Bonfire night is hugely popular across Sussex, with many amazing parades and fireworks shows everywhere in the lead up to the big night! Unfortunately, fireworks can cause our pets a lot of stress, but there are steps you can take to minimise the impact on them. Keep calm Our pets can pick up … [Read more...] about Preparing for bonfire night
Puppy Socialisation
Puppies experience the world around them through what they see, hear, taste and smell. While they are young and inquisitive, it is best to expose them to as many routine and novel situations as possible to help them grow into happy, sociable and confident dogs. That's why we run puppy confidence … [Read more...] about Puppy Socialisation
Ticks
What are ticks? Ticks are blood sucking insects which live on ground covered with bushes, shrubs or long grass. From there they can easily transfer to passing hosts, such as sheep, deer, cats and dogs (or even humans). They have a large grey/brown egg shaped body and 6 to 8 small legs, their … [Read more...] about Ticks
Puppy Nutrition
The nutritional requirements of a puppy are very different to those of an adult dog and these needs change as they grow and mature. Puppies go through multiple growth phases and it is important to meet their nutritional needs to help provide them with the best start to life. Different sizes of … [Read more...] about Puppy Nutrition
Puppy Confidence Classes
Join us for puppy confidence classes every Wednesday at 1pm. We are so happy to invite puppies that are registered with us and using us as their regular practice to our newly reimagined 'puppy parties', with a focus on puppy socialisation and confidence. We are launching a four week course aimed at … [Read more...] about Puppy Confidence Classes
Pre-consultation calming medication
Many dogs and cats can find coming to the vets stressful despite everyone's best efforts to make the experience as calm as possible. Certain procedures can be be triggers for some patients such as having their nails clipped, having blood taken or having their ears examined. If they need to visit … [Read more...] about Pre-consultation calming medication
Cushing’s disease – Hyperadrenocorticism
What is Cushing's disease? Cushing's disease (hyperadrenocorticism) occurs when the adrenal glands over produce the steroid hormone cortisol. Cushing's is uncommon in cats, while it is more common in dogs. What causes Cushing's disease? The most common cause of Cushing's disease is a benign … [Read more...] about Cushing’s disease – Hyperadrenocorticism
Pancreatitis
The pancreas is a small organ that sits next to the stomach. It produces enzymes to help digestion; when these enzymes become activated too early (within the pancreas rather than in the small intestine) they can begin to digest the pancreas, leading to inflammation known as … [Read more...] about Pancreatitis
Phovia Light Therapy
We are very proud to now offer Phovia light therapy at Heathfield Vets, the latest innovation in veterinary dermatology. Phovia is a clinically-proven, two-part system, comprised of a powerful LED lamp that emits a blue light that when it comes in contact with a special chromophore gel applied to … [Read more...] about Phovia Light Therapy
Caesareans and Whelping Issues
Caesareans in bitches Caesarean sections in bitches are classed as an emergency. Bitches should be able to naturally deliver their puppies and this is ideally done in a safe, familiar place for the bitch. However, under some circumstances, surgical intervention may be necessary to safely remove the … [Read more...] about Caesareans and Whelping Issues
