Coastway Vets - Shoreham

27/08/2024

Hey followers! Meet Finley, he is the most fabulous boy and one of our super golden oldies at 17 years and 3 months old! Always a superstar when he comes to visit❤️

26/08/2024

Looking for something to do this weekend? Want to make the most of the remaining summer days?
Come along to Preston Park to join in the Community Day and Dog Show! 🐶🌻🍟🎈

21/08/2024

****AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY OPENING HOURS***

As usual your surgery are covered by the fabulous Vetcall team whenever the surgery here in Shoreham is closed.

Please note that our sister branch in Portslade are on duty on Saturday. They can be contacted directly on 01273 426100.

Friday 23rd August 8am til 6pm
Saturday 24th August CLOSED
Sunday 25th August CLOSED
Monday 26th August CLOSED
Tuesday 27th August 8am til 6pm

Vetcall can be reached when we're are closed either by calling Shoreham on 01273 454040 and using the divert on the phoneline or ringing them directly on 01273 621682 should your pet require urgent or emergency attention over the bank holiday.

16/08/2024

This is our usual reminder to those of our clients who have furry friends on long term medication or prescription foods to get in touch early to ensure your supplies are available before the bank holiday.
We ask that you please place your orders before 5pm Thursday 22nd August for collection after 3PM the following day.

PLEASE NOTE, THE SHOREHAM BRANCH IS CLOSED ON SATURDAY 24TH AUGUST SO COLLECTIONS WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE ON THIS DATE.

03/08/2024

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31/07/2024

We all know that neutering female dogs helps them to avoid some nasty problems. So did you know that at our main hospital branch we can offer laproscopic (keyhole) neutering.
For the months of August and September we are running a special discount offer on these surgeries.
If you would like to know more give the surgery a call on 01273 454040

18/07/2024

This is Frank. Beautiful Frank has recently discovered she's a girl... Frank's humans are now trying to decide whether she stays Frank or they give her a new name. What do you think?

16/07/2024

Meet Norman. Norman would prefer to be snoozing at home than spending time in our company, but he concedes that the scales are actually quite comfy😂

10/07/2024

Meet beautiful little Pogin who visited the clinic recently to have her ID chip placed. She was ever so brave and now her humans have ensured she can be safely reunited with them should she ever go exploring 😊

28/06/2024

Meet Micky. He is one of our oldest patients at 17 years and 4 months old. As you can see from the picture, he is still enjoying an active Shoreham Life taking in the sights and sounds of the area. What a fabulous boy!!

28/06/2024

Don't forget, we are currently running an offer on cat and dog dental procedures, which will give you a fantastic 20% off the usual cost until the end of July.
If your canine chum or feline friend has a mouth that could do with some attention, give the surgery a call on 01273 454040 and speak to our reception team.

25/06/2024

*UPDATE: OWNER FOUND**
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This young cat was taken in to our hospital branch overnight 24/06/24 found in the Mansell Road area of Shoreham.
Puss is well and we feel very much loved and probably being missed.
If you think this lovely feline could be yours please contact our hospital directly on 01273 692257. They will require proof of ownership in order to reunite you.

24/06/2024

With temperatures set to soar in the coming week, just a reminder that your pets can suffer at the hands of these extremes.

***Dogs***
*Avoid walking your pet for lond periods.
*Avoid walking at the peak temperature times of day. Temperatures are much more bearable early in the morning or late in the evening.
*Give your pet shadey places to chill out in during the hottest parts of the day.
*Under no circumstances leave your pet inside a car on these days. Temperatures inside a car can reach many any degrees higher than that outside.
*Ensure your pet always has access to clean water.
*Use of "cool blankets" can help your pets not to overheat indoors.

***Cats***
* Avoid leaving cats in areas such as conservatories or summer houses, these environments can quickly reach unbearable temperatures.
*Ensure your cat always has access to clean water.
*Provide shadey areas for your pet to escape the sun.

***Guinea pigs and rabbits***
*Ensure your pets hutch and run is situated in a shadey spot... Don't forget to think about how the sun may move around your garden over the course of the day.
*Covered freezer blocks situated in the living area of your pets hutch to bring down the ambient temperature work really well.
*Be sure to provide your pet with a supply of clean, fresh water.
*Chilled veggies and leaves from the fridge can make a refreshing treat.

Above all else, should you detect any signs of heatstroke (as per our post in the last couple of weeks) act quickly and call your surgery.

23/06/2024

***Heatstroke***
Now that the warmer weather has been with us for a few weeks, we all need to be aware of the risks of that heat to our furry friends.
Heatstroke, sadly, is a condition, that at veterinary professionals, we see every summer in various species and varying levels of severity. It’s a frustrating one for us, because it’s a condition that is usually avoidable, but can be fatal.
Heatstroke is usually associated with an animals’ core temperature reaching 40-41c as a result of being exposed to external heat sources rather than a “temperature” associated with illness. In early stages symptoms such as panting, drooling, and a high heart rate can be seen, but this will quickly progress to shock, collapse, seizures and organ failure if that animal is not released from that heat and treated swiftly.

Some steps you can take to avoid expose your pet to these risks include:
• Avoid walking dogs at peak temperature times of the day, stick to early mornings and evenings.
• Give your pet access to cooler areas and areas of shade; this is true for rabbits, guinea pigs and birds as well as dogs and cats.
• Make sure your pet has good access to fresh water at all times.
• Incorporate water play with your dog to keep him/her cool.
• Making fruit/veg lollies for your rabbits and guinea pigs to have a nibble on will help to keep them cool.
• Take care to remember that conservatories, summer houses and lean-tos heat up as the day goes on, and will often hit incredible temperatures; do not leave your pet confined to any of these.
• Bare in mind that brachiocephalic breeds of dogs, cats and rabbits (breeds with squished faces) have compromised air ways already, so when additional heat causes those airways to have to act under the stress of hyperthermia (raised body temperature); these animals are especially vulnerable.

In the event that you are concerned that your pet could be suffering the effects of heatstroke please make contact with us as a matter of urgency on (01273)454040 and remember our hospital offers a 24 hour service as Vetcall, 365 days a year which is accessible by calling the same number.

15/06/2024

A famous face shares his happy story, after thanks to a microchip his 14 year old cat Pixie is found after 5 months missing from home.

It is now a legal requirement for your cat to be chipped. However, aside from that happy stories happen because of them😊

07/06/2024

Summer's here and the age old problem of grass seeds and darts is beginning to rear its ugly head...
Grass seeds are a common problem for pets during the summer months as the grasses become drier and shed their seeds. They can work their way into your pets’ ears, eyes, paws and under the skin. Common symptoms are head shaking, paw licking, sneezing or the development of a localised area of swelling.
Grass seeds come from the tops of long grass stems and can come off onto your pets coat as he or she runs past. The seeds have sharp ends with barbed edges so can pierce the skin and burrow into places on your pet. Unfortunately in some cases can track under the skin, cause infection, inflammation and obviously discomfort. Their shape and the barbs mean that they go in easily, but are far harder to get out. These seeds can also represent a risk to eyes and ears causing irritation, damage and pain.
During the warmer months, we would recommend that owners check their pets over after exercise to try to remove anything that could work its way in and cause a problem.
If you think your pet could have a grass seed problem or just require further advice, please contact us at the surgery on (01273) 454040.

06/06/2024

******SPECIAL OFFER DENTAL WORK******
We are running a special offer between 3rd June and 31st July of 20% off dental charges for cats and dogs during that period.
If you would like to take advantage of this offer, please give us a call on 01273 454040 and speak to our reception team.

04/06/2024

Today is a celebration of the Corgi, a breed of dog steeped in history as far back as 920AD. International Corgi Day is a nod to this busy little dog.

Corgis started life as a herding dog in Wales and are believed to be descended from either dogs bought to Wales by flemish settlers or norse settlers around the 10th century. The name "Corgi" is believed to mean dwarf or working dog.

There are two types of corgi, the Pembroke and the Cardigan. The Cardigan Corgi is generally larger in size with rounded ears and generally is a little calmer than it's Pembroke counterpart. That said, they both started life herding and guarding cattle to prevent theft or straying.

Of course, many of us became familiar with the breed by it's attachment to Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The royal corgis were mostly Pembroke Corgis, and the Queen owned these dogs as far back as 1952, and infact a mating between one of the corgis and a dachshund resulted in the first royal Dorgi!

30/05/2024

Dexter came in to see the nursing team recently, and we thought you might like to meet him. What a lovely boy❤️

27/05/2024

Handsome Herbie is showing everyone why we're rated silver Feline Friendly by the International Society of Feline Medicine. Could he be anymore chilled out?

23/05/2024

Look at handsome Apollo surveying all he rules😊

22/05/2024

🐰🐹🦜BANK HOLIDAY OPENING HOURS🐇🐀🐢

Again, the fabulous team at Vetcall will be available 24/7 over the May Bank Holiday should your pet need urgent treatment.
The team at Shoreham will be open for the following hours :

Friday 24th May 8am til 6pm
Saturday 25th May 8am til 6pm
Sunday 26th May CLOSED
Monday 27th May CLOSED
Tuesday 28th May 8am til 6pm

Have a fabulous long weekend😊

21/05/2024

Woo hoo! Another long weekend approaches, so a reminder to make sure you're stocked up with any medication of prescription food your pet may need for the Bank Holiday.

Please give us a call on 01273 454040 or ping us an email at [email protected] to place your order before 5pm on Thursday 23rd May to ensure your meds and food are ready for collection between 3-6pm on Friday.

Thank you🌞 Timothy the cat for attention🥰)

14/05/2024

This young man is Colin. He has just completed his puppy vaccine course and is ready to take on the world.
Have a great time Colin!

11/05/2024

Sadly we have had a deceased cat bought to the surgery today.

Young, black long haired male cat wearing a frayed red collar, he was transported to the surgery by a kind member of the public from the Southwick area near to Kingston Beach. He will be kept safely in our care for the next 7 days in order that we give an owner time to come forward. However, the Shoreham branch will shut at 6pm until Monday morning, so if you think he may be yours give us a call on 01273 454040 either prior to 6 or after 8am Monday.

02/05/2024

🐕🐱🦮🐈BANK HOLIDAY OPENING HOURS🐈🐕🐶🐱

As usual this coming Bank Holiday weekend, the team at Vetcall will be on duty 24/7 should your pet need them.

The Shoreham clinic opening hours are as follows:
Friday 3rd May 8am til 6pm
Saturday 4th May PORTSLADE CLINIC OPEN (01273)426100.
Sunday 5th May CLOSED
Monday 6th May CLOSED
Tuesday 7th May 8am til 6pm

Have a great weekend! 🌻

01/05/2024

Something we hear very regularly is the stress that cat owners feel when having coax their feline friend into their basket for a vets visit.
Well, look no further for some helpful hints to make the whole thing less fraught for everyone.

Tame the Trip to the Vet with These Tips!

Does the mere thought of whisking your furry feline to the vet send shivers down your spine? If vet visits stress you and your cat out, you're not alone. As your cat ages, regular vet check-ups become increasingly important. With a few tricks up your sleeve, you can transform those nerve-wracking trips into purr-fectly manageable outings.

Keep Calm: Cats are attuned to our emotions, so stay relaxed and soothe your kitty with soft words. Pre-travel playtime and affection work wonders for both of you!

Carrier Considerations: Select a cozy, spacious carrier with removable top and doors, and equip it with a non-slip mat topped by a soft blanket or towel. Encourage positive associations by keeping it open at home, while pheromone sprays can provide additional comfort.

Familiarity is Key: Acclimate your cat to the carrier by incorporating it into their routine. Let them nap or dine inside and add familiar scents to make it feel like home.

Skip the Snacks: Avoid feeding your cat for at least six hours before the journey to prevent tummy troubles.

Wrap & Cover: If your cat resists carrier entry, gently wrap them in a blanket before placing them inside. Keep the carrier covered with a familiar-smelling towel for added security.

Handle with Care: Keep the carrier flat on the floor, secured with padding to prevent sliding, to minimise jolts and bumps during transport.

With patience and preparation, you can turn dreaded vet visits into stress-free adventures for both you and your cherished cat companion.

30/04/2024

As the weather warms up (finally), youay be lucky enough to spot one of our native wildlife species, the Adder. If taken by surprise or threatened by a curious pooch, these guys can bite, and that bite is venomous.
Our friends at the Veterinary Poisons Information Service and Animal PoisonLine have put together a great guide for what to do in the event that this happens. Please read and share with any dog owning friends.

🐍 Adders 🐍

As the weather begins to warm, we have noticed an increase in calls regarding adder bites.

The adder (Vipera berus berus) is the only venomous snake native to the UK, and is also found across northern Europe. It is a protected species in the UK. Adders are most commonly, but not exclusively, found on dry, sandy heaths, sand dunes, rocky hillsides, moorlands and woodland edges. The clinical signs of an adder bite can include rapid and progressive swelling around the bite site, pain, lethargy, vomiting, bruising, bleeding and collapse.

What should you do if your pet has been bitten by an adder?
❌Do not panic.
❌Do not interfere with the bite.
❌Do not apply a tourniquet.
❌Do not attempt to touch or catch the snake.
❌Do not kill the snake – it is a protected species.
❌If practical, carry your dog to your car and go to your veterinary surgeon - do not delay seeking advice even if your pet is well as things can change quickly.

Adders are not aggressive and generally only bite when provoked. They hibernate in the winter and as a result most bites occur in the summer. Pets are frequently bitten on the leg, head or neck. If your pet has been bitten by an adder (even if you did not see the snake or are not sure what happened) – contact your vet immediately. Your vet will examine your pet to determine the location of the bite and extent of the swelling.

Veterinary professionals can call us any time on 02073 055 055 if required for assistance with managing cases of adder bites. We also hold a list of antivenom stockists across the UK. Please note that antivenom is not indicated in all cases.

29/04/2024

Is it just us or has Early May Bank Holiday come around very quickly?!

Just our usual nudge to remind you to get your medication and prescription food orders in to us in plenty of time before the long weekend.
It is the turn of our sister clinic in Portslade to be open on Saturday 4th May, so any orders placed at the Shoreham branch will not be available for collection on saturday.
Please call or email your orders through to the clinic on 01273 454040 or [email protected] by 5pm Thursday 2nd May for collection between 3 - 6pm on Friday.

Thank you! 😊