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Portland Vets East Grinstead

100% Independent & Family-Owned | Trusted by Pet Owners for 20+ Years

We are a dedicated small animal Veterinary Surgery with a passion for caring for our patients and their owners. We pride ourselves on our caring friendly and personal service for your pets and really love the work we do .

31/05/2026

Handsome 9 year old Theo came in to see the team this week, as his human kindly booked him in to our senior cat clinic.
He would like you to know he was a very, very good boy, especially when he had his blood pressure check and that wasn't just because dreamies were on offer.. honest ;)

27/05/2026

Weight Loss Wednesday
Congratulations to Bella and her owners for reaching her target weight!

Bella has managed to lose 2.5kg - 7% of her body weight! 👏 👏

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 East Grinstead and Crawley 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 💙

25/05/2026

Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month💚💚
Today we’re introducing our Student Nurses, Heidi and Nicole.

Heidi is in her third and final year of nursing, and is due to take her final exams at the end of July. She started off as a Patient Care Assistant and has worked ridiculously hard to get to her final year of the veterinary nursing diploma. She is known as the practice fairy, as most of the time we go to complete a task and Heidi is always three steps ahead!

Nicole recently joined us in February as a second year student. She has quickly integrated herself into our team and is constantly learning about all aspects of nursing. Nicole loves nurse clinics and inpatient snuggles.

On top of working full time, our students also do one day a week at college, having to also complete nursing logs, assignments, written and practical exams. It is really not easy, and we are so proud of them for working so hard and remaining so positive throughout.

Thank you for everything you do for the team. You are both incredible!💚💚🩺

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.

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 on 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.

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

22/05/2026

Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month 💚🩺
Introducing our nurses, Sarah and Penny.

Sarah has been qualified since 2012, and has a real passion for inpatient care and anaesthetics. When she’s not monitoring patients under anaesthetic, or giving your pets cuddles and their medications, she can be found organising the operation bookings for the practice.

Penny is our resident cat lady, and can often been seen giving our feline patients lots of love and attention. When she isn’t looking after our feline friends, she is likely to be in a general anaesthesia, as she has a big interest in this part of nursing. She also makes an incredible lemon drizzle cake!

We couldn’t do it without you both. You’re amazing assets to the Portland Vets team 💚💚🐾

21/05/2026

Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month💚
Today, we’re introducing Naomi and Annabel 🐾

Naomi has a love for all things to do with the lab. She can often be found at the microscope, looking at samples ranging from ear cytology to urine microscopy. She is our insurance nurse at Portland Vets East Grinstead, and has recently started an emergency and critical care certificate.

Annabel has a certificate in animal behaviour, and is passionate about achieving a positive and calm experience for your pets. She is our go-to nurse for all behaviour related enquiries, and has been at the forefront of getting our recent Dog Friendly Clinic accreditation by Dogs Trust.

We love having you on the Portland team and are grateful for all the work you do 💚

Address

27 Portland Road
East Grinstead
RH194EB

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 7pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 7pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 7pm
Thursday	8:30am - 7pm
Friday	8:30am - 7pm
Saturday	8:30am - 2pm

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+441342327799

Website

http://www.portlandvets.co.uk/

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