If you are planning to travel with your dog outside of the UK, it is important to be aware of potential health risks that your dog may not encounter at home. There are many serious diseases that are endemic in mainland Europe but are rarely seen in the UK, such as Brucella canis and Leishmaniasis. … [Read more...] about Travel health advice for your dog
Pet-safe houseplant swaps
Houseplants are more popular than ever and if you have pets then it's important to know which are safe and which need to be kept out of reach or not in the house at all, as those which are toxic can have serious consequences, including being fatal. Even if plants are kept out of reach, be sure to … [Read more...] about Pet-safe houseplant swaps
What to consider when adopting a foreign rescue
There are many UK based charities which focus on importing dogs in need of loving homes from outside the UK. Getting any pet is a huge commitment and there are some extra considerations to make if you decide to adopt an imported dog. Particularly, there are some canine diseases which are prevalent … [Read more...] about What to consider when adopting a foreign rescue
Home delivery now available for our Platinum Pet Club!
Home delivery is now available for our Platinum Pet Club products! In addition to saving at least 15% on your pet's routine health care and exclusive discounts, you'll be sure to never miss a dose of your pet's flea and worming treatment. Our home delivery option means no more needing to call and … [Read more...] about Home delivery now available for our Platinum Pet Club!
Assessing your pet insurance policy
Pet insurance is not like car insurance, it is incredibly likely that you will need to make a claim for you pet throughout their lifetime. This is why it's so important to choose a pet insurance policy that offers the level of cover that you would need to cover treatment costs for your pet if they … [Read more...] about Assessing your pet insurance policy
Further information regarding your pet’s procedure
Pre-anaesthetic blood test A pre-anaesthetic blood test may have been included within your estimate as a recommendation. The test enables us to potentially detect problems with your pet’s health. The test focuses on the functioning of the liver and kidneys as well as identifying anaemia and signs … [Read more...] about Further information regarding your pet’s procedure
Stray cats
I've noticed a possible stray cat in my garden, what should I do? The first thing to establish is whether the cat belongs to someone or is a genuine stray or feral cat. If you have only seen the cat once or twice, it may be a new cat in the area exploring their surroundings. If the cat keeps … [Read more...] about Stray cats
New poultry registration regulations
In 2023 the UK saw a major bird flu outbreak among poultry and captive birds in both commercial farms and residential backyard flocks. Thankfully, the UK does not currently have any reported outbreaks of bird flu in poultry or other captive birds, though it is still present in the wild bird … [Read more...] about New poultry registration regulations
Rabbit Friendly Practice
We are very proud to have been awarded Silver Rabbit Friendly Practice status by the Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund (RWAF) since 2019. This means that our vets, facilities and clinical protocols have been comprehensively assessed by the rabbit specialist vets at RWAF and that Heathfield Vets … [Read more...] about Rabbit Friendly Practice
Assessing your pet’s quality of life
All owners want their pets to have the best quality of life possible; we want them to be happy, healthy and comfortable. If you are caring for an old, severely ill or terminally ill pet you may be worrying about whether their quality of life has declined and if the time has come to say goodbye. … [Read more...] about Assessing your pet’s quality of life
