If you have an emergency call the practice as normal on 01273 585386, if this is during our closing times you will be diverted to Vetcall emergency hospital in Brighton. Vetcall is located at: Coastway Veterinary Hospital, Freshfield Business Park, Freshfield Way, Brighton BN2 0DF Tel 01273 621682 Vetcall has its own team of specialist [...]
OPENING TIMES 2021 We will be closed from Christmas Day until Wednesday 28th December when we will re-open 8 am - 6 pm We will also be closed on New Years Day and Monday 3rd January 2022. Vetcall in Brighton will be open 24 hours should you need any assistance on 01273 621682. Winter Tips [...]
This guidance applies to people travelling to and from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) with their pet cats, ferrets or dogs, including assistance dogs. This guidance is only for travel of up to 5 pets and for non-commercial reasons. You need to follow these guidelines to travel between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, as [...]
Updated 19th July, 2021 Following the announcement from the Government that rules may be relaxed from Monday 19th July 2021, Meridian Veterinary Practice are still committed to making the practice as safe as possible for our customers and staff. Therefore, we are asking all customers to continue with the measures we have in place. Facemasks [...]
We've put together some helpful information and advice for you regarding various topics during this virus outbreak. If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Pet food – Do you have enough food for your pet for the next month? We are offering home delivery if you [...]
Vomiting and Diarrhoea Dogs are most often sick because they have eaten something which has upset their stomach. This could be due to eating a rotten dead animal or a discarded piece of food which they find whilst out walking. If something is really rotten and covered in bacteria, just a small mouthful will be [...]
Veterinary Drugs & Medicines Veterinary Surgeons have to comply with strict guidelines when prescribing medicines. These guidelines are set by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate to protect animal health, human health, and the environment. Our drugs are fully tested. We know how they work. We know how they interact with the body and with other veterinary [...]
The Value of a Health Check Here at Meridian Veterinary Practice, we have always encouraged our pet owners to bring their pets to see one of our vets every 6 months, for a health assessment. Our pets have a shorter life span so a 6 monthly check-up for a pet is the equivalent of us [...]
New arrivals Getting a new pet is an exciting time, and there will be a lot to think about. Once you have collected your new puppy or kitten, please bring them in to see us! We offer a free puppy or kitten check with the veterinary surgeon before they start their vaccinations and we are [...]
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 [...]
