Most cats don’t drink enough water. Because cats are so self-sufficient we assume they know what’s best for their health, and many times they do. 1 in 3 cats will experience kidney problems in their lifetimes. Many cat lovers have already had to deal with this issue at one time or another and may...
Puppies are naturally noisy and hyperactive. Puppies are exuberant when greeting, playing and when expressing friendliness and appeasement. However, adult dogs are noisy and hyperactive because they are untrained and have unintentionally been encouraged to act that way. For example, eagerly jumping puppies...
It has become much easier to travel abroad with your pet. However, if you wish them to come back into the UK there are strict guidelines to follow. These are in place because of the presence of disease elsewhere in the world which we don’t have here in the UK. They not only serve to keep your pet safe...
Tick season is fast approaching and with the recent emergence of the tick borne disease Babesiosis, along with the continued risk of Lyme disease, we would like to offer our clients a discount on preventative treatment. The most cost effective way to prevent tick infestation on your pet is to use a Seresto...
We are delighted to announce that Matt Gittings and Edric Cross have been awarded the status of Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Surgery by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). The Advanced Practitioner status has been designed to provide a clear indication of those veterinary surgeons...
We would like to invite you to bring your large or giant breed dog to the practice to discuss a screening programme for a type of heart disease called Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) which we are currently offering at a reduced price. As you may be aware, certain large and giant breeds of dogs over the...
An adder was seen by Matt on the RSPB reserve at the end of February. We would advise everyone to be cautious around adders as they will be very sleepy as they emerge out of hibernation and will bite if disturbed. What happens if I think my dog has been bitten by an Adder? Most importantly, DO NOT PANIC!...
As part of our promise to continually improve Arun Vet Group we will commence external renovation work at both the Pulborough and Storrington surgeries during March. The Storrington surgery will be closed from Monday 14th March for approximately 10 days but services at our Pulborough and Ashington practices...
How long have you worked at Arun Veterinary Group? I have been working at Arun Veterinary Group now for 34 ½ years (don’t forget the ½). During my time I have had 4 different bosses. What are the key changes you have seen over the last 34 ½ years? Modern technology has to be the biggest change I...
Two year old Tabitha had been missing for nearly two days when she managed to drag her way back to her owner’s home in Storrington, West Sussex, with horrific injuries to her rear leg. Once found she was rushed to Arun Veterinary Group for emergency treatment. There was a suspicion that her injuries...
From the April 6th 2016 it will be a legal requirement for all dogs to be microchipped. Owners will need to ensure the following – · That their dog is microchipped and registered on one of the authorised commercial databases · That they register the details of any new owner before they sell or...
Arun Vet Group prides itself on providing the best service possible, be it treatment, advice, or even a shoulder to cry on in difficult times. We understand the struggles and costs of pet ownership and appreciate that there are many other demands on family finances particularly at this time of year so...
