Pauline Sell Veterinary Surgeon

16/05/2026

Come and join us at the Fun Dog Show on Saturday 23rd May, starting at 2pm( registrations from 1.30/1.45)
Classes will run one after another, and will include Seniors(over 10), Best Trick, Best young handler(14 years of age and under), Waggiest Tail, Best Fancy Dress (please ensure weather appropriate!), and Classes for Small, Medium and Large dogs. And who do you know that looks like their dog? There is a class for Dog that Looks Most Like its Owner! Money raised with be split between the Dogateers and St Mary’s Church Flower Festival. There will be a tea tent, with lovely cakes, barbecue, stalls, games and car show. It’s always great fun and prizes to win too!
So practice your tricks, rifle through the Fancy Dress box and we’ll see you there.

18/04/2026

PET TRAVEL RULES TO THE EU ARE CHANGING FROM 22nd APRIL 2026. We received a briefing from the APHA yesterday to say that an EU Pet Passport issued or held by a pet owner who is resident in GB will no longer be a valid document for travelling with pets from GB to EU. Instead, an Animal Health Certificate will be needed. This may affect your travel plans - please see the APHA website

24/12/2025

We would like to wish all our lovely patients and clients a very happy and healthy Christmas and New Year🎄Thank you all so much for your continued support, loyalty and generous gifts☺️

We are closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
Please call us for the emergency out of hours number.

If your pet has potentially eaten something toxic (or even if you’re not sure), the Animal Poison Line is a 24 hour service for owners to call. They can let you know whether to seek emergency veterinary care.

Animal PoisonLine Animal PoisonLine is run by the Veterinary Poisons Information Service (VPIS) and is the only 24-hour specialised emergency telephone service in the UK dedicated to helping pet owners who are worried their pet may have been exposed to something harmful or poisonous. It is a triage....

03/12/2025

Just a reminder to pet owners to order routine medication in plenty of time to see you over the Christmas period. In addition, holiday times can be stressful for all of us so please talk to us if you would like any to help with your pets’ anxiety.

21/06/2025

Almost 20 years ago, my cat Petit Filous came into our lives after being found as a kitten, scavenging in a skip. Yesterday, I took the difficult decision to let her pass away peacefully and painlessly at home to alleviate her suffering. It is an enormous privilege to be able to end a life so humanely and, although we will miss the ti**le of her little bells and her lovely friendly nature, we know that losing her was an act of kindness and the right thing to do. We’re always here to help and guide clients make those difficult decisions. Please feel free to share your pictures of your loved and lost furry friends.

23/05/2025

Do you know a dog that looks like it’s owner? Does your dog like dressing up? Waggy tail or have any tricks? If so please come and join us at the Fun Dog Show tomorrow afternoon, registrations from 1.45. Raising funds for Medical Detection Dogs and HBO Flower Festival. See you there!

07/04/2025

We are delighted to announce that Ben Orton, a very talented and experienced vet has become a partner in our little independent practice, finally allowing us to reopen our books to new clients. Ben is very excited to be a part of the practice and is here to stay!

12/02/2025

One of the wonderful things about our job is that no two days are ever the same. Vet nurse Katie and vet Ben were treated to a wonderful meerkat experience today when Gargs Animal Encounters brought in this lovely little guy for some routine parasite control. Gorgeous!

01/02/2025

LUNGWORM ALERT -please don’t be complacent about lungworm in the winter months, even in cold weather, slugs and snails are still about as this photo shows. It was taken by a client whose dog had previously had a near fatal brain bleed due to lungworm. Thankfully the dog is now protected by regular treatment for lungworm. Lungworm larvae can survive in water for 6 weeks so puddles can be a source of infection or anywhere where slugs, snails or foxes have been. We have a lot of lungworm in our area. Please speak to us for advice if you need.

24/12/2024

We would like to wish our patients, clients and colleagues a very Happy Christmas! Thank you for your kind wishes and generous gifts. This year even our team’s animals have not been able to avoid the dreaded Christmas poisoning (chocolate brownies and mince pies, thankfully no harm done due to quick action). If you are concerned that your pet could have been poisoned, the Animal Poisons Line can be contacted on 01202 509000 to give expert advice and may save a trip to the vets. We are closed from 4pm today, and will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. If you have an emergency during this time, please contact Kew Vets on 01279 422066, please listen to the message with another number to call.