This gorgeous dog was saved by wearing his seatbelt as his owners were involved in a horrific car accident where the car over turned. Both owners were taken to Hospital for treatment while Quill was bought in to be checked over by emergency vet and Nurse. Quill was found to be completely unharmed due to his seatbelt keeping him safely strapped in as the car overturned.  These owners give us all great hope to think dogs can be safe to in the car as long a secure. It is always advised that dogs are not allowed to roam about the car loose when being driven as they can also cause accidents but to be loose could also cause more harm to all if not secured safely. Technorati Tags: Car crash Dog seatbealts Vetcall Emergency Vets

Many of us might dream of running a marathon, but the time and commitment needed to train for an endurance event can be off putting. Not so for Coastway vet and cat specialist Elise Robertson and Haley Smith our head nurse. Both combined months of intense training with their busy roles at Coastway. Elise incredibly had undergone major heart surgery just last year having discovered she had a serious problem with her heart. Not only did Elise complete the course in an amazing 5 hours 38 minutes, but she raise a massive amount of money for the Cardiac Arrythmia Alliance. Haley ran the marathon to raise money for St Peter and St James Hospice in North Chailey. They offer specialist care and support for those living with progressive, life limiting illnesses from East and West Sussex. She ra... [More]

Coastway vet, Dr Andreas Schemel has been on the Crufts vet’s team for five years, but has been recently appointed to the position of Crufts Senior Vet. The team of practioners and eye specialists who run the centre provide cover for emergency care and do eye tests. It is also their responsibility to assist the stewards in dealing with dogs in distress, as well as give general advice. It was in Andreas’ capacity as Crufts senior vet that he recently met Prince Michael of Kent, the Patron of Crufts when he visited the Veterinary Centre this year. Prince Michael visits each year, but he has not been to the Vet's Centre for almost 20 years. He showed a keen interest in the work of the veterinary team and discussed at length with Andreas the treatment of a PAT dog called "Mugly". Th... [More]

As disgusting as the subject is, flies can strike a healthy animal who has temporary loose stools at any time. At particular risk are your aging, disabled, or overweight rabbits who are not able to clean themselves. Within a 24-hour period an otherwise healthy rabbit can enter a terminal state of shock due to maggot infestation. Fly strike can happen anywhere and anytime when the weather is warm enough to hatch fly eggs. Even the cleanest household can have a fly slip in when someone comes through the door. If that household also happens to have a rabbit with an open cut, a newly removed tooth, a messy bottom, or food gunked to him, he can become a victim of the ordinary house fly or other fly species. The more restricted a rabbit is in movement, the more likely he is to be a target. Fl... [More]

To most of us, chocolate is a delicious brown substance, with no more problems than an expanding waistline or rotting teeth. To dogs, chocolate is also delicious, but potentially lethal. The humble cocoa bean, from which chocolate is produced, contains a chemical called theobromine. This is closely related to caffeine, which chocolate also contains. The toxicity of chocolate for dogs is due to its theobromine content. Chocolate poisoning is very serious. Theobromine is a long lasting, very potent toxin that can cause death. This toxicity is largely unfamiliar to most people, who may not worry too much if their dog vomits after eating a large quantity of chocolate. It is one of the most common poisonings to occur in dogs in the UK. If a dog consumes enough theobromine, the symptoms of poi... [More]

The Kit Wilson Trust has taken over our old high street site following our move to new Shoreham premises. They have converted the site into a charity shop. They accept donations of clothes, bric-a-brac and general household items and every penny raised goes to this worthwhile animal charity. They are also looking for volunteers to help man the shop. If you live in Shoreham and are interested in becoming a volunteer call Pat Wilder on 01323 871619. Technorati Tags: Shoreham Shoreham Charity Animal Rescue Coastway Vets Shoreham

Last year saw the 25th anniversary of our Coastway Rottingdean surgery. As part of our anniversary celebrations we decided to give every client who visited the surgery from September - December 2011, a charity token worth 50p. There were two charity collection boxes in the surgery that clients could choose between, one for the Rottingdean and Saltdean Lions Club and the other for the Kit Wilson Trust. The Lions Club work tirelessly in the community to fund worthwhile causes like assisting the blind and visually impaired. Made up of local volunteers the Club raises around £20,000 annually thanks to donations and fundraising activities. Based in Hadlow Down near Uckfield the Kit Wilson Trust was established in 1986. This registered charity rescues and cares for lost, abandoned and stray a... [More]

Coastway are looking for a qualified Veterinary Nurse to support our busy growing practices in the Brighton area. With great facilities and referral service we need a registered experienced nurse to work alongside our all ready well established fantastic team. We have busy nurse clinics, interesting surgeries and a supportive team. Competitive salary and CPD encouraged.  To apply for the position of Qualified Veterinary Nurse in the Brighton area please contact Vicki Shears at vicki@coastwayvets.co.uk. Technorati Tags: Brighton Veterinary Nurse Brighton Veterinary Nurse Rottingdean Veterinary Nurse Woodingdean Veterinary Nurse Shoreham Veterinary Nurse Portslade Veterinary Nurse

Untreated Worms can affect your dog’s health (and your family’s) Parasitic worms infect most dogs at some time in their lives. These worms can also infect people, and their larval stages can cause a number of health problems, with children being most at risk. That’s why every responsible owner should make regular worming part of their pet-care routine.   When to worm If you worm at least every 3months, it will help keep your pet healthy and vastly reduce the number of worm eggs shed into the environment.   How to reduce the chances of your dog getting worms - Safe disposal of dog faeces - Rigorous kennel hygiene - Routine monthly flea control, including the pets environment - Worming of all newly acquired pups and kittens - Preventing scavenging ca... [More]

Many of you may not realise, but Coastway has its own dedicated pet shop for your needs. Selling not only all your leads and collars and favourite treats but also the best brands of recommended pet foods and at lower than recommended retail prices. Save £4.20 on a large bag of Hills Canine Adult this week. We have fully trained staff in store that can give you advice on the best food for your pet including how much to feed and cost per day. Orders can be taken over the phone for any size or amount of food for your convenience. Anything that can’t be seen on the shelf can be ordered from our catalogue for next day collection. Technorati Tags: Portslade. Pet Supplies,Pet food offers