Our policy: Please note the significant changes regarding our COVID-19 protocol below. We are currently contacting the clients affected. Following the government announcement of a lockdown beginning on Monday 23 March, we are now in the position where we have to significantly change the way we … [Read more...] about Coronavirus (COVID-19) Protocol – Latest update 26 March
Neutering Your Rabbits
The Benefits of Neutering Your Rabbits One obvious benefit of neutering your rabbits is not having to deal with litters of tiny buns! Rabbits can reach sexual maturity at 6 months, so if you do have a mixed pair, you need to be aware of the risk of unwanted pregnancies (and they can have … [Read more...] about Neutering Your Rabbits
Going Green
Heathfield Vets Are Going Green! Over the last few months we have been striving to make our practice more environmentally friendly. This can be a difficult task for any medical practice where clinical hygiene must come first. Where possible we have changed our products and our practices … [Read more...] about Going Green
Walking Dogs in Winter
Even when the snow and cold winds hit, it's important that your dog gets enough exercise! Here are a few tips for winter dog walking: Be sensible! Going out in a blizzard or icy conditions won't be good for you or your dog! Shorten walks on colder days, try some indoor games like fetch … [Read more...] about Walking Dogs in Winter
Winter Cat Care
As winter draws in it's important to think about how the cold weather can affect our animals. Here are a few tips for keeping your cat safe in the colder months: > The most effective way of keeping cats safe and warm is of course to keep them snuggled up indoors! Provide some toys and … [Read more...] about Winter Cat Care
Keep Pets Safe At Halloween
Halloween is a fun time for us and especially the children, but can be a stressful time for our pets. Here are a few tips to keep your pets safe and calm on the spookiest of nights, to avoid a real nightmare! Walk dogs earlier in the day before trick or treaters come out to play - especially … [Read more...] about Keep Pets Safe At Halloween
Bonfire Night Tips
Our Tips To Keep Your Pet Calm On Bonfire Night It's not long now to Bonfire Night on 5th November - and plenty of people will be celebrating with bonfires and fireworks this weekend as well. Lots of pets get anxious about fireworks - and some can be very frightened indeed, both from the … [Read more...] about Bonfire Night Tips
Vet Nursing at Heathfield Vets
Veterinary nursing is a varied, challenging and rewarding career; veterinary nurses are a world away from being merely ‘vet assistants’. They are highly trained to deal with patient care, as vet nurses who have registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons have undergone between 2-4 years … [Read more...] about Vet Nursing at Heathfield Vets
Car Sickness in Dogs
Travel sickness is a common occurrence, affecting 1 in 6 dogs of all ages. It is more common in puppies, but for some dogs it may persist as they grow into adults. Your pup may come to associate car trips with nausea after a bad experience, with anxiety and stress also exacerbating travel … [Read more...] about Car Sickness in Dogs
Conjunctivitis in Pets
What is conjunctivitis? Conjunctivitis is an itchy, uncomfortable inflammation of the 'conjunctiva', which is the membrane which covers the eyeballs and lines the eyelids. It can be just as common in pets as it is in humans, so it's always best to get it checked if you suspect your pet may be … [Read more...] about Conjunctivitis in Pets
