your membership of the Healthy Cat Plan.
If we are unable to maintain your cat’s health because you haven’t followed guidance or attended the practice we may need to terminate your membership. Termination would be in writing as outlined below, and with immediate effect.
Payments
Your membership fees will be collected as a recurring card payment on a monthly basis.
We use Nordhealth Pay to collect payments on our behalf. For the avoidance of doubt, your agreement is with Lee Locum Ltd (T/A Manchester Cat Clinic).
Membership for each cat will renew automatically on the anniversary of the date that your cat joined the Healthy Cat Plan.
We will tell you in advance, in writing, if there is to be a change in membership fees on your renewal date. We will always give you at least 30 days’ notice of any change in fees as a result of our annual review.
Your cat’s monthly fees may also change as your cat’s age changes. A change in fees due to a change in age will take effect as soon as is reasonably practical.
Failed payments, e.g. because of a lack of available funds or a cancelled card, cause a significant increase in administration costs for the practice. We reserve the right to charge an administration fee of £10 for each failed payment. This administration charge will be added to your account.
After a failed payment, we will repeat our payment request to your card within 3-5 working days.
If the second payment request also fails, a second administration charge may be added to your account. We will make a third and final payment request to your bank after a further 3-5 working days. If this payment request is unsuccessful your Healthy Cat Plan membership will be cancelled automatically and your cat will no longer receive the associated benefits and discounts.
If your Healthy Cat Plan membership is cancelled automatically because of failed payments, your account will be reviewed and you will be charged the full price of any products and services received during the course of your membership, minus any membership fees received to date.
Cancelling your membership
You may cancel your membership on your anniversary date (which is the anniversary of the date you joined) by giving us not less than 1 month's notice.
If you cancel your membership before your anniversary date, we will review your account and, where applicable, charge you retrospectively the full price of any products and services received during the course of your membership, minus any membership fees received to date.
We may end our agreement by giving you written notice as outlined below.
Unpaid bills relating to your membership fees, treatment received or medicines dispensed will be handled in accordance with our standard terms and conditions (available on our website: www.manchestercatclinic.co.uk) and may be referred to a third party debt collection agency.
Notice
With regard to this agreement, either party wishing to give notice to the other should do so in writing.
‘In writing’ includes emails, letters sent by post, or delivered by hand.
When we write to you by post, we will use the address most recently provided.
If you wish to write to us, please use the email address hello@manchestercatclinic.co.uk or send letters to 567 Wilmslow Road, Manchester M20 3QH.
Should you ever have cause to complain about the service you receive, please follow the practice’s normal complaints procedure (available on request).
How we use your information
Manchester Cat Clinic will hold and use your personal data (as defined by UK data protection laws) for the purpose of administering your preventative healthcare plan.
Manchester Cat Clinic may record and monitor inbound and outbound telephone calls. These calls may also be referred to in relation to any future queries.
We will take all reasonable precautions to ensure the security of your data. Your data will not be shared with anyone else unless there is a legal requirement for us to do so.
You have the right to see your personal data. If you have any queries about the data we hold, or how we use it, please write to Manchester Cat Clinic, 567 Wilmslow Road, Manchester M20 3QH.
Lee Locum Ltd (T/A Manchester Cat Clinic) is a limited company registered in England and Wales with company number 12553776, whose registered office is at Kings Lodge, London Road, West Kingsdown, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 6AR and trading address is 567 Wilmslow Road, Manchester M20 2NW.