Archway Veterinary Practice

Archway Veterinary Practice Surgery hours by appointment
Monday - Friday 8.00am - 7pm
Saturday 8.30am - 12.30pm
OOH emergency: 02392 668916
OOH emergency: 01962 858414

Archway Veterinary Practice is part of CVS (UK) Limited, a company which owns veterinary practices within the UK. Company Registration Number 03777473. Registered Office: CVS House, Owen Road, Diss, Norfolk IP22 4ER.

Please take note of our opening hours over the upcoming Bank Holiday weekend:Friday 22nd August - 8:00am - 7:00pmSaturda...
21/08/2025

Please take note of our opening hours over the upcoming Bank Holiday weekend:
Friday 22nd August - 8:00am - 7:00pm
Saturday 23rd August - 8:30am - 12:30pm
Sunday 24th August - OOH Service
Monday 25th August - OOH Service
If your pet needs urgent care, don’t hesitate to contact us
and we’ll be happy to help:
OOH Emergency:
02392 668916 MiNight Vet Portsmouth
01962 858414 MiNight Vet Wi******er
Wishing you all a lovely relaxing Summer Bank Holiday

20/08/2025

We are so sad and sorry to hear the news of an English Bulldog being found dead, after suffering heatstroke. Brachycephalic animals (those with flat faces) are more at risk.

So how can we prevent this?

Ultimately, don't walk your dog in hot weather. But, if you are in this scary situation, what should you do?

Is it true that if we use cold water on heat stroke pets they will go into shock?

One of the most common things we still hear is that we can only use tepid water on a pet with heat stroke, incase they get some complications like hypothermic overshoot, peripheral vasoconstriction hindering a cooling response, and cardiogenic shock...

We have heard not to use cold water in case it causes shock... this rarely happens!

But guess what? In a recent study over 26% of dogs presented with heat stroke died, with flat faced breeds making up nearly half of heat stroke cases seen in the study.

You should:

💧Get someone to call the local veterinary practice and tell them you're going to travel down with a heat stroke patient
💧Pour, hose or if possible immerse the pet in very cold water (this should obviously be done under constant supervision, ensuring the head is fully above water and immersion should not be attempted if the animal is too large, or you are unable to do so without hurting yourself)
💧NB: If using a hose pipe, make sure it has run through until cold, as they can often contain water that is extremely hot in the tubing initially
💧Do not drape in towels and leave them in situ. Keep the cold water flowing.
💧Move to a cool, shaded area
💧Prepare to transport to vets in a cold, air conditioned car

In studies they found that:

🌅International consensus from sports medicine organisations supports treating EHS with early rapid cooling by immersing the casualty in cold water.
🌅Ice-water immersion has been shown to be highly effective in exertional heat stroke, with a zero fatality rate in large case series of younger, fit patients.
🌅Hyperthermic individuals were cooled twice as fast by Cold Water Immersion as by passive recovery.
🌅No complications occurred during the treatment of three older patients with severe heat stroke were treated with cold‐water immersion.
🌅Cold water immersion (CWI) is the preferred cooling modality in EHS guidelines and the optimal method applicable to UK Service Personnel
🌅Studies suggest using either ice-water or cold-water immersion

The best intervention is PREVENTION, but if you find yourself with an animal with heat stroke, using cold water either by pouring, hosing or ideally (if safe) immersion then this may help reduce their temperature to safe levels while you transport to a veterinary practice.

Read more below:

https://www.vetvoices.co.uk/post/cool-icy-cold-or-tepid

13/08/2025

A single lily petal caused kitten, Lilly, to need emergency, life-saving treatment 😿

Unaware that lilies are toxic to cats, Lilly's owner, Russ, bought a bouquet of flowers (containing lilies) for his wife, Laura, on Valentine's Day. Not long after, a lily petal fell on the floor, and Lilly started playing with it.

The petal was taken away from Lilly immediately, and she seemed unaffected at first - but then she began being sick. Concerned, Laura did some research, and to her horror, discovered lily poisoning in cats.

Lilly was rushed to a private vet where she was given emergency treatment, although there was a chance the damage may have already been done. Lilly needed to be transferred for further treatment, but this would likely cost thousands, which the family didn't have.

Sadly, they'd already been through a lot. Russ and Laura's son, AJ, was being assessed for a stem cell transplant following years worth of hospital appointments. Lilly now brings AJ, and his brother, Harry, much deserved joy.

Thankfully, Russ discovered PDSA, and was able to transfer Lilly to Leicester Pet Hospital to continue her treatment. Lily toxicity has a high risk of kidney failure in cats so there was a chance Lilly may not pull through.

"It was so important that Lilly remained with us as she represented so much that the boys had been through," Russ explains.

Fortunately, after three days of intensive care and continued monitoring of her kidneys, Lilly has since recovered. "We are so grateful to PDSA for helping us through this difficult situation," Russ says.

We can keep more people and pets together, like Lilly and her family, thanks to our supporters ❤️

[Visual description: Lilly, a young tabby cat, is sitting on a cat tower at home.]

🐾 Social Visits 🐾Is your dog worried at the vets? Do they try to run away when the staff perform their clinical examinat...
12/08/2025

🐾 Social Visits 🐾

Is your dog worried at the vets? Do they try to run away when the staff perform their clinical examination?

We offer social visits to improve your dogs confidence at the vets and to ensure that they have many more positive visits here!

Below you can see a few of our success stories...
🔸️ Freda used to be absolutely terrified of the vets and would start screaming as soon as we touched her! After social visits in practice, we can now perform a full clinical examination and even vaccinate Freda without issue. Her owner has put a lot of work into making her visits more positive alongside our nursing team.
🔸️ Maple and Ruffles were becoming anxious after being hospitalised. They both have only required a few visits to gain back their confidence and have become much happier seeing the vets and nurses again.

If you think your dog would benefit from some of these social visits, please call the practice to book in with one of our lovely nursing team 💖

08/08/2025

Happy International Cat Day! 🐱❤️

Today is all about our feline friends - how is yours
celebrating today? Show us in the comments
below! 📷

Yesterday we had the beautiful Busby in for some dental work, he ended up needing 14 teeth removed due to dental disease...
05/08/2025

Yesterday we had the beautiful Busby in for some dental work, he ended up needing 14 teeth removed due to dental disease!

🦷 Why Dental Health Matters 🦷

Dental disease is one of the most common health issues in pets. Over 80% of dogs and 70% of cats show signs of dental disease by 3 years old! Untreated dental issues can lead to pain, infection and damage to the heart, liver and kidneys.

🦷 Daily Home Dental Care 🦷

We recommend brushing your pets teeth daily with pet-safe toothpaste, giving dental Chews where possible, oral rinses or water additives and regular check ups at the vet with either a vet or nurse every 6-12 months. In some cases, dental diets are required to help reduce plaque build up.

If you are at all worried about your pets dental health, then contact the practice on 01730262101 to book in for a FREE dental health check, valid until the end of August 2025.

Is your pet’s vaccine overdue?Vaccinations are an important part of building up your pet’s immune system to keep them sa...
28/07/2025

Is your pet’s vaccine overdue?

Vaccinations are an important part of building up your pet’s immune system to keep them safe from serious infectious diseases. Vaccination appointments also always include a full clinical examination, so are a great opportunity to make sure your pet is in the best health possible.
Join our vaccine catch-up campaign and give your furry friend the care they need. Pay for the first overdue vaccine, and we’ll cover the second, ensuring their safety at an
affordable price.
Call us on 01730 262101 and our reception team will advise you of the next available appointment and answer any questions you may have

Preventing ticks is always better than treating a tick-related illness. Thankfully, there are lots of effective tick pre...
26/07/2025

Preventing ticks is always better than treating a tick-related illness. Thankfully, there are lots of effective tick prevention options available, including spot-on treatments, sprays, and long-lasting collars. These can be used alongside or sometimes instead of your pet’s usual parasite control, depending on the product.
Some treatments repel ticks, while others kill them after they attach. Either way, reducing the time ticks spend on your pet lowers the risk of disease. Even with protection, it’s still a good idea to check your pet for ticks after walks, especially in areas where ticks are more common. If you find one, it’s best to remove it promptly.
Not sure which product is right for your pet? Our vets and nurses are always happy to help you choose the most suitable option.
Tick prevention is fully covered as part of The Healthy Pet Club membership

Pet insurance or a preventative healthcare plan?Pet insurance can cover unexpected accidents or illnesses which may come...
23/07/2025

Pet insurance or a preventative healthcare plan?
Pet insurance can cover unexpected accidents or illnesses which may come your pets way.
Preventative healthcare schemes focus on keeping your pet healthy and protected on an everyday basis. For example, covering their vaccinations, parasite control and health checks.
Find out more about preventative healthcare schemes and pet insurance here: vetcollection.co.uk/health-plans-and-products

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36A Dragon Street
Petersfield
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Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 7pm
Saturday 8:30am - 12:30pm

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Archway Veterinary Surgery was founded in 1991, by Michael Cave when he began as a solo veterinary surgeon. Before becoming a veterinary surgery, the Archway had a chequered history. It began as a Blacksmiths over 100 years ago, it then became a home prior to Michael Cave transforming it into the practice you see today. In 2013 Michael took the decision to hand over the running of the business to someone else, and sold the practice. Archway Veterinary Practice was acquired by CVS(UK)Limited in March 2013, and now operates as part of this larger group of veterinary practices and veterinary service providers. Caroline Balfour is the Senior Vet and her team of 3 Vets, 5 nurses, 3 receptionists and office staff are all dedicated to the care and welfare of your pets, from routine healthcare through to intensive surgical and medical treatments. Ophthalmology referrals Kim Jorgensen, our ophthalmologist sees referrals patients from other veterinary practices as well as giving advice concerning eye problems to our own veterinarians and their clients. He has the expertise and specialist equipment to perform many delicate and complicated procedures. He is always pleased to give further details on request. Archway Veterinary Practice is a trading name of CVS (UK) Limited (Company registration number 03777473) whose registered office is at CVS House, Owen Road, Diss, Norfolk IP22 4ER www.cvsukltd.co.uk