Heath Vets' Pet Blog
The latest news, pet advice, and practice updates
5 Easter Poisons and How to Protect Your Pet
Easter and Spring are celebrated times across the country and bring fresh growth in our gardens, lighter nights, bank holidays and of course…. visits from the Easter Bunny. But it’s also a time we should be wary
Geriatric Pet Care and the Value of Annual Blood Tests
Taking care of the older pet – annual blood tests and the importance of knowing what’s ‘normal’ for them As our cats and dogs get older, they begin to experience the same health changes and challenges as
7 Ways to Help Your Petrified Pet Get Over Fear of the Vets
Fear and anxiety are cited as the number one barrier to people accessing the vet services their pet needs. In fact, it’s a much bigger health risk to our pets than even common problems such as dental
The painful risks of not vaccinating your pet
Vaccinate, or risk painful lifelong illness and death? Diseases that your pet can be vaccinated against can have devastating effects. For most of the viruses that affect pets today there is still no treatment other than treating
Ticks | Disease Transmission Symptoms and Removal Techniques for Pets
Ticks are external parasites, and globally they rival only mosquitos as carriers of disease. Their natural habitat is thick grass – fields, meadows, farmland and woods are all favourite locations. If you or your pet visit
Puppies and Lockdown Dogs – Top Tips for Dealing With Separation Anxiety
Separation anxiety in dogs and puppies is common, but it’s a problem that we’ve seen more often after recent extended periods at home. Many people took this opportunity to bring a puppy into the family. The situation
How Worms Can Risk the Health of Your Pet and Your Family
Where they come from and what to do Even outwardly healthy looking animals can have worms, and they can cause suffering, illness and sometimes even death. Some of the diseases they carry can also be transmitted to
Virtual Practice Tour
Take a virtual tour of Heath Vets in Burgess Hill Take a virtual trip around our Burgess Hill vet practice below. Use the icons and arrows to navigate your way around the practice, see our consulting rooms,
5 Top Tips for Keeping Pets at Christmas Happy and Healthy
One of the most exciting things for us over the festive period is all the different things happening. We see people we don’t get to see often, socialise more, eat food we only ever have at this
The Itchy Issue of Fleas: A Risk for Your Pet and Your Family
Fleas – putting your family at risk all year round Fleas are often considered to be a seasonal nuisance that are annoying for your pet, and annoying for you when you get nipped by one at home.
Our COVID Protocols – Keeping Everyone Safe at Heath Vets
As we are moving to our new premises from 21st June, with the extra space we have available, we are thrilled to be able to invite clients back into the consulting rooms once more. There will still
Heath Vets Are Moving! | Read About Our New Practice
Our brand new signage and the entrance to the practice! We’re moving! Everyone at Heath Vets is very excited to announce that we will be moving to our new premises from Monday 21st June 2021. We will
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
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