Southbourne Veterinary Centre

Southbourne Veterinary Centre A small animal independent veterinary surgery, Our aim is to provide a personal and caring service in a professional and up to date setting .

Our team is 3 vets and 6 nurses fully qualified and registered and 1 student veterinary nurse.

‼️‼️PALM OIL‼️‼️There have been reports of palm oil being washed up on WEST BEACH SELSEY.If you think your dog has eaten...
30/01/2025

‼️‼️PALM OIL‼️‼️

There have been reports of palm oil being washed up on WEST BEACH SELSEY.

If you think your dog has eaten palm oil please contact the surgery immediately on 01243 379955

The risk from palm oil is from other toxic products mixed in it such as diesel oil from ships.

Palm oil has a laxative effect and, if eaten, can cause sickness, diarrhoea, dehydration and, in extreme cases, pancreatitis.
It can also cause blockages in the gut due to its semi-solid state.

What is Palm Oil
Palm oil is an edible vegetable oil derived from the pulp of the fruit of African, American and Maripa palms.
LARGE SHIPS also use palm oil as a tank cleaning agent.

How does palm oil get on beaches?
International law permits ships to offload palm oil residue while still at sea, as long as they are at least 12 nautical miles from the nearest land and in water no less than 25 metres deep. Palm oil also finds its way into the marine environment when ships carrying it in their cargo collide or sink.

08/01/2025

******IMPORTANT*****
Please be aware due to a gas leak we have road works and traffic lights directly outside the practice.
This is causing some traffic, so please be mindful when attending your appointments. Thank you

Archie and his team at Southbourne Veterinary Centre would like to wish all our clients and their lovely pets a Happy an...
01/01/2025

Archie and his team at Southbourne Veterinary Centre would like to wish all our clients and their lovely pets a Happy and Healthy 2025.

24/12/2024

The surgery is now closed from Christmas
We reopen at 8am Friday 27th December

If you have an emergency please call
South Downs Emergency Vets on 01243 978800
Or
Vetsnow Portsmouth on 02392 170056

21/12/2024

Wishing you & your pets a happy & healthy Christmas. 🎄🎅🎄

We are wishing Mrs Darling a wonderful retirement & would like to reassure everyone that the surgery will continue to ru...
26/11/2024

We are wishing Mrs Darling a wonderful retirement & would like to reassure everyone that the surgery will continue to run with the same high standards you & your pets are all used to.

Please read if you buy protexin products online
15/11/2024

Please read if you buy protexin products online

Please read if you buy Yumove from Amazon
04/11/2024

Please read if you buy Yumove from Amazon

23/09/2024

As we head into the autumn, we receive lots of enquiries regarding acorns and oak trees (Quercus species).

Ingestion of acorns by dogs is common during the autumn months. Following a large, one off ingestion of acorns, vomiting and diarrhoea may occur in dogs, both of which may be bloody. Lethargy, abdominal tenderness and inappetence can also be seen and there is also the risk of gastrointestinal obstruction. There have been reports of kidney and liver damage following substantial or repeat ingestion of both acorns and the plant itself, a scenario more commonly seen in horses and ruminants.

Oak toxicity predominantly affects grazing species such as cattle, horses and sheep, but it can affect dogs and cats too.

Oak toxicity can cause:
❗ Gastrointestinal signs (such as vomiting, diarrhoea, colic)
❗ Inappetence
❗ Gastrointestinal obstruction (particularly if a large number of acorns have been ingested)
❗ Kidney and liver impairment (reported in a small number of cases involving dogs, horses and ruminants)

📞If you suspect your pet has been exposed to oak, call the Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509000 for advice. Veterinary professionals can call VPIS on 0207 305 5055.

********** 10th June is fast approaching *********The UK Government has made it compulsory to microchip your cat by 10th...
31/05/2024

********** 10th June is fast approaching *********

The UK Government has made it compulsory to microchip your cat by 10th June 2024.

The new law will make it easier for lost or stray cats to be reunited with their owners.

Cats MUST be microchipped before they reach the age of 20 weeks.

RAPESEED! It’s that time of year again where farmers fields have blossomed into pretty yellow flowers, these plants are ...
29/04/2024

RAPESEED!

It’s that time of year again where farmers fields have blossomed into pretty yellow flowers, these plants are called rapeseed. Although it may be tempting to place your dog in the midst to take a scenic photo, please avoid this at all costs!

Rapeseed is extremely poisonous for dogs.

Rapeseed is listed by Dogs Trust as toxic to our dogs if ingested and can cause symptoms such as:

❌Haemolytic Anaemia
❌ Blindness
❌ Damaged Nervous System
❌ Digestive Disorders
❌ Breathing Problems

Please seek immediate veterinary attention if your dog shows any signs of rapeseed poisoning!

The UK Government has made it compulsory to microchip your cat by 10th June 2024. The new law will make it easier for lo...
12/04/2024

The UK Government has made it compulsory to microchip your cat by 10th June 2024.

The new law will make it easier for lost or stray cats to be reunited with their owners.

Cats MUST be microchipped before they reach the age of 20 weeks.

Mrs Darling and her Team would like to wish all our clients and their pets a Happy New Year.We are now closed until Tues...
30/12/2023

Mrs Darling and her Team would like to wish all our clients and their pets a Happy New Year.

We are now closed until Tuesday 2nd Jan 2024

If you require emergency care or advice please contact
South Downs Emergency Vets on 01243 978800
Or
Vets Now Portsmouth on 023 9217 0056

Mrs Darling and her Team would like to wish all our clients and their pets a Very Merry Christmas.We are now closed unti...
23/12/2023

Mrs Darling and her Team would like to wish all our clients and their pets a Very Merry Christmas.

We are now closed until Wednesday 27th December.

If you require emergency care or advice please contact
South Downs Emergency Vets on 01243 978800
Or
Vets Now Portsmouth on 023 9217 0056

21/12/2023

⭐Next up on the penultimate week of our A-Z pet poisoning campaign is the letter Y⭐

Yeast, which comes in brewer and baker forms, is a common ingredient in food, home baking, supplements and is used to produce beer and bread. Yeast itself is of low toxicity but ingestion and exposure to yeasts can occasionally cause some local irritation and reactions causing redness, itching and red welts. When large amounts are consumed, gastrointestinal signs are commonly seen, presenting as vomiting, diarrhoea, flatulence, and a sore abdomen which occasionally may require supportive care from a veterinarian if signs are severe or persistent.

Cases can be more complex and serious when uncooked dough containing yeast is ingested due to the physical expansion of the bread causing distention and obstruction, but also due to the production of ethanol created in the process. It is also common to add other ingredients to baking goods including chocolate, raisins and xylitol which can also cause toxicity in pets.

☎️ Pet owners can call Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000
🤳 Veterinary professionals can call VPIS on 0207 305 5055

12/12/2023

⭐Next up on our A-Z pet poisoning campaign is the letter X⭐

Xylitol is a sweetener that can be found in many products marketed as ‘sugar-free’. It is most commonly found in chewing gums, but can also be an ingredient in some baked goods, peanut butters, ice creams and chewable/sweetened medications.

So far this year, we have taken 560 calls involving xylitol.

It is important to stress that a small quantity of xylitol can cause significant complications in dogs and we recommend that advice is sought after any exposure.

☎️ Pet owners can call Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000
🤳 Veterinary professionals can call VPIS on 0207 305 5055

12/12/2023

⭐A-Z of pet poisoning - W⭐

We commonly receive enquiries about pets that have ingested washing capsules - in 2022 we took over 170 calls regarding them.

Washing capsules contain detergents which are irritating to the gastrointestinal tract and can cause salivation, foaming at the mouth and vomiting, as well as abdominal discomfort and ulceration within the mouth. Another risk concern with detergents is aspiration pneumonia, which can develop secondary to ingestion. This is when fluid is inhaled into the lungs (commonly vomit) and can cause coughing, choking and breathing difficulties.

☎️ Pet owners can call Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000
🤳 Veterinary professionals can call VPIS on 0207 305 5055

Address

254 Main Road, Southbourne
Emsworth
PO108JJ

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 12pm

Telephone

+441243379955

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