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Ark Veterinary Group We can assure you that all pets in our care are treated as if they are our own ❤️🐾 Registered number: 03777473. Registered office: CVS House.

Here at The Ark we specialise in providing top quality care to a range of animals to include dogs, cats, rabbits, small furries, reptiles, birds and general wildlife. We are situated in easily accessible sites in Burgess Hill and Hassocks, and our premises are RCVS accredited as well as being approved training centres for veterinary nurses. We offer health care for all small animals including dogs

, cats, ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters and other 'small furries'. We also offer a comphrehensive preventative heallth care scheme known as the Healthy Pets Club

www.thehealthypetsclub.co.uk

Ark Veterinary Group is a trading name of CVS (UK) Ltd: a company registered in England and Wales. Vinces Road, Diss, Norfolk IP22 4AY

Mitsy joined us recently for dental treatment which included a complete oral health assessment. This involved taking X r...
23/03/2025

Mitsy joined us recently for dental treatment which included a complete oral health assessment. This involved taking X rays of Misty's mouth to see if there were any teeth that needed removing. After looking at the X rays it was established that she needed to have 2 teeth removed, the rest of them were scaled and polished.

She was very eager on recovery to get stuck into her food! It's important for animals to eat as soon as they are willing after any surgery as it helps aid recovery and get their metabolism kickstarted again. Also, as patients are starved before surgery they are often very hungry! It can be especially important with younger or older patients as there is a risk of hypoglycaemia (low sugar levels) which can be very dangerous.

We have since seen Mitsy back for a post op check and her mouth is healing beautifully. 🐱

Today we’re celebrating the unconditional love, affection and cuteness that puppies bring into our lives. 🥰🐾Drop a pictu...
23/03/2025

Today we’re celebrating the unconditional love, affection and cuteness that puppies bring into our lives. 🥰🐾

Drop a picture of your puppy below to brighten someone’s day! 📷

It’s also a great day to reflect on our responsibilities when adopting or buying a puppy, to give the best chance of having a long and happy life together.

Things to consider before getting a dog: bit.ly/4b4jRqQ
Adopt or shop?: bit.ly/4k34pj

If you’re thinking of introducing a dog to your family, the two most common routes are adopting a rescue via a shelter o...
22/03/2025

If you’re thinking of introducing a dog to your family, the two most common routes are adopting a rescue via a shelter or charity, or finding a puppy - ideally from a responsible and ethical breeder. 🐶

Bringing any pet into your home requires careful thought, commitment and dedication. Each route comes with pros and cons and a different set of responsibilities to consider.

We’ve examined some of them here: bit.ly/4k34pj0

Happy International Day of Happiness! 🌸🌞Take a moment today to appreciate the little things that make you (and your furr...
20/03/2025

Happy International Day of Happiness! 🌸🌞

Take a moment today to appreciate the little things that make you (and your furry friends!) happy.

Tell us: what’s one thing your pet does that makes you smile? Comment below!

You may remember this beautiful girl Lily who came in last week to be spayed. She joined us for her post operative check...
19/03/2025

You may remember this beautiful girl Lily who came in last week to be spayed. She joined us for her post operative check with cat loving nurse Paula and was very relaxed on the scales! 🩷🐱

18/03/2025

🌞We are heading into Spring and the weather is starting to warm up (a little)! Flowers are starting to bloom and this is a key season for pet poison awareness and can be a challenging time as a pet owner to try and make sure that your home and garden is as safe as possible for your pets!

There are many hazards at this time of year that you may encounter in the garden or on your daily walks to be aware of:

Plant bulbs🪻 – there are many bulbs that can be toxic to pets if they are chewed or eaten. These include tulips, daffodils, crocuses and hyacinths.

Lilies 🌺– any part of the lily plant can cause kidney failure in cats if eaten.

Fertilisers and w**d killers 🌱 – these can be very hazardous to pets.

Slug pellets🐌 – those containing metaldehyde are extremely toxic.

And with Easter just round the corner it means lots of chocolate and sweet treats for us humans to enjoy, but this is not so good for our pets:

Chocolate 🍫– probably the most common pet poison. The higher the cocoa content the more danger it poses!

Raisins, currants, and sultanas🍇 – these are often found in Easter treats such as hot cross buns and while delicious to us can cause kidney failure in dogs.

Xylitol🍭 – this is a sweetener that can be found in many confectionery items. It causes a dangerous drop in blood sugar levels in dogs.

⚠️If you think your pet may have accidental ingested any of these hazards then please contact your veterinary surgery as soon possible!⚠️

Hypertension (high blood pressure) is common in older cats and dogs. Where symptoms are shown, they are more likely due ...
17/03/2025

Hypertension (high blood pressure) is common in older cats and dogs. Where symptoms are shown, they are more likely due to an underlying disease process such as kidney disease, hyperthyroidism or heart disease.

For some patients, hypertension doesn’t have any symptoms until organ damage occurs. For this reason, we recommend annual routine blood pressure checks for cats and dogs over 7 years old.

Find out more about hypertension at:
vetcollection.co.uk/our-services/blood-pressure-checks

Did you know 💡Most domestic dogs are capable of reaching speeds up to about nineteen miles per hour when running at full...
16/03/2025

Did you know 💡
Most domestic dogs are capable of reaching speeds up to about nineteen miles per hour when running at full speed.🐶
Adult cats can run about 12 miles per hour, and can sprint at nearly thirty miles per hour! 🐱

14/03/2025

❗️❗️Please be aware❗️❗️

We have been made aware of temporary traffic lights near Burgess Hill Station that have been causing delays. Please make sure you leave enough time to travel for your appointments today.

🐾 Exciting News 🐾We are delighted to announce that we can now offer you online appointment booking. This means you can b...
14/03/2025

🐾 Exciting News 🐾

We are delighted to announce that we can now offer you online appointment booking. This means you can book a routine, non-urgent appointment at any time of the day or night by simply clicking on the link on our website page. It’s simple and convenient in just three steps:

1. Click on the link below. You will be given a selection of dates and time slots to choose from
2. Select an available date and time that is convenient to you
3. Select the reason for the visit If you need to book an appointment for more than one pet – you just repeat this easy process for each pet. Once booked, you will receive email confirmation of your appointment.

https://www.vetcollection.co.uk/south-east/ark-veterinary-clinic-burgess-hill/appointments/

We look forward to welcoming you back to our practice soon! 🐱🐶🐰

Today is World Kidney Day. 🫘The kidneys filter waste products out of the blood into urine; when they are not working pro...
13/03/2025

Today is World Kidney Day. 🫘

The kidneys filter waste products out of the blood into urine; when they are not working properly, these waste products start to build-up in the blood, making the animal feel unwell.

You can see the common symptoms of renal disease below in the image attached.

For more information on kidney disease:
vetcollection.co.uk/health/conditions/kidneydisease-in-cats-and-do

Just look at this beautiful little girl ❤️😍Lilly joined us today to be spayed. This is a common procedure which has many...
12/03/2025

Just look at this beautiful little girl ❤️😍

Lilly joined us today to be spayed. This is a common procedure which has many benefits. As well as preventing unwanted pregnancies it also reduces the likelihood of cat fights, reducing roaming tendencies, stops seasons/coming into heat, prevents cancer of the ovaries and uterus and prevents pyometras (infection of the uterus).

Recovery periods can range depending on the patient, however usually they can go back to their usual routines around 10-14 days after the operation.

Our nursing team where sad to handle back this gorgeous catty, as she's been a pleasure to have in for the day and enjoyed lots of cuddles with everyone 😻

How gorgeous are these two! This is Stygian (black) and Maeve. They joined us last week to be neutered and were the frie...
12/03/2025

How gorgeous are these two! This is Stygian (black) and Maeve. They joined us last week to be neutered and were the friendliest, laid back pair of cats. Their purring was so loud you could hear it across the room! 🩷😍🐱 Safe to say they melted a few hearts!

This is the beautiful Cassiopeia who made herself very comfortable in her Healthy Pet Check consultation with one of our...
11/03/2025

This is the beautiful Cassiopeia who made herself very comfortable in her Healthy Pet Check consultation with one of our nurses Jenny 😍

Most pets will develop a lump on or under the skin at some point in their life, and some pets may develop several. It is...
10/03/2025

Most pets will develop a lump on or under the skin at some point in their life, and some pets may develop several. It is impossible to know for certain what a lump is just by looking at it. Many different types of tumour can look and feel identical, especially those that sit under the skin.

However, making sure you feel your pet every few months will help you to understand what is normal, so you can spot any lumps and bumps early on.

When checking your pet take things slow, and stop if they seem unduly concerned at any point.

Find out more about lumps and bumps here:
https://bit.ly/TheVetCollection

Fun fact💡Did you know a pack of kittens is called a kindle, while a pack of adult cats is called a clowder! 🐱
09/03/2025

Fun fact💡

Did you know a pack of kittens is called a kindle, while a pack of adult cats is called a clowder! 🐱

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We are situated in easily accessible sites in Burgess Hill and Hassocks, and our premises are RCVS accredited as well as being approved training centres for veterinary nurses. We offer health care for all small animals including dogs, cats, ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters and other 'small furries'. We also offer a comprehensive preventative health care scheme known as the Healthy Pets Club www.thehealthypetsclub.co.uk Ark Veterinary Group is a trading name of CVS (UK) Ltd: a company registered in England and Wales. Registered number: 03777473. Registered office: CVS House. Vinces Road, Diss, Norfolk IP22 4AY