
News & Advice
The corporate practice versus the independent – the value of an independent practice
When it comes to veterinary practices across the UK there are generally two different types of models. The independent and the corporate. All vets have your pet’s best interest at heart, regardless of whether they work within an independently or corporate owned practice. However, the framework in which they operate…
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Monty the sword swallowing Cockapoo
Well its just as well this young man is devilishly handsome! We’d like to introduce you to Monty. Take a look at the photo’s and we probably don’t need to say much more! Yes, super cute, 8 month old Cockapoo, Monty decided that just before Christmas he’d put his parents…
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Please check your vaccination cards
Due to the current lockdown rules and advice from our governing bodies, booster vaccinations are still going ahead for all pets who have not had a booster for 15 months or more. This means that if you pet has not had a booster since December 2019 or earlier then now…
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An interview with Matt Gittings
Whilst reading the West Sussex County Times recently you may have seen a rather familiar face. Gracing the business pages was Arun Veterinary Group and South Downs Emergency Vets owner Matt. Those of you who may be new to the practice or new to the local area may not know…
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Pet Travel to the EU Post-Brexit
Pet Travel to the EU Post-Brexit From 11pm (GMT) on 31st December 2020, UK-issued Pet Passports ceased to be valid for travel from the UK to the European Union (EU) and Northern Ireland (NI). Instead, owners now require an Animal Health Certificate (AHC) to be issued for their pet(s): valid…
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The story of Dash
This very handsome boy is Dash. Dash is an 8 year old Flat-coat Retriever and until very recently had been in excellent health. A couple of weeks ago Dash suddenly became unwell. His owner telephoned us at our Westergate branch which is usually the clinic Dash would attend. After describing…
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Autumn Watch
With the days feeling really autumnal now comes a few potential hazards we should all be aware of. Autumn is certainly a beautiful time of the year when we are all enjoying walks in the leaves and with that the children are eagerly looking for conkers. We all love collecting…
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Clever new ways to monitor diabetic patients
Super interesting post for any owners of diabetic patients and a first for us here at AVG. This rather handsome little man is Pepe. Pepe is a very well loved Dachshund and is 15 years old. A few months ago, during a routine urine test, Pepe was diagnosed with diabetes.…
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Smudge copes with kidney disease
This adorable little cat is Smudge. If you are a regular customer of Browns Natural Pet Store in Worthing then she may be familiar to you. Gorgeous girl Smudge enjoys spending her twilight years gracing the countertop of the Goring shop and sharing her love with all the customers.…
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Hyperthyroidism in cats
Beautiful Miya is 14 years old. Miya is a regular patient of our Worthing branch and regularly visits cat crazy vet Colleen. Miya’s very attentive Mum had recently noticed that Miya had been slowly losing weight. Very often owners mistakenly put this down to a cat getting older and just…
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Kind words and a brilliant recovery
Roxy is a very pretty Rottweiler and has been under the care of lead Pulborough vet, Richard. Roxy had been experiencing some lameness on one of her back legs recently after playing with another dog. Initially after a telemedicine appointment during lockdown, Roxy’s owner was resting her alongside administering some…
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Oscar overcomes pancreatitis
This super handsome boy is Oscar. Oscar is a pretty special cat and we’d love to share his story with you. Oscar belongs to a vet who many years ago worked for us here at Arun. In the summer of 2007, Oscar’s dad was in the middle of…
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