Hot on the heels of winning its latest leading veterinarian award, The Mewes Vets is all set to help you keep your dog or cat cool this summer season.
Many animals battle to control heat in the summer season, frequently choosing to remain in the dubious parts of the garden, be relieved by a mild breeze and preventing pavements that are too hot to manage.
Dr Julia Mewes, senior veterinarian and owner at The Mewes Vets, which has branches in Haywards Heath and Rottingdean, has some convenient ideas for keeping your family pets safe, in addition to a very free-to-enter summer season competitors that’s got to be the coolest thing in the area!
She was speaking simply days after The Mewes Vets was called among the Top 25 Best UK Vets, after countless evaluations left by consumers from practices around the nation were studied.
Julia said: “Just like in humans, some animals can tolerate the heat more than others. We recommend you making sure you have things to hand to keep your pet comfortable. Of course, make sure there’s plenty of cool, fresh water to hand, and some even like to snack on ice cubes!
“Pet-friendly ice cream is another nice occasional treat, but keeping cool, dark spaces for them to rest in, and avoiding over-exercising in the heat of the day is definitely advisable. Pets can easily burn their paws on pavements in just a few minutes.
“You may wish to book older or vulnerable pets in for a health check if you have concerns.”
One lucky reader will win the summer season family pet package of their option – the winner can pick either the dog or the cat reward.
There will be a cool mat, a water bottle, some treats and a copy of among Julia’s own books, Caring for the Older Cat or Caring for Dogs with Mobility Issues. If the winning owner has a dog then a paddling swimming pool is consisted of in the reward, while for a feline winner there will be a water fountain.
Entries should be received by 11.59pm on August 6, 2023, and the editor’s choice is last. The winner needs to have the ability to gather their reward personally from The Mewes Vets in Sussex.
Reflecting on winning the award, Julia said: “We feel very privileged to have been awarded our fourth award over just five years. It demonstrates our team’s passion for delivering the kind of service that we would like our own pets to receive.”
Susie Samuel, CEO of VetHelpDirect, describes: “The BestUKVets Awards were established 11 years ago to reward vet practices that delight their pet-owning clients. We are so pleased that The Mewes Vets has been recognised again, and local pet owners should be reassured that their pets are in very safe hands.”
Reviews which judges thought about consisted of Fen D, who composed: “I’ve been with The Mewes for many years and I recommend them to everyone. The whole team are wonderful. Knowledgeable, kind, clearly animal lovers and also humourous.
“My pets and I always come away happy. I can’t recommend them highly enough.”
The Mewes Vets has actually been using veterinary services in the area for several years. To learn more, book an appointment and or ask about health insurance check out
