Lungworm Lungworm is a parasite that dogs can pick up from infected snails, slugs and frogs this also applies to snails and slug trails. Dogs infected with lungworm can have serious side effects such as coughing, breathing problems, blood clotting problems or neurological signs such as seizures. We have seen several cases of lungworm in [...]
We would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year OPENING TIMES Monday 24th December 8am-6pm Christmas Day—CLOSED Boxing Day—CLOSED Thursday 27th December 8am-6pm Friday 28th December 8am-7pm Saturday 29th December 8am-4pm Monday 31st December 8am-6pm New Years Day—CLOSED Vetcall in Brighton will be open 24 hours should you [...]
Here at Meridian Veterinary Practice, we are committed to providing quality veterinary care to the local community Our Facilities We are proud of our facilities which include a modern operating theatre, X-ray and Ultrasound suite, laboratory for blood and urine tests also separate dog and cat wards which play a huge part to our patients [...]
People tend to think it’s only older pets that get ill and therefore younger pets don’t need pet insurance but we know from the patients we see each day that that is not the case. In fact, the younger your pet is when you insure them the better as it means you are less likely [...]
Looking for your ideal pet Rescue centres We highly recommend rescue centres as the best way to find your perfect pet. A rescue centre will carefully assess every animal in its care, and likely to know each pets’ good points and problems inside out! They will be honest with you about your potential new pet [...]
Summer Time Most of us, and our pets, love the warm weather but it brings with it it’s own particular set of challenges and potential problems. Grass seeds are a big summer problem! Grass seeds can easily become trapped in the coats of pets, especially dogs. They then migrate and become lodged in a variety [...]
With the imminent arrival of spring in Sussex, many of us will be looking forward to spending more time outdoors – as will our cats and dogs. But did you know that our gardens harbour an array of pet health hazards? Warmer weather and lighter evenings equal more time spent enjoying our gardens. But while [...]
Pets are a huge part of our home and family lives, making us happy and providing year-round great company; so what better time of year to show our love for them than Valentine’s Day? Many of us will be trawling various websites and pet shops to find the ultimate gift for our pet, but please [...]
How are your New Year’s Resolutions going folks? Still sticking to a strict diet? Working out at your new gym? Perhaps you’ve completed a successful Dry January? Sadly it’s now a well-known fact that these days pet obesity is as much of a problem among our pets as it is with us. So as well [...]
Microchipping your pets is very important as a responsible pet owner and for dog owners it's been law to have your dog chipped since April 2016. The process of microchipping is very quick, relatively painless, and inexpensive especially considering it's often the only way of you being reunited with your pet. When stray pets are brought [...]
