We are excited to announce that Heathfield Vets has been named the 'Best UK Vet' in East Sussex for the third year in a row at the Best UK Vets Awards 2024. We have also made it into the top 25 'Best UK Vets' nationwide for the second year running. A huge congratulations to our vets, vet nurses and … [Read more...] about Heathfield Vets wins at Best UK Vets awards
How to responsibly use parasite prevention
No one likes the idea of their pet having parasites, even thinking about it makes us all itch! Fleas, ticks and worms can cause serious (and costly) health issues for your pets, which is why most vets recommend a monthly parasite prevention for cats and dogs. However, there are some environmental … [Read more...] about How to responsibly use parasite prevention
How to update your pet’s microchip details
Your pet's microchip may be the only way that veterinary practices or other finders have to contact you should your pet be brought to them as a stray. If the contact details are out of date, reuniting a beloved pet with their family becomes near impossible. It is also a legal requirement for the … [Read more...] about How to update your pet’s microchip details
Cruciate Ligament Disease or Injury
What is the cranial cruciate ligament? The cranial cruciate ligament (CrCL) in dogs is a band of tough fibrous tissue that attaches the femur (thigh bone) to the tibia (shin bone), preventing the tibia from shifting forward relative to the femur. It also helps to prevent the stifle (knee) joint … [Read more...] about Cruciate Ligament Disease or Injury
Stray Dog Protocol
We have recently been contacted by Wealden Council regarding their protocol surrounding stray dogs after we made enquiries as to why Animal Wardens Ltd, the company contracted as the district's dog wardens, would not collect a stray dog from our care, despite historically having done this on a small … [Read more...] about Stray Dog Protocol
Things to watch out for in spring
As spring gets underway and the sun starts to shine a little bit more it's important to think about how to keep your pets safe in the new season. Allergies It's not just us humans that are affected by hay fever, our pets can suffer from seasonal allergies too. While we sniffle and sneeze, dogs and … [Read more...] about Things to watch out for in spring
Cardiac disease
Your pet's heart health is incredibly important and spotting signs of disease early makes all the difference. Annual health checks are a great opportunity for your vet to check your pet's heart for signs of illness. How does my pet's heart work? The heart is divided into four chambers; the upper … [Read more...] about Cardiac disease
Managing the cost of veterinary care
In light of the recent CMA report regarding veterinary pricing, we wanted to address some of the key points and how they could affect you as our client. The CMA raised questions about the transparency of pricing, the cost of medication and the breadth of options offered to clients for various … [Read more...] about Managing the cost of veterinary care
Mast Cell Tumours
What is a mast cell tumour? A mast cell tumour (MCT) is a type of malignant lump and is one of the most common types of skin cancer in dogs. The tumours can vary in size and presentation, they may appear as a small bump under the skin or as a larger, ulcerated, red lump. Mast cells are found … [Read more...] about Mast Cell Tumours
Antimicrobial resistance
What are antimicrobials? 'Antimicrobials' include antibiotics, antiparasitics, antivirals and antifungals and are essential to the treatment and prevention of the spread of diseases in both animals and humans. What is antimicrobial resistance (AMR)? Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is the ability … [Read more...] about Antimicrobial resistance
