EVENT! The world famous #Dogtember returns to Saltdean Lido this Sept! Running for four weekends, The Mewes Vets is once again extremely proud to be attending every session & give out free vet advice. See you there! More info & book your dog's place: saltdeanlido.co.uk/dogtember #Brighton

Wishing all our dog loving clients a very happy #InternationalDogDay!! Thanks for choosing The Mewes Vets as your local, independent vet practice! Hope you all enjoy a great day with your pooches & please pop in soon for a treat! 🐾 #Brighton #Rottingdean #Peacehaven #HaywardsHeath

'The Mewes Vets host successful family event' Huge thanks SussexWorld for your article about our recent open day giving youngest visitors a chance to try basic vet & nurse skills. We definitely think there were a few future vets & vet nurses!! More: sussexexpress.co.uk/community/mewe…

Meet Cecily, visiting us for her routine healthcheck & annual booster. Please always make sure your four-legged best friend is examined regularly, weighed, plus protected from potentially fatal infectious diseases & common parasites. Ask your vet for details. #AnimalWelfare

Loads of fun judging & representing The Mewes Vets at Helping Paws dog show in #Saltdean. Met so many lovely dogs of all shapes & sizes, lots of clients, plus awarded Best in Show to little Ruby (main pic), saved from the streets as a stray & has now saved her human. #AnimalWelfare

Just a few of the characters met over the weekend whilst on duty with The Mewes Vets at Saltdean Lido's famous #Dogtember doggy swims! One of my favourite events of the year & a must for all dog lovers. Last one next weekend. More details here: saltdeanlido.co.uk/dogtember #AnimalWelfare

A historic lido in East Sussex has hosted what is thought to be one of the biggest canine swimming events in the UK. Tap below to read more: bbc.in/4dGY0FI

This is Henry. He brings his emotional support duck to his hydrotherapy sessions. They get along swimmingly. 13/10

EVENT: 'How to Resuscitate Your Pet in an Emergency' back by popular demand! Part 1 of 2-part series by Dr Julia Mewes in #Peacehaven. Sat 2 Nov, 10-11.30am. Free of charge. Booking essential as places limited, email: [email protected]. Children over 12 welcome! #PetFirstAid

How dogs cope when first exposed to fireworks can depend on your approach & reactions. Thunderstorms are a natural part of all our lives, so most animals learn to cope with them to a point, but some dogs become truly phobic to firework noise & bright lights.

If in charge of a pup, or new dog recently arrived in #Sussex, or you've recently moved nearer to a major display, be aware dogs pick up tiny reactions from you. If you appear fearful or make a fuss, they'll be looking to find out what's upsetting you. Your body language should

Desensitisation involves deliberate exposure to noises at extremely low volumes very regularly. The phobic pet is played a CD/download of fireworks; they gradually become unaffected & stop worrying. If you'd like help with this, discuss it with your vet first. To support & calm

Create a comfortable happy den for your dog where only good things happen; with no windows, or windows blacked out with blinds/thick curtains. Either a small space with walls on all sides, or dog crate covered in a blanket. Put down a well-used rug/pillow, add some favourite

Multiple natural products are on the market thought to have a calming effect on pets; from milk-related tablets to sprays & plug-ins. But don't leave organising these treatments until the #BonfireNight itself - always plan ahead! For really phobic pets, we also have safe stronger

On #BonfireNight, start with a nice long tiring walk while it's still light; tired dogs may get less upset. Dogs have far superior hearing to ours so turning on a cooling fan can be ideal in blocking out some of fireworks. Some dog owners report soothing classical music (such as

Rabbits, guinea pigs & other smaller pets, as prey-species in the wild, live on their ability to detect & react quickly to unexpected noises/movements around them. Bring your small furries into your house, shed, or garage; somewhere where bright flashes won’t reach them & use

All cats should be kept indoors on #BonfireNight. Most have a favourite hidey-hole in your house, but wherever they prefer, let them be there & don’t encourage or force them out until it’s all over. Diffuser plug-ins installed weeks before can help reduce anxiety levels, plus a

Animal companionship charity OSF appoints vet as patron #veterinary #pets Our Special Friends mrcvs.co.uk/en/news/23938/…

Meet handsome Barkley, 9-year-old cockapoo visiting us for his yearly booster & healthcheck. Please always make sure your pet is fully protected against common, sometimes life-threatening, diseases & parasites found in their environment. Ask your vet for details. #AnimalWelfare

This #RemembranceWeekend, as well as all the brave humans who gave everything for us to enjoy our freedom, please also consider the millions of animals who served our country over the years & still play a major part in helping protect us from conflict every day. #LestWeForget