Heath Vets' Pet Blog
The latest news, pet advice, and practice updates
Arthritis in Dogs | What to do if your dog is diagnosed with Arthritis?
What are my options? Receiving a diagnosis of arthritis in your dog can be a worrying time; you may be concerned about how you manage the condition and have questions about what it will mean for your
Pet Travel After Brexit | New Rules for Travelling to the EU with Pets
All existing UK Pet Passports will no longer be valid for travel from 01/01/2021. Before your dog, cat or ferret can travel to the EU or NI for the first time after 1 January 2021; you will
What Types of Pet Insurance are there?
Advances in veterinary medicine mean that we can do more for your pets, but we appreciate treatment can be expensive. Pet Insurance helps ensure you can give your pets the care they need if they fall ill.
Visiting Specialists: How do our veterinary specialists work?
VISITING SPECIALISTS Travelling long distances with an ill pet for referral advice can be stressful for both you and your pet! At Heath Vets, we are privileged to be able to offer the services of several specialists. ULTRASOUND
How to protect your pet from fleas this winter
Fleas are small wingless parasitic insects that feed on the blood of mammals and birds. Although fleas may be more prevalent in the summer months, it can be more effective to deal with them during winter as
Top Tips for Pampering your Pooch at Home
After a winter of incessant rain, dog owners often face a daily battle with mud. As the fields and parks turn to sludge, keeping our dogs clean and smelling pleasant takes a great deal of time and
Microchipping: The New Law for all UK Dogs
Animal health certificate (AHC) Heath Vets wholeheartedly supports the Government’s new compulsory microchipping law for all dogs in England. If a puppy is not microchipped within eight weeks of its birth owners are given a 21-day notice
Lungworm: Increasing Risk of the Deadly Disease
Heath Veterinary Clinic would like to make the public aware of a noticed increase in Lungworm following a confirmed case of the disease in a local dog, Skye, at the Burgess Hill practice. Lungworm (Angiostrongylus vasorum), a