Brelades Vets

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We have a dedicated team of staff who will treat all animals as if they were our own. In the event of an emergency please telephone the main Surgery at Dorking, 01306 883086 day or night. The out of hours recorded message will inform you who to contact. We provide our own emergency cover Monday – Friday until 2200hrs and Saturday -Sunday 0900 hrs – 1800 hrs, after these hours our phones go to Vets

Now Guildford 01483 346203 who are able to provide cover for overnight emergencies. All emergencies until 2200 hrs Monday- Friday and 0900 hrs – 1800 hrs Saturday and Sunday are seen at Dorking.

Pet of the Month for September 2026 is Mittens. Mittens came to see us with a picky appetite and increased drinking. Inv...
01/09/2026

Pet of the Month for September 2026 is Mittens. Mittens came to see us with a picky appetite and increased drinking. Investigations revealed reduced kidney function and a urinary tract infection. Mittens needed close monitoring whilst undergoing treatment but has luckily stabilised and is doing well on her kidney diet. We are so glad that Mittens is feeling better and we hope she won’t mind coming in to see us for her rechecks.

27/08/2026

We have had an elderly ginger cat handed in from the goodwyns area. We have tried to contact his owners via the number on the microchip but sadly it is out of service. If you think he might belong to you please contact us ASAP

PUPPY PREPARATION : LEAVING THE HOUSEOnce your puppy is comfortable being left alone whilst you are elsewhere in the hou...
25/08/2026

PUPPY PREPARATION : LEAVING THE HOUSE
Once your puppy is comfortable being left alone whilst you are elsewhere in the house, you can begin training for you to leave the house. When you leave, do not make a fuss as you want your puppy to think there is nothing exciting or alarming going on, and you want to create a calm environment for them whilst you are away. Initially, return after a few minutes and before your puppy becomes anxious. On your return, stay calm and do not make your greetings too exciting. Repeat this several times throughout the day. Gradually increase the duration they are left alone when you leave the house. Make sure your puppy has had the opportunity to go to the toilet and has been fed before you leave them for prolonged periods.

What to do if your puppy seems worried?
• Reduce the length of time you leave your puppy for.
• Desensitise them to you leaving the house - sometimes puppies start becoming anxious as you get ready to leave (e.g. when you pick up your keys or put on your coat). To manage this, regularly place your puppy behind a stair gate or in a crate and pick up your keys, coat or bag but do not leave the house. Once they are relaxed during these events, you can start actually leaving the house.
• If you return home to find your puppy has chewed something or been to the toilet, greet them as normal then clean up calmly. Do not tell them off as they will not link the telling off with their actions before you came home, they will associate the punishment with what they are doing at that moment. The telling off will also make your puppy worried about you returning in the future and they are more likely to become anxious as a result. Go back a few steps and build up the duration of time they are left alone again.

PUPPY PREPARATION : TRAINING TIPS FOR ALONE TIMEPrepare your puppy to be left alone using short training sessions random...
20/08/2026

PUPPY PREPARATION : TRAINING TIPS FOR ALONE TIME
Prepare your puppy to be left alone using short training sessions randomly throughout the day whilst you are in the house. Place your puppy behind the stair gate or in a crate with some enrichment and go about your day as normal, trying to stay in eye and earshot of your puppy. After a few minutes, open the stair gate or crate while they are still engrossed in their treat, and allow them to decide when to venture out. It is important your puppy stays relaxed and you do not call them out or excite them when the door is opened. Gradually increase the time your puppy is left and move further from where they are contained. Build up to leaving your puppy for half an hour while you are busy elsewhere in the house. If your puppy struggles with this, you can make it easier by staying in the room with them, but do not interact with them, just sit there quietly. Then once they are comfortable, continue building on the training.

PUPPY PREPARATION : PREPARING TO LEAVE YOUR PUPPY ALONEStair gates or crates still allow your puppy to see, smell and he...
19/08/2026

PUPPY PREPARATION : PREPARING TO LEAVE YOUR PUPPY ALONE
Stair gates or crates still allow your puppy to see, smell and hear you so they can help your puppy get used to being distanced from you while you are still in the house. Ensure you provide for their needs with a comfortable bed and water. Consider enrichment such as filled Kongs or lick mats to occupy your puppy during training sessions. A quiet radio can provide background noise and “company”. It may also muffle any startling sounds from the outside that may scare your puppy. Calming products such as Adaptil pheromone products, Pet Remedy and Calmex can help your puppy feel more relaxed.

PUPPY PREPARATION : ALONE TIMEIt is normal for puppies to feel worried about being alone as dogs are social animals. But...
17/08/2026

PUPPY PREPARATION : ALONE TIME
It is normal for puppies to feel worried about being alone as dogs are social animals. But it is vital that your puppy feels relaxed and confident to spend time alone. If they don’t learn to be comfortable by themselves, they’re more likely to develop separation-related problems later in life, which may result in anxiety, fear and unwelcome behaviours when they’re home alone, such as barking or destruction. To avoid this, you need to get your puppy comfortable with spending time alone and we will discuss this in up-coming posts.

17/08/2026

We have had a small tortoise handed in. They were found on Ridgeway drive on Saturday. If you are missing one please call us on 01306 883086

15/08/2026

We have had 2 lovely kittens handed in to us this afternoon. We are closed tomorrow but they are being well taken care over the weekend. If you think they are yours please give us a call on Monday on 01306 883086

KITTEN TOOL KIT : CATNIPCatnip is loved by many cats. It is a member of the mint family and has a calming effect. This r...
03/08/2026

KITTEN TOOL KIT : CATNIP

Catnip is loved by many cats. It is a member of the mint family and has a calming effect. This results in behaviours like rolling, rubbing, purring, vocalisation or playing. It can also reduce stress or anxiety in cats.

Catnip can be used to encourage exploration and play, be used as a training aid or aid vet visits. Place a small amount of catnip on your cat’s scratching post to encourage scratching, in their carrier to encourage them to enter or on a toy to encourage play.

We have catnip mice in our reception – all donations are given to Croydon Animal Samaritans.

03/08/2026

We have had a tortoise handed in, it was found in Paw Paddock, Ockley and has orange marking on its shell. Please call us on 01306 883086 if you think this tortoise might belong to you.

Address

20 Knoll Road
Dorking
RH43EP

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 9am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 6pm

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01306883086

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