Portland Vets Horley

08/08/2025

Meet Hannah! 🩺

After coming to Portland vets for her university placement she joined the team as a vet in 2022 after graduating from the Royal Veterinary College. She enjoys all aspects of veterinary practice including surgery, diagnostic imaging and consultations with a particular interest in internal medicine. 💊

Outside of work, Hannah loves yoga, travelling, and going on long walks with her family and their two beloved dogs, golden retriever Frank and Labrador Millie. She’s always ready to give the pets at Portland plenty of well-deserved love and attention. 🌸

29/07/2025

Meet Sarah 🥰

Sarah works as a Receptionist and a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) so can be taking your call in the morning and looking after your pet in the afternoon in one of our wards. She returned to us recently having worked out of the industry for a while, but she missed working with all our lovely clients and their pets. 🐱

In her spare time she volunteers at a guinea pig rescue and has been for many years. This has led her to take on one or two of these lovely small furries over the years. 🐹 Her fur family also includes 2 lovely ginger cats. Outside of work Sarah also loves spending time with family and friends.

25/07/2025

Happy Friday Horley! 🌷
There's nothing we love more than celebrating your pets milestones with you. From their first check-up to their birthdays! Milo's lovely owners sent in these photos from his 5th birthday.
and it's safe to say... We loved them so much we had to share them with everyone!
We hope Milo had the most amazing birthday, and we can't wait for next years photos 🥰

24/07/2025

17/07/2025

👃Don't turn your nose up at bad breath, it could mean dental disease!

Just like people, our pets need regular dental care to stay happy and healthy. Dental disease is one of the most common issues we see in dogs and cats. But the good news is, it's often preventable!

How you can help at home ✨
- Brush your pets teeth at home with pet-safe enzymatic toothpaste!
- Provide dental chews or toys that help reduce oral plaque.
- Feed a balanced diet that supports oral mouth health.
- Book your yearly vet check!

A clean mouth = a healthier and happier pet 🦷💛 Still unsure about dental hygiene, call and speak to our reception team who are happy to answer your questions!

17/07/2025

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10/07/2025

Toe Beans Galore!! 🥰

This handsome boy has something that not all cats have, and that is 𝗧𝗛𝗨𝗠𝗕𝗦! 😱

BUT 𝗪𝗛𝗬?

Polydactyly is a genetic condition where animals (and humans too) can be born with extra toes! Whilst most cats have 18 toes, cats and dogs with Polydactyly can have as many as 6 or 7 on each paw. Which can give them this mittens like appearance.

It's a harmless genetic quirk and doesn't usually cause any problems apart from giving us all a cuteness overload this boy is perfectly happy and healthy.

26/06/2025

It's Day 3 of Rabbit Awareness Week: Happy Hoppy Homes! 🏠🐰

Environment affects health! According to Blue Cross, rabbits in cramped, barren housing are more likely to develop both physical issues (spinal problems, pododermatitis) and behavioural problems (aggression, over-grooming). A stimulating home with proper space helps prevent these conditions!

25/06/2025

Congratulations Bert! 🎗🐶

This brave boy completed his chemotherapy treatment a few weeks ago. Bert has been undergoing chemotherapy for treatment of his lymphoma since December 2024. Throughout his treatment, Bert remained the sweetest, most resilient gentle giant and won our hearts during every visit.

Lymphoma is one of the most common cancers in dogs, but with early diagnosis and the right treatment dogs can maintain a great quality of life throughout and after treatment.

Although it is Bert who has finished his chemo, we have to also congratulate his owners. Who have supported him every step of the way and administered hundreds of medications. We hope you love his goody box! 🥰

17/06/2025

This cute brother/sister duo is Milo and Tilly! 🐱
They came in for their first vaccinations and microchips and were so brave for their health checks.

Can you have a guess at what breed they are?

11/06/2025

⚠️ GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING ⚠️

🚨 𝐏𝐲𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐚 - 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐭? 🚨

Did you know that un-neutered female dogs and cats can get a life-threatening infection called 𝐩𝐲𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐚.

It's a serious infection in the uterus that usually happens in older, unspayed pets. After a heat cycle, hormones can cause the uterus to fill with pus. This can make your pet very sick quite fast.

⚠️ Symptoms to be concerned about:

- Lethargy (acting tired)
- Not eating
- Vomiting
- Drinking a lot of water
- Vaginal discharge (sometimes)

🐶🐱 How is it dangerous?
If not treated quickly, pyometra can lead to kidney failure, sepsis, and even death. It's a medical emergency.

✅ How do I avoid my pet getting pyometra?
Spaying your pet prevents pyometra. It's one more reason why spaying is so important!

02/06/2025

𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐬: 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐖𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥’𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜 🐾⚖️

Excess weight in pets is more than a cosmetic issue - it’s a health concern that can lead to serious conditions like diabetes, arthritis, and heart disease.
At Portland Vets, one of the most effective tools we use to manage pet obesity is Hill’s Prescription Diet Metabolic — a therapeutic diet designed to support safe, sustainable weight loss and lifelong weight control. But this is what really sets it apart from your average weight management diet.

✅ 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐦, 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬
Unlike basic low-calorie diets, Metabolic is designed to work with your pet’s unique metabolism to burn fat more efficiently. It helps the body regulate energy use naturally, which can lead to healthier and more consistent weight loss.

✅ 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐞
In real-world feeding trials, most pets on Metabolic lost weight without drastic calorie restriction. That means your pet can feel satisfied and still lose weight — no starving, no struggling.

✅𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐎𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞
This diet isn’t just about losing weight — it’s built to help pets maintain their ideal weight after reaching their goal. With the right balance of nutrients and energy, it supports lean muscle mass and helps prevent rebound weight gain.

🧪𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐎𝐧
Every bag of Hill’s Metabolic contains the same carefully measured blend of ingredients — including targeted protein levels, functional fibers, and antioxidants. That level of control ensures predictable results from one meal to the next.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐬𝐨 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭?
When managing weight, even small changes in food composition can slow progress or cause digestive upset. Hill’s ensures every batch is nutritionally identical, so your pet stays on track without surprises.

🤝 𝐀 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲
From your first weigh-in to your pet’s success story, we’re here to guide you — with the right nutrition at every step.
Wondering if Metabolic could help your pet reach a healthier weight? Book an appointment with one of our nurses to discuss further! 🐶🐱💚