Downwood Veterinary Centre

Downwood Veterinary Centre With our passion for helping animals and our commitment to customer care, we are the team to trust when your animal becomes unwell.

🌿 Herbs can be a healthy and enriching treat for rabbits! Which is why at Horam we have our own herb garden for your rab...
03/08/2026

🌿 Herbs can be a healthy and enriching treat for rabbits! Which is why at Horam we have our own herb garden for your rabbit friends🐰💚

Many fresh herbs are not only safe but can also provide variety, enrichment and important nutrients as part of a balanced diet. Cabbage and Crumpet enjoyed their fresh herbs whilst in at Horam today🥰

Some rabbit-friendly herbs include:
🌱 Mint
🌱 Parsley
🌱 Coriander (Cilantro)
🌱 Basil
🌱 Dill
🌱 Thyme
🌱 Rosemary
🌱 Lemon balm

Remember:
🥬 Hay should always make up around 85–90% of your rabbit’s diet.
🥕 Fresh herbs should be offered in moderation alongside a variety of leafy greens.
🚫 Always avoid feeding plants unless you’re 100% certain they’re safe and haven’t been treated with pesticides or chemicals.

Your bunnies will love exploring different tastes and textures! 🐇💚

📸 Which herb is your rabbit’s favourite? Let us know in the comments! 🌿🐰
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28/07/2026

Join Ollie our practice managers dog for his trial shift at Downwood Vets today - how did he do should we hire him as our new veterinary nurse?🩺🐾💕
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⚠️graphic content⚠️🌾Grass seed awareness🌾We have had lots of dogs come in to see us over the last couple weeks with gras...
15/07/2026

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🌾Grass seed awareness🌾

We have had lots of dogs come in to see us over the last couple weeks with grass seeds stuck in their paws or eyes! If you notice your dog is chewing at their paws a lot/irritated by them or has watery/irritant/gunky eyes please give us a call and we can book them in to check for any grass seeds as these can become quite irritant if left 🥺🥰
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This handsome chap “Jesse” came in to see Jess the vet at Horam due to his eye being gunky and irritant 🥺 It was later discovered that Jesse had a rather large grass seed stuck in his eye which had scratched the eye surface causing this rather large eye ulcer! 👀🐾 what a brave boy he was🥰🥺🥰
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Wacky hair Wednesday!!How amazing is little Hugo’s Mohawk! Hugo came in today as he had a grass seed stuck in his paw🥺💛🐾...
15/07/2026

Wacky hair Wednesday!!

How amazing is little Hugo’s Mohawk! Hugo came in today as he had a grass seed stuck in his paw🥺💛🐾

Magical Monday✨Ziggy came in to our Ringmer practice today for a Caesarian💕🌸 how gorgeous do her and her pups look!🥹- ...
13/07/2026

Magical Monday✨

Ziggy came in to our Ringmer practice today for a Caesarian💕🌸 how gorgeous do her and her pups look!🥹
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10/07/2026

Unfortunately due to staff illness/ multiple power cuts this morning. Our Ringmer surgery is closed.Horam surgery is open as usual. Sorry for any inconvenience

Last week Jo, Elly and Becky went to the ISFM international cat congress in wales🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿-We are forever proud of both ou...
09/07/2026

Last week Jo, Elly and Becky went to the ISFM international cat congress in wales🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
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We are forever proud of both our practices being gold standard cat friendly and how much we value cat care and comfort🐈🐈‍⬛🤍
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Vets Jo and Ellie and Nurse Rebecca went for three days to help further their knowledge and to help continue the exceptional cat care Downwood offer 🥰
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Smokey came in to see Becky last week for a nurse appointment claw clip at our Horam practice 🐾Don’t be fooled Smokey ha...
25/06/2026

Smokey came in to see Becky last week for a nurse appointment claw clip at our Horam practice 🐾
Don’t be fooled Smokey has not had any sedative he really is just this chilled!!🥰🥺😍
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Today beautiful Sadie came in to see us at our Ringmer practice for a dental procedure 🦷🪥Swipe to see the before and aft...
24/06/2026

Today beautiful Sadie came in to see us at our Ringmer practice for a dental procedure 🦷🪥
Swipe to see the before and after of her teeth!
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Tuesdays are for Tick awareness🐜🐶🐱Ticks may be tiny, but they can pose a big risk to both cats and dogs. These parasites...
09/06/2026

Tuesdays are for Tick awareness🐜🐶🐱

Ticks may be tiny, but they can pose a big risk to both cats and dogs.
These parasites are commonly found in woodland and grassy areas and can attach themselves to your pet during walks or outdoor adventures.

🔍 Where do ticks hide?
They often latch on:
• Around the neck
• In and around the ears
• Armpits and groin areas

⚠️ Why are ticks a concern?
Ticks can carry and transmit diseases, making regular checks and prevention essential for your pet’s health.

✅ Tick Prevention Tips
• Use a vet-recommended tick preventative treatment.
• Check your pet after walks, especially in long grass or wooded areas.
• Keep your garden tidy and grass trimmed.

🩺 Found a tick?
Use a proper tick removal tool and ensure the entire tick, including the head, is removed. If you’re unsure, bring your pet into the clinic and we’ll be happy to help.

🐶🐱 Prevention is always better than cure—keep your pets protected all year round!

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6-8 High Street
Heathfield
TN210EJ

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 6:30pm
Thursday 9am - 6:30pm
Friday 9am - 6:30pm
Saturday 9am - 11:30am

Telephone

+441435812152

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