We are launching a month long vaccine amnesty during April 2013, to help protect cats and dogs from potentially fatal diseases.

Our Veterinary Surgeon Marie Arkell MRCVS, is commited to improving the health of the region’s pets. As a result, we will be offering reduced price vaccinations for all dogs and cats whose vaccination has lapsed. Pets will receive a full vaccination course against the main diseases for the price of a booster, offering a saving of up to £27. We are setting ourselves an ambitious goal to try and reduce the incidence of disease in family pets.

Routine vaccinations protect pets against potentially fatal diseases and, although some of these diseases are no longer rife, they still exist in the environment causing outbreaks without warning. Alarmingly some of these preventable diseases are zoonotic, meaning they can transfer from animals to humans. An example of this is Leptospirosis or as it is more commonly known Weil’s disease.

“For a variety of reasons not all pets’ vaccinations are up to date, which can put the pet at risk from an illness that could be easily avoided,” explains vet Marie Arkell.
“Preventative medicine is preferable and less costly than treatment, or in some cases, it is the only option.” Adds Marie. “As vets, we are dedicated to helping pet owners keep their pets, which are part of their family, healthy. Of course, some problems can’t be avoided but it makes sense to reduce the risk – and that’s why we are embarking on the vaccine amnesty scheme.”

Diseases that can affect dogs include Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Coronavirus, Infectious Canine Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, while cats can suffer from Feline Infectious Enteritis, Cat Flu and Feline Leukaemia. All of the diseases can cause unnecessary suffering and some of them – such as Canine Parvovirus – are sometimes fatal.

If you have a pet whose annual booster injections have lapsed, you will need to organise a full vaccination course of two injections a few weeks apart; and thereafter an annual booster of one injection to maintain protection.

For further information or to take part in the vaccine amnesty and make an appointment please contact us at the clinic on 01444 363636

Bad Breath? Sore Mouth? Difficulty Eating? Drooling?

If your pet is displaying any of these signs they may be suffering from dental disease.

 Tartar on the teeth can build up over
time causing tooth decay. Infections of the teeth, gums and oral cavity can also occur.

This can spread via the blood stream to the heart and liver, possibly leading to additional medical conditions.

If you are concerned about your pets teeth, don’t delay, call the clinic to arrange a dental check up.

In some circumstances we may need to carry out a procedure under general anaesthetic. Then we are able to examine the mouth and teeth in a lot more detail whilst your pet is asleep.

We will be able to extract any teeth if they show signs of decay. Scaling and polishing the remaining teeth can help prevent build up of tartar in the future.

 Put a smile back on your pets face!!

In January 2013 we are offering 10% off all dental procedures.

Call Mid Sussex Veterinary Clinic now to book an appointment to take up this brilliant offer!!

01444 363636

On Sunday 2nd December we held our second Christmas Fair and Open Day. Once again this was very well supported raising over £220 for our three nominated charities Happy Breed, Paws and Claws and W.R.A.P (wildlife rescue and protection) who all do a brilliant job locally.

This year we decided to invite a few more stall holders to offer visitors a chance to buy some lovely Christmas gifts. These fantastic products were very well received. Haywards Heath and District Canine Society bought along some of their dogs who were all very well behaved!

Vicky was our face painter for the day!

Visitors were also encouraged to tour our practice by taking part in a treasure hunt.

Only one entry solved all the clues to receive some chocolate treasure of their own!

We would like to thank everyone who made the day a success. Our nominated charities, stall holders, Haywards Heath and District Canine Society and our friends and families. Marie’s mum and dad – mulled wine and mince pies, Laurens Mum – Cakes, Wendy’s mum and dad – Raffle.

We would also like to wish all of our clients a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

All of us at Mid Sussex Veterinary Clinic would like to congratulate Lauren on passing her second exam towards the RCVS diploma in Veterinary Nursing.

We are all very proud of her and wish her luck with the next two years of her course to eventually become a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Well done Lauren!

On Saturday 14th July 2012 Mid Sussex Veterinary Clinic sponsored the companion dog show held at Wivelsfield Village Day.

While the rest of the staff were working at the clinic, Sue Knighton our part time Veterinary Surgeon went along to represent the Clinic!

The theme for the day was the Queens Jubilee. So Sue, complete with an inflatable corgi joined in the parade.

THANK YOU!

We held a companion dog show on Sunday 1st July in aid of our 3 nominated charities, Mid Sussex Happy Breed Dog Rescue, Paws and Claws and Wildlife, Rescue and Protection (W.R.A.P).

We had a great turn out and everybody including dogs had a wonderful time.

We raised over £400 in total for our nominated charities.

We held classes for all types of dogs large and small. They were judged by Chairman of Haywards Heath and District Canine Society, Phillip Georgeson who had the tough decision of choosing the winners.

Eventually the winners of each category were judged to find our ‘Best in Show’.

We would like to thank our judge Phillip Georgeson and everyone who attended for making our event a success and helping us to raise money for charity.

The Best in Show prize was awarded to Mr Blanchard and his Border Collie Pippa.

Below are some photos of our winners and results from all the classes.

Pippa ‘Best Puppy’

Best Puppy

1st – Pippa M.Blanchard
2nd – Tia E.Edwards
3rd – Hope M.McShane
4th – Olly – L.Forester
5th Grace – R.Hide
6th Megan – D.Finch

Ruby ‘Prettiest Bitch’

Prettiest Bitch

1st – Ruby V.Mitchell
2nd – Willow M.Twigg
3rd – Lucy – M.McShane
4th – Goldie – Jacquie
5th – Melfi M.Evison
6th – Lizzie – C.Clark

Bertie ‘Most Handsome Dog’

Most Handsome Dog

1st – Bertie K.Croucher
2nd – Brandy Mrs Sharp
3rd – Bailey T.Parker
4th – Max K.Mitchell
5th – Bhaskar C.Holdsworth
6th – Billy R.Rogers

Sky ‘Best Condition’

Best Condition

1st – Sky K.Stoner
2nd – Goldie Jacquie
3rd – Mr Darcy G.Sheppard
4th – Amy J.Waller
5th – Sally L.Hutchinson
6th – Jake V.Foord

Cally ‘Best Veteran’

Best Veteran

1st – Cally D.Page
2nd – Hazel F.Pearl
3rd – Lady M.McShane
4th – Skipper H.King
5th – Daisy V.Mitchell
6th – Fosse C.Holdsworth

Ellie ‘Best Trick’

Best Trick

1st – Ellie M.Iggulden
2nd – Ruby and Sky V.Mitchell and K.Stoner
3rd – Jamie – G.Peacock
4th – Bertie – K.Croucher
5th – Bailey M.Harrington
6th – Mr Darcy G.Sheppard

Sparky ‘Best Rescue’

Best Rescue

1st – Sparky J.Szwarc
2nd – Cally D.Page
3rd – Bailey T.Parker
4th – Riff – C.Holdsworth
5th – Poppy H.Thornton
6th – Lady M.McShane

Bailey ‘Best Companion Dog Club Member’

Companion Dog Club Class

1st – Bailey M.Harrington
2nd – Goldie – Jacquie
3rd – Jamie G.Peacock
4th – Gizmo M.Harrington

Snoopy ‘Best Crossbreed’

Best Crossbreed

1st – Snoopy H.King
2nd – Lizzie C.Clarke
3rd – Sparky J.Szwarc
4th – Scrumpy Jack J.Fox
5th – Peppa A.pardoe
6th – Riff C.Holdsworth

Jamie ‘Best 6 Legs’

Best 6 Legs

1st – Jamie G.Peacock
2nd – Poppy R.Rogers
3rd – Poppy H.Thornton
4th – Melfi M.Evison
5th – Olly L.Forester
6th – Sam Sonya (W.R.A.P)

Pippa ‘Best in Show’ and Sparky ‘Reserve Best in Show’

Best in Show

Pippa M.Blanchard

Reserve Best in Show

Sparky J.Szwarc

WINNERS

We received so many entries for our photograph competition. It was very hard to choose the winners.

Eventually we all agreed that the best photo in the ‘cat’ Category was of Bruno owned by Miss Elliott. The best photo in the the ‘Small Furry’ category was of Caramel the hamster owner by Emma Frewer

We would like to thank everyone that sent us photographs. They were all great which made the decision so difficult.

Congratulations to our winners!

Throughout June we will be running a photo competition for all cats and small furries registered at Mid Sussex Veterinary Clinic.

This is free to enter just email your photos to:

photocompetition@midsussexvets.co.uk

Closing date for entries is Friday 29th June. The winner will receive a prize and the photo will appear on our website.

GOOD LUCK!!!

IS YOUR DOG A STAR?!

Due to the huge success of our Christmas Fair and Open Day we have decided to hold a summer event at the practice.

On Sunday 1st July we will be holding a companion dog show within the grounds of the practice.

All proceeds will be divided between our three nominated charities, Paws and Claws, Happy Breed and W.R.A.P.

Entries will be taken from 11.30am Judging will start at 12.30pm.

Classes for all. Come and join in the fun!!

To view or download a schedule of classes please click here (opens a pdf).

GOOD LUCK!!

Between Monday 21st May and Friday 1st June Mid Sussex Veterinary Clinic are taking part in THINK RABBIT!!

We are offering all rabbits a free health check and goodie bag

Simply call the clinic on 01444 363636 to book an appointment

For more information simply call us or go to www.supremepetfoods.com