Four Seasons Holistic Veterinary Care

17/07/2025

The school holidays are almost upon us and both kids and adults love to meet a friendly dog. How can we make sure the dog is happy and the peple stay safe? Read on...

17/07/2025

The school summer holidays are almost upon us and kids and adults just can't help wanting to stroke dogs they meet. How can we ensure dogs are happy and people are safe?

https://holisticvetsussex.co.uk/2025/07/17/can-i-stroke-the-dog/

16/07/2025

Good nutrition is the foundation of good health, but there isn't one diet that works for all dogs or their families.
Here is our vet making breakfast for her dogs.

10/07/2025

One for a read over lunchtime... our guide to resource guarding in dogs. Our vet loves working with resource guarding cases so get in touch before that growl becomes a bite.

Resource guarding is term used for situations where a dog shows protective or aggressive behaviour over something. Dogs who growl when people approach their food bowl, or when a dog or person tries to take a toy from them are common examples. Less obviously a dog can show resource guarding to people...

08/07/2025

We are taking on new patients for acupuncture and pain management, herbal medicine, and problem behaviours.
We are also happy to book consultations to discuss a holistic approach to routine healthcare, breeding your dog, or choosing a puppy!
As we do not have a clinic and are unable to provide 24/7 emergency cover, we only work on referral from a primary care vet who can offer those services. Referral is easy, we will send you a form for your vet to sign and that's it!

05/07/2025

WARNING ISSUED OVER POTENTIALLY FATAL FAKE FLEA TREATMENTS.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/urgent-warning-to-pet-owners-as-toxic-chemicals-found-in-fake-flea-treatments #:~:text=These%20fakes%20typically%20lack%20proper,difficulties%2C%20seizures%20and%20potentially%20death.

Pet owners urged to be wary of dangerous fake treatments discovered on e-commerce sites.

01/07/2025

Ice and dogs... sorry you get my face this time! Stay watching for cute doggo...

01/07/2025

July is Disability Pride month.
We can all become disabled so accessibility issues should be important to us all. Plus, making something more accessible for those with disabilities never makes it less accessible for those without!
We are a very small business (it's just me) but we try to accommodate all of our client's needs - just ask.

29/06/2025

Heatstroke risk when it doesn't feel that hot...

20/06/2025

LUNGWORM

Many of our clients want to reduce the frequency that they give worming treatments. This may be to reduce the amount of pharmaceuticals they give their dog, to save money, or to reduce the risks of environmental contamination. But it is essential to ensure your dog gets the protection they need.
Lungworm is prevalent in the South East, and though young dogs are at highest risk, any dog can be affected.
Some dogs have no symptoms, while others may have a soft cough. Most seriously, lungworm can cause clotting defects and can lead to fatal bleeding.

In my part of the world, I can only recommend monthly lungworm treatment or testing every 3 months (monthly for puppies). It simply isn't worth the risk.
If you are worried either about parasites or about how you can reduce your paraciticide use please talk to your vet.
We are happy to book appointments to discuss a holistic approach, including individualised testing recommendations.