Behavioural Referrals Veterinary Practice

22/06/2026

☀️🐾 After a few cooler weeks, the heatwave is making a return. While many of us will be enjoying the sunshine, it's important to remember that our pets can struggle in hot weather.

A little extra care can go a long way. Make sure your pets have plenty of fresh water, somewhere cool and shaded to rest, and never leave them in a car, caravan or conservatory, even for a short time.

Heatstroke can affect pets quickly and can be very serious. If you're worried about your pet's health, contact your vet for advice straight away.

Take a look through our tips to help keep your furry friends safe, happy and comfortable during the warmer weather. ❤️🐶🐱

18/06/2026

We're thrilled to have received a nomination for the Petplan UK Veterinary Awards! 🎉

We're incredibly grateful to whoever took the time to nominate us. Knowing that we've made a positive difference to pets and their families means the world to our team.❤️

The Petplan Veterinary Awards celebrate the dedication and compassion of veterinary professionals across the UK, with nominations open for:

- Practice of the Year
- Practice Manager of the Year
- Vet of the Year
- Vet Nurse of the Year
- Practice Support Staff of the Year

If you feel that a member of our team, or our practice as a whole, has made a difference to you and your pet, we'd be incredibly grateful if you would consider nominating us.
https://awards.petplan.co.uk/

Thank you for your continued support 🐾

17/06/2026

Confidence doesn’t come from being controlled - it comes from having choice.

When we give dogs agency (the ability to make safe, meaningful choices), we’re not “letting them get away with things” - we’re helping them feel secure, capable and understood.

Using positive reinforcement means we’re not just teaching behaviours, we’re building trust. Every time a dog chooses to engage, explore or try something new and is met with something good, their confidence grows.

– Let them opt in, not be forced
– Reinforce curiosity, not just compliance
– Respect when they say “no” and adjust the plan
– Set them up so they can succeed

A confident dog isn’t one that never feels unsure - it’s one that knows they have support, predictability and control over their world.

That’s where real resilience comes from. 🐾

12/06/2026

🐾 Did you know we offer Veterinary Physiotherapy at Behavioural Referrals? 🐾

Our Veterinary Physiotherapy service focuses on helping dogs improve comfort, movement and mobility through compassionate, welfare-focused care. 💙

All physiotherapy appointments require a veterinary referral prior to booking.

Sessions may include:
✨ Functional and gait assessments
✨ Manual therapies and massage
✨ Tailored rehabilitation exercises
✨ LASER therapy
✨ Home management advice

Every session is adapted to your dog’s individual needs and comfort levels, helping to create a positive experience for every patient. 🐶🐾

Please visit our website for more information!
https://behaviouralreferrals.co.uk/veterinary-physiotherapy/

08/06/2026

🐾 What We Do at Behavioural Referrals Veterinary Practice (BRVP) 🐾

At BRVP, we specialise in understanding and improving the behaviour and well-being of your pet. Our dedicated team works closely with caregivers to address a variety of behavioural concerns, from reactive behavioural outbursts to a pet that hides from fear-inducing sounds to house-soiling problems and many other presentations.

We offer:
✔️ Behavioural consultations for dogs, cats, rabbits and birds
✔️ Personalised behaviour modification plans to support long-term management
✔️ Veterinary physiotherapy to improve physical well-being and mobility
✔️ Ongoing support and guidance from our expert team

Our goal is to help your pet live a more balanced and fulfilling life.

For more information about our services and how we can assist you, visit our website: https://behaviouralreferrals.co.uk/

04/06/2026

🐶💙 Teaching safe interactions between dogs & children 💙🐶

Want to help children learn how to interact safely with dogs? The Blue Dog CD is a fun, interactive game designed to teach young learners essential safety.

Help children build confidence and understanding around dogs through fun, interactive learning! 🐾💙

Buy now from our website: https://behaviouralreferrals.co.uk/product/living-safely-with-your-dog-guide/

31/05/2026

🐾 Cat Behaviour Concerns? We Can Help! 🐾

At BRVP, we see all sorts of cat behaviour concerns - from house soiling and confrontational behaviour to cats who shy away from interaction, or those with physical health problems tied to emotional well-being.

By learning about your cat’s history, environment, and how they interact with you and other pets, we can help you understand the underlying factors behind their behaviour.

Our goal? To improve their emotional, cognitive, and physical health, which can reduce problem behaviours and help create a more balanced life for both cats and their caregivers. 🐈

To book a consultation, we require a referral from your GP vet to start the process. For more information, visit: https://behaviouralreferrals.co.uk/

26/05/2026

🦜 Understanding behaviour in parrots🦜

Parrots are highly intelligent, with complex social needs, and behaviour that is deeply influenced by physical, emotional and cognitive wellbeing - with some species having the intelligence equivalent to that of a 6 year old child.

Because parrots are long-lived, social and cognitively advanced, their behaviour is shaped by a wide range of factors including health status, social interaction, enrichment, past learning and their living environment.

When something is not right, behaviours may emerge such as excessive vocalisation, feather plucking, confrontational behaviour or withdrawal. These “problem behaviours” are important signals that something in their world may not be meeting their needs.

It is important to recognise that parrots need to form strong social bonds and require appropriate mental stimulation - without this, frustration and stress can develop over time.

If you are finding your parrot’s behaviour difficult to interpret, or you have noticed a change, it is important to seek support early rather than waiting for behaviours to escalate.

A veterinary behavioural medicine assessment helps identify the underlying causes by considering physical health, emotional state, and environmental factors together.

If you have concerns, please speak to your veterinary surgeon about a referral to a veterinary behavioural medicine service.

25/05/2026

☀️ Bank Holiday Closure
Just a reminder that we’re closed today for the bank holiday.
We’ll be back open as usual tomorrow.

20/05/2026

Behavioural Referrals Veterinary Practice is an independent specialist referral practice in veterinary behavioural medicine, led by Dr Sarah Heath FRCVS.

We provide advanced behavioural assessment and case management for companion animals where behaviour is a clinical concern, using an evidence-based, veterinary-led approach.

Our focus is always on understanding the full picture, including medical, emotional, environmental and cognitive factors before developing an individualised plan.

Our services include:
🌟Behavioural referral consultations
Veterinary-led assessments for dogs, cats, rabbits, and parrots, identifying the underlying motivations behind behaviour.

🌟Home-based diagnostic consultations (within 50 miles of the practice)
Where appropriate, we offer home visits to assess behaviour in the animal’s natural environment, particularly valuable in more complex cases.

🌟Individualised behavioural treatment plans
Each case is provided with a tailored, structured plan designed to address the specific factors identified during assessment.

🌟In-house physiotherapy and rehabilitation support
Where relevant, we integrate physiotherapy input to support physical wellbeing alongside behavioural management.

🌟Multidisciplinary case management
Our veterinary surgeons, rehabilitation skills coaches, veterinary nurses and support team work collaboratively to ensure continuity and clinical oversight throughout each case. Every case is approached through a structured behavioural medicine framework, ensuring each recommendation is grounded in veterinary behavioural science and tailored to the individual.

We accept cases on veterinary referral only. For more information, please visit our website🌟

Welcome to Behavioural Referrals, a veterinary practice specialising exclusively in Behavioural Medicine. Founded by Dr. Sarah Heath in 1992, the practice has grown under her leadership into a highly skilled team of veterinary surgeons, rehabilitation coaches, a veterinary physiotherapist, veterinar...