Fiona Kates Animal Chiropractic

02/04/2026

Easter Hours

Friday - closed
Saturday - 9am - 12:30pm
Sunday - closed
Monday - closed
Tuesday - closed

Wishing all my friends, and my clients - past & present - a very happy Easter 🐾🐰🐣

15/01/2026

For Fire affected farmers
Looking for donations of;
-Water Troughs
-Electric or Solar units for hot wiring paddocks for livestock
-Wire for fencing
-Hammers
-Star Pickets
-Fence Strainers
-Fencing Staples
-Posts
-Plyers, Gloves
Anything that
Can be donated for farmers in fire affected regions please message Ange Reid and she can pic up and donate to Yan Yean Stock feeds as a collection point (or please drop off yourself)

04/01/2026

Hi!

As we are looking down the barrel of 35- 40 + degree days next week, I thought it would be timely to remind all my clients of my summer bushfire policy

If a day is declared as "extreme" or "catastrophic", all my appointments are automatically cancelled, whether they are on properties, or at one of my small animal clinics.
I will attempt to contact everyone in advance to confirm this, but even if you don't hear from me, the appointment will be cancelled

In addition to this, days with a temperature of over 35 degrees may have appointments postponed to cooler days, especially those where I am working outside.
As always, any clients that are concerned about the temperature or weather in general, and wish to reschedule, can contact me in advance to discuss

Wishing all my clients, past & present, a safe and happy summer 🐾🐎🥰

19/12/2025

Well, I didn't have a donkey or sheep in a stable, but I did have a goat in the clinic!

Chaos closed his eyes and relaxed back as he had a chiropractic treatment and taping applied, following the removal of his leg cast.
He fractured his right foreleg around 8 weeks ago. It has healed well, but now the soft tissue damage needs support to heal

14/11/2025

I do hope this is true - and all other countries look at what they can do ( if not a full ban, then maybe a move to laser shows or silent fireworks) Tradition should not stop progress in animal welfare issues!

05/11/2025

Great to have some good news stories!Wonderful work by the SES

31/10/2025

Please help if you can 🐾

Do you have bedding or dog coats you no longer need? Nillumbik Regional Pound is calling out for small blankets, towels, dog coats or small padded bedding to help keep animals warm at night. 🐕

If you have any spare items you would like to donate to keep our furry friends comfortable, you can drop them off to the Nillumbik Operation Centre office, 290 Yan Yean Rd, Plenty, which is attended on Monday and Friday 8.30am- 4.30pm.

Please note staff cannot accept doonas, heavy blankets or woollen materials.

Thank you from the pound staff and the pets they look after! 🐶

29/10/2025

Buddy was looking very serious & "regal" at his chiropractic apptmt recently.
What a handsome boy!

13/10/2025

I'll do it when I want to! 🤣🤣

05/10/2025

At the Bushfire Expo at Hurstbridge today, I was treated to a showcase of the expertise of the Large Animal Rescue Team from Arthur's Creek CFA.
They showed how they would rescue a horse that had gone down and got stuck in mud or a dam. It was fascinating!

Along with Macclesfield, they are the only 2 specialised units in Victoria.

Many thanks to Warren and the team today 🐴👏👏

24/09/2025

Had to take a photo of Bentley, the Friesian x , and his 'mini me' paddock mate! How gorgeous 🥰
Unfortunately, as I was distracted taking photos, Bentley was busy trying to get into my bag for the carrots!

11/09/2025

Mayhem, the miniature goat, was very friendly and inquisitive during his chiropractic treatment!