Arun Veterinary Group

05/12/2025

BVA eye score spaces available next week! If you are looking to breed from your dog, you should have a clinical eye examination beforehand to screen for a range of inherited diseases 🐶

SPACES STILL AVAILABLE

We have limited slots still available on our next BVA eye scoring clinic next week! The clinic is being held at our hospital on Thursday 11th December. Don't miss your chance to book one of these rare free slots.

Our ophthalmologist Helen is one of only 38 expert veterinary ophthalmologists around the United Kingdom who can carry out clinical eye examinations to identify inherited and non-inherited conditions in dogs. This scheme is run by the British Veterinary Association - BVA and is open to all dogs, including pedigree and crossbreed dogs.

Anyone planning to breed dogs should carry out clinical eye examinations for both parents, and use these results to make informed breeding decisions.

Even if you don't plan to breed from your dog, regular eye exams can help identify hereditary eye diseases early and other underlying health issues. It's always better to be proactive when it comes to your pet's health!

Interested? Reserve a space via our website now! https://southdownsveterinaryreferrals.co.uk/register-your-interest-in-bva-eye-scoring/

05/12/2025

We’ve had a stray entire male cat handed into our Chichester hospital this morning.

He is black and white, and was found in a Rose Green, Bognor. Unfortunately he is not microchipped.

If you believe this may be your cat, please contact our Chichester team: https://arunvetgroup.co.uk/contact-chichester/

04/12/2025

This is Huey, a 1 year old labrador who popped into our Westergate branch recently. He heads straight for the scales every time — he’s learned that stepping on them earns him a gravy bone! Good boy, Huey 🥰

03/12/2025

We’ve had a stray black and white female spaniel handed into our Pulborough branch this afternoon. We estimate her to be around 7 years old. She is microchipped but unfortunately the number isn’t working.

She is currently at our Pulborough branch but will shortly be taken to our Storrington hospital for our night team to care for her until her owners are located.

03/12/2025

Storrington Late-Night Christmas Event – Travel Update 🎄

On Thursday 4th December, Storrington Parish Council will be holding their Late-Night Christmas Event from 5–8pm.

Please be aware that Church Street and North Street will be closed between 2pm and 10pm.

Clients can still reach us by coming in from the opposite end of the road, but we do recommend allowing a little extra time for your journey to avoid any delays.

Thank you, and safe travels to everyone visiting us that evening ❤️

03/12/2025

02/12/2025

A customer’s cat has escaped from our Westergate car park this afternoon. He slipped out while being taken from the car and ran through the bushes into the estate behind the practice.

He is microchipped but we don’t believe he is wearing a collar.

If you live locally, we’d be really grateful if you could keep an eye out for him. Please contact our Westergate team on 01243 859911 if you see him or have any information — thank you so much for your help.

02/12/2025

The festive season is full of sparkle, new scents, and activity — but for many cats, all that change can feel overwhelming.
Cats love routine, and even small disruptions can leave them feeling unsettled. From twinkling lights to noisy gatherings, Christmas can be a confusing time for our feline friends.

Try to keep your cat’s day-to-day routine as normal as possible. Feed them at the usual times, keep litter trays in their regular place, and make time for your normal moments of play or attention. Cats thrive on predictability — when everything else is different, familiarity is what helps them feel safe.

If you’re away from home, ask someone your cat knows to feed them and check in regularly, rather than changing their environment. Boarding or unfamiliar sitters can cause anxiety, especially for cats who aren’t used to it.

Throughout December, our Westergate branch will be running weekly cat only clinics run by Emma and Fran, every Thursday from 2–3pm and offer a peaceful, dog-free space designed to make visits as stress-free as possible.

28/11/2025

Yesterday we had a tabby and white entire male stray cat handed into our Chichester hospital. He was found on Shearwater Drive in Bognor. Unfortunately he does not have a microchip or collar. Sadly, he had to be put to sleep on welfare grounds.

If you believe this may be your cat, please contact our Chichester team: https://arunvetgroup.co.uk/contact-chichester/

Contact Arun Vet Group Westergate if you are a new client looking to find us, register, or need to book a consultation or emergency appointment.

28/11/2025

Say hello to Seymore! He was in at Ashington this week for his castration. Hard to believe the last time we saw him he was a little pup — now he’s 56kg and still just as sweet🤗