Portland Vets Crawley

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

🐢Slow and steady… but not for long!Our Tortoise Hibernation Hotel is filling up fast.  Make sure you get in touch with u...
04/11/2025

🐢Slow and steady… but not for long!

Our Tortoise Hibernation Hotel is filling up fast. Make sure you get in touch with us if you, or someone you know’s tortoise will be needing a place with us this year.

Rupert and Enzo have already settled in nicely for their hibernation. How long do you think they will hibernate for? Comment your guess below ⬇️

We would also like to say a massive thank you to SW Exotics for setting up our heaters and lighting, they did an amazing job.

To celebrate our first month of opening, we’re super excited to invite you to our Meet the Team afternoon, this Saturday...
03/11/2025

To celebrate our first month of opening, we’re super excited to invite you to our Meet the Team afternoon, this Saturday 8th November 1-3pm.

Join us for a tour of the practice, get a peek behind the scenes and enjoy refreshments, while meeting some of the team.

We’ve loved meeting so many new clients and their pets, but for those who haven’t visited yet, this is the perfect opportunity to see the practice for yourself.

For us it's a chance to thank you all in person - for being so patient, whilst we built the practice from the ground up.

We can’t wait to welcome you!

Wow, what a first month we have had!Thank you so much to everyone who has popped in so far. Amazing exotics, wagging tai...
03/11/2025

Wow, what a first month we have had!

Thank you so much to everyone who has popped in so far. Amazing exotics, wagging tails and curious paws we have seen them all.

We look forward to caring for your pets for many years to come💚

Wishing all the humans who celebrate Halloween, a fun and safe one 🎃 Here are some top tips to keep your pets safe🎃 Avoi...
31/10/2025

Wishing all the humans who celebrate Halloween, a fun and safe one 🎃

Here are some top tips to keep your pets safe

🎃 Avoid walking nervous dogs this evening. If you do, ensure their collar/harness is secure, incase they become spooked.

🎃 Halloween inspired dress up for pets can be stressful. If your pet is already used to wearing a coat or jumper, switching to a Halloween inspired design may be okay, but if not stick with human dress up.

🎃 If your pet is a scavenger, be careful with access to sweets, their wrappers and potentially mouldy pumpkins.

🎃 Chocolate is toxic to dogs, ensure it is kept out of reach, especially if you have a bowl full of chocolates by the front door ready for trick or treaters.

🎃 Shut dogs away when answering the door, not only is it an escape risk, but your dog will not understand the concept of Halloween fun and it can cause them stress and anxiety being surprised with masks, loud noises and props.

🎃 Fireworks have become common over Halloween, consider bringing rabbits inside, if they are still housed outside and nervous cats may benefit being kept in just for a few hours.

29/10/2025

FOUND DOG medium size, grey male. Wearing collar. Chip not registered, found Smallfield/Copthorne area. Please call us if you think he’s yours!

🌟 It’s the final day of Guinea Pig Awareness Week 2025! 🌟We hope you’ve enjoyed learning more about guinea pig care, com...
24/10/2025

🌟 It’s the final day of Guinea Pig Awareness Week 2025! 🌟

We hope you’ve enjoyed learning more about guinea pig care, comfort, and companionship this week. Don’t forget — you can still catch up on all the tips by checking our earlier posts.

🐹 Thank you for helping us raise awareness and give guinea pigs the best possible lives! 💚 "

Guinea Pig Awareness Week – HealthGuinea pigs can live on average 4-8 years of age, and it is important to keep their he...
24/10/2025

Guinea Pig Awareness Week – Health

Guinea pigs can live on average 4-8 years of age, and it is important to keep their health in tip-top condition.

To keep our guinea pigs up to their normal tricks, it is recommended to take them for regular health checks with guinea pig savvy veterinary teams.

Guinea pigs are vulnerable to may conditions, including; dental disease, urinary stones, cystic ovaries (in females), pododermatitis (sore feet) and skin disease.

Guinea pigs are prey species, and therefore very good at hiding signs of illness. Regular once-overs and weigh-ins can be helpful to check for subtle changes, at home and at the vets.

If you have any health concerns, or want to get your guinea pig friend in for a routine health check, send us a message on Petsapp or give our team a call.

Guinea Pig Awareness Week - BehaviourGuinea pigs are gentle, friendly animals with wonderful personalities. They rarely ...
23/10/2025

Guinea Pig Awareness Week - Behaviour

Guinea pigs are gentle, friendly animals with wonderful personalities. They rarely bite and often form strong bonds with their carers. As a prey species, they need to feel safe in order to thrive, so it’s essential to provide secure hiding and sleeping areas.

Highly social by nature, guinea pigs enjoy the company of their own kind by grooming, playing and snuggling together. They are awake for around 20 hours a day and are most active at dawn and dusk, as they are crepuscular animals.

To keep them happy and healthy, it’s important to offer a stimulating environment with plenty of space to exercise, toys to play with, and opportunities to forage.

Hiding food around their enclosure encourages natural behaviours and keeps them mentally engaged.

Guinea pigs communicate through a variety of sounds.

A loud “wheek wheek” often signals excitement and may be accompanied by a joyful leap known as “popcorning.”

When exploring, they may make a gentle “putt-putt” sound, while a high-pitched squeak can indicate stress or discomfort.

🌟 It’s Day 4 of Guinea Pig Awareness Week 2025! 🌟Enrichment plays a vital role in guinea pig care. From tasty forage to ...
23/10/2025

🌟 It’s Day 4 of Guinea Pig Awareness Week 2025! 🌟

Enrichment plays a vital role in guinea pig care. From tasty forage to toys and tunnels, little things can make a big difference to their happiness.

Let’s make sure our guinea pigs get all the love and stimulation they deserve.

Share your enrichment ideas in the comments!

Guinea Pig Awareness Week - DietDid you know that guinea pigs’ teeth never stop growing? 😮Originally from South America,...
22/10/2025

Guinea Pig Awareness Week - Diet

Did you know that guinea pigs’ teeth never stop growing? 😮

Originally from South America, guinea pigs have evolved to munch on lots of hay and grass . This is nature’s way of keeping their teeth trim and their tummies happy!

Hay acts like gentle sandpaper, helping wear down teeth while keeping their gut healthy and moving. Your piggie’s diet should be about 80–90% hay or grass. Timothy, meadow, or rye hay are all great choices!

Offer a variety of leafy greens and veggies. Think fennel, basil, dill, thyme, and more. A colourful plate means balanced nutrition!

Skip muesli mixes, as they encourage selective feeding. Instead, offer a small amount (about a tablespoon) of good-quality pelleted food, around 5% of their diet.

Vitamin C – A Daily Essential!

Guinea pigs can’t produce their own Vitamin C, so it’s vital they get enough through their diet to stay healthy. An average guinea pig (1 kg) needs around 10 mg of Vitamin C per day. See below for a quick guide to some good sources

For a full list of safe foods or more guinea pig care advice, contact our practice, we’re always happy to help!

Vet Laura had a visit from the British Wildlife Centre team, for a check up on a resident Polecat.Have you visited the B...
22/10/2025

Vet Laura had a visit from the British Wildlife Centre team, for a check up on a resident Polecat.

Have you visited the British Wildlife Centre before?

🌟 It’s Day 3 of Guinea Pig Awareness Week 2025! 🌟A healthy diet and a cosy home are essential to keeping guinea pigs hap...
22/10/2025

🌟 It’s Day 3 of Guinea Pig Awareness Week 2025! 🌟

A healthy diet and a cosy home are essential to keeping guinea pigs happy.

🥗 Fresh leafy greens, vegetables and plenty of high-quality hay support their health, while a spacious living area with hiding spots helps reduce stress.

🐹 What are your top tips for keeping guinea pigs comfortable at home?

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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

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