Sussex House Call Vets

24/12/2023

Merry Christmas from Sussex House Call Vets! As per our obligations as your provider, we are here for you over the Christmas period, just as you can call 24/7 at any other time of year. All I ask is that you keep the chocolate, raisins, macadamia nuts, onion, garlic, chewing gum, any fatty or rich foods- basically anything other than their normal food 😂 - away from prying noses! Labradors I’m looking at you 👀

Call 07592131290 or 07576421002 in an emergency, or text/WhatsApp/FB message/smoke signal if it’s not an emergency. Emergency situations are generally: difficulty breathing, profuse bleeding, seizures lasting more than a minute or two, bloating in big dogs or straining to urinate in male cats. Have a safe and happy festive period! 🎅🏻 🎄

18/12/2023

Obviously, pet death is one of the hardest things we go through with owners, but sometimes a meaningful tribute to your beloved friend can help ease the pain and process grief. These are some good suggestions ❤️

It’s a sad fact that every dog you’ll ever own will likely cross the rainbow bridge during your lifetime. Losing a beloved canine companion is a heart-wrenching experience, but finding ways to honor your fur baby’s memory can play a crucial role in healing from grief. Memorializing your dog al...

08/12/2023

Announcement 📢 I’m going to be away from Friday PM to Sunday PM this weekend, and my phone signal may be unreliable. Please check your messages (texts or email) to make sure you have instructions from me if you are a client as to any emergencies that may arise. If not please comment below and I will send them to you. As always, call or message 07576421002 or 07592131270 first in case you need me. Have a great weekend!

14/11/2023

Happy Tuesday. Moji is helping me with my art today 🖼️ 🐱

18/10/2023

This pet owner clearly sees the value of mobile/house call vets, I hope she succeeds in her venture.

14/10/2023

If this doesn’t tug on your heartstrings, I don’t know what will 💔 It’s shared with permission and written by a young boy whose beloved cat I had to put to sleep this week.

People often say to me ‘this must be the hardest part of your job’. And although it’s emotionally agonising at times, particularly when a child or elderly person is involved, it’s actually one of the most rewarding aspects of being a vet. That sounds weird but let me explain: losing your pet, and especially the responsibility of deciding to let them go, is such a difficult process to go through (for some people, worse than losing a human relative). If I can make that experience even a little bit easier for people, I really feel like I’m helping them. If it’s rushed or doesn’t go well, conversely it can add to the trauma, so it’s something I really pride myself in doing well. Almost all the thank you cards I’ve ever received have been post-euthanasia, and that tells you a lot.

Rest in peace, Bobbles 🌈 🌟 ❤️🕊️

08/10/2023

A heart-tugging account of at-home euthanasia from an owner’s perspective. Oscar was lucky enough to have it done at home, which not all people can afford. We aim to level the playing field a little bit, with prices not much higher than you find in many traditional vet practices.

I will just clarify her question about the charge by weight: the bigger the dog, the more sedatives and euthanasia solution you use; also it’s a lot easier to deal with a 3kg chihuahua than an 89kg St Bernard, the latter of which I wouldn’t be able to carry or fit in cold storage. The more you know! 🤔😳

‘Saying farewell at home was the right thing to do for a dog who hated the vet. Goodbye, sweet gent, and thank you for politely putting up with us for so long’

Saying farewell at home was the right thing to do for a dog who hated the vet. Goodbye, sweet gent, and thank you for politely putting up with us for so long, writes Emma Beddington

03/10/2023

Welcome to Sussex House Call Vets! If your cat won’t get into the carrier - no problem! If your dog won’t get in the car - no problem! If you can’t drive, or even if you’d just rather not have the stress of a trip to the clinic, we’ve got you covered. Whatever the issue, drop us a message and we can see what the best solution is.

At just £75.00 for a visit INCLUDING consultation, our cost is not much more than many regular consultations these days (please note- the fee may vary depending on location). Go the low stress way, your furbabies will thank you 🐱 🐶 ❤️