Portland Vets Crawley

Portland Vets Crawley Crawley's Only Independent Vet Practice is OPEN! Welcoming small animal & exotic pet registrations.

01/06/2026

We've had a few requests for bird wing trimming, and want to address why we will not perform this procedure. Wing trimming has historically been performed on many pet birds to stop/reduce flight ability, to reduce escape risks or issues with them flying and injuring themselves.
However, flight is part of a normal bird's behaviour. The choice and ability to fly is vital for bird welfare and mental health. Many behavioural and physical issues can be more likely manifest in birds with trimmed wings - e.g. more likely crash collisions, feather plucking behaviours, obesity.

*PVC (and many other avian-savvy veterinary clinics) we advise adapting the environment to the flighted bird, rather than the bird to the environment.*

Attached are pictures of the beautiful Karen, a rescue Indian ringed-neck parakeet. The before picture shows Karen when she was rescued, with trimmed wings which sadly led to her being unable to fly, and ultimately ending up in an accident that led to traumatic injuries. The after pictures and video shows her flying and enjoying life, following treatment and a feather moult, with her new fabulous owner in a bird-adapted environment, plus her new companion Blueberry!

We are sorry to say that we have had a deceased cat handed into us by a member of the public.Found near the roadworks on...
28/05/2026

We are sorry to say that we have had a deceased cat handed into us by a member of the public.

Found near the roadworks on Antlands Lane.

Entire Male
Black and white
Short hair but fluffy
No microchip

We have had a Tortoise handed into us this afternoon. Unfortunately we don’t have too many details.MaleNo microchipHerma...
26/05/2026

We have had a Tortoise handed into us this afternoon. Unfortunately we don’t have too many details.

Male
No microchip
Hermann’s

If you or anyone you know is missing a tortoise please contact Portland Vets Crawley during our opening hours.

We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who supported our recent fundraiser for Mind, the mental health charit...
26/05/2026

We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who supported our recent fundraiser for Mind, the mental health charity, at our Crawley and East Grinstead practices.

One of Mind’s goals is to make sure no one has to face a mental health problem alone. They fight for change, support people with mental ill health and raise awareness.

We recently took part in Mind’s baking lots of yummy goodies, that many of you kindly ate 🍰 and made a donation. You helped us raise £302.87, which was then doubled by Portland Vets.
A grand total of £605.74!

Change happens when we come together and we couldn’t have raised this amount, without the support of our community - thank you 💙

Lovely Bandit came in to see one of our Exotics team, Helen, recently for a new lump his owners felt in his belly. He wa...
26/05/2026

Lovely Bandit came in to see one of our Exotics team, Helen, recently for a new lump his owners felt in his belly. He was subsequently admitted to spend the day getting TLC and attention from our team, while vets Jasmine and Helen used ultrasound, under a light sedation, to examine the cause of the lump. Bandit is a sweet, loveable, soul who can be seen here in photos enjoying recovery cuddles with RVN Zelda.
Bandit is on medications to help control a suspected enlarged prostate (not uncommon in male ferrets).

Bandit's owners are incredibly dedicated owners, and make sure to give all their ferrets regular check overs at home. Bandit was not showing any overt signs before they noticed his lump, so his owners did very well to make sure it was found ASAP and brought him in for a vet check as soon as they noticed. He is lucky to have such a fabulous family!

If you have any concerns with your furry, scaled or feathered friends, do not hesitate to give us a call💚

Have you heard or maybe even said to yourself as a dog owner; “I know it’s hot, but we’re going to stay in the shade”𝗦𝗼𝗺...
25/05/2026

Have you heard or maybe even said to yourself as a dog owner;
“I know it’s hot, but we’re going to stay in the shade”

𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗻 that may help people better understand the dangers heat can pose to our pets.

𝗔𝗶𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗱𝗲. The temperature shown on weather apps is already the shaded air temperature, not a “sun temperature”.

𝗔 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗱𝗲. In reality, if it is 25°C on the forecast, that is already the air temperature in the shade.

𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗶𝗿. It mainly reduces direct sunlight and solar radiation, which is why it feels more comfortable than standing in full sun, but the surrounding air temperature stays the same.

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗱𝗲, 𝗽𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀. In prolonged heat, there is often no truly safe outdoor temperature for long periods of time.

𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗵𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 because the body absorbs additional heat from solar radiation on top of the air temperature.

𝗖𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗼𝘁 because sunlight is trapped inside the vehicle, causing temperatures to rise quickly even in mild weather or with windows slightly open.

𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗰, 𝗽𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗵𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲. These surfaces can burn paw pads and add significant heat load for pets close to the ground.

𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗵𝘆𝗰𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀, 𝗲𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗲𝘁𝘀, 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲.

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗱𝗲. Shade reduces risk but does not remove it, especially in humidity or poor airflow.

𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘂𝘀 𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 so we can help prevent pets being put at risk during warm weather.

A reminder that we are closed today.If you have a veterinary emergency you can call our usual number, to be directed to ...
25/05/2026

A reminder that we are closed today.

If you have a veterinary emergency you can call our usual number, to be directed to our out of hours providers or click the link to be taken to our emergency information https://portlandvets.co.uk/emergencies

Stay safe in the sun ☀️

24/05/2026

🧊 Are ice cubes safe for dogs? 🧊

Yes. In moderation and in healthy dogs, ice cubes, bone broth ice lollies, frozen vegetables like carrots, all make a refreshing and safe snack for your dog, especially in this hot weather ☀️

⚠️ Never attempt to use ice cubes as a treatment, if you suspect heat stroke.

💦 GET THEM WET 👉🏻 GET THEM TO A VET 🩺

Soak your dog with as much COLD water as possible, but do not delay getting them to a vet as a result.

The colder the water, the better. Evidence has disproved the perceived risks of cold water causing shock, instead water that is not cold enough fails to reduce your dogs core temperature quickly enough.

☀️⚠️ Highs of 29°c today ⚠️ ☀️HEAT STROKE MYTH BUSTING Myth: You should only use tepid water to cool a dog with heatstro...
23/05/2026

☀️⚠️ Highs of 29°c today ⚠️ ☀️

HEAT STROKE MYTH BUSTING

Myth: You should only use tepid water to cool a dog with heatstroke. Cold water can cause shock.

TRUTH: Use the closest cool or cold water immediately, rapid cooling saves lives. A hose (run through any warm standing water) paddling pool, even a pond can be used if close to hand. Tepid water is not effective enough. Get them wet, get them to a vet ‼️

Myth - Dogs in other hot countries cope just fine

TRUTH - Dogs raised in the UK are not ‘used’ to consistently hot temperature, this spike in temperature is new to them and difficult to suddenly adjust to. Dogs in hot countries can and do get heat stroke ☀️

Myth - Only dogs can get heat stroke

TRUTH - All pets are at risk of heat stroke. Rabbit hutches can turn in to saunas, adding pet safe ice blocks can help to cool them down or bringing them inside your home, even just for the day 🐰

Myth - You must never give ice cubes to dogs

TRUTH - Unless you’re concerned your dog has heat stroke, it’s okay to give ice cubes, homemade dog safe ice lollies to healthy dogs, in moderation 🧊

Myth - If a dog has heat stroke, squirting lemon juice into their mouth will help by reducing the amount of saliva the dog is producing

TRUTH - This absolutely does not work. The dog is simply producing additional saliva whilst panting, in an attempt to reduce their core temperature. Not only does putting lemon juice in their mouth not work, but you may be delaying lifesaving veterinary treatment 🍋 ⚠️

Myth - As long as you walk in the shade, it’s fine

TRUTH - In the shade, you may feel 10-15 degrees cooler, but the air temperature is the same as the temperature in full sunlight. Shade only feels cooler because you are avoiding solar radiation. The temperature you see on your phone is the measurement of air temperature, not the temperature of the suns rays on you ⛅️

Myth - You need direct sunlight to get heat stroke

TRUTH - You only need heat to get heat stroke 🌡️

Myth - Some dogs just love the sun and will lay in it for hours, so they must be okay

TRUTH - Some dogs, given the chance, would make lots of dangerous choices - eating things they shouldn’t, running into the road etc. they rely on us to keep them safe 🐶

Myth - It’s okay to leave a dog in the car IF you are only going to be a few minutes

TRUTH - It can take as little as 6 minutes for a dog to die in a hot car and most people passing won’t know how long you’ve been gone 🚘 😰

⚠️ If you have any concerns that your pet has heat stroke please seek veterinary advice immediately

VETERINARY NURSING AWARENESS MONTHHolly💚Holly joined the Portland team in May 2026 and has quickly become a valued part ...
22/05/2026

VETERINARY NURSING AWARENESS MONTH

Holly💚

Holly joined the Portland team in May 2026 and has quickly become a valued part of the nursing team. She has a real passion for inpatient care and particularly enjoys looking after patients who need that extra level of attention and support during their stay.

She has a special interest in emergency and critical care, where she finds it incredibly rewarding to be part of helping patients through some of their most challenging moments. Holly is dedicated to making sure every patient feels as comfortable and cared for as possible.

Outside of work, Holly loves getting creative with arts and crafts, building Lego, and keeping active with rock climbing. She also shares her home with her much-loved cat, Pandora, who keeps her busy when she’s not at the practice.

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Northside
Crawley
RH103NQ

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+441342327799

Website

https://portlandvets.co.uk/crawley/contact/register/

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