HOME VISITS - WHAT WE DO BEST 

A thorough physical examination with lots of time for a full history - and in the comfort of your own home - is the single most important procedure your experienced and caring veterinary surgeon can perform. 

   

   

We always attempt to perform this at the time of the visit, no matter the reason of the consultation; whether routine or more urgent. This examination together with a full health history of your pet is the two main reasons why our average consultation time is 20-30 minutes - or more if need be. 

  

It is through the physical examination and history that a majority of diseases may be detected, often in the early stages. Our aim is to promote the practice of preventative medicine. This is the key to good health, longevity as well as improved quality of a hopefully long happy life - and this will benefit both you and your pet, especially when your pet becomes a senior. We believe that a thorough physical exam is instrumental in the practice of high quality preventative veterinary medicine. 

  

Equally important is it that both a routine consultation at the time of for an example a booster vaccination or an emergency consultation for your ill pet when he or she is feeling low or injured, includes a full physical examination and complete history. And all this is conducted in the comfort of your own home without having to add to the worries by moving or transporting your pet to a hospital or to a practice - or even having to clean the car afterwards for various unpleasant proofs of high stress and/or travel sickness of your pet. 

  

We believe that by evaluating your pet in his/her natural environment at home, it is possible to obtain a more accurate diagnosis of existing or potential diseases - at least initially - and sometimes makes it easier to address and offer customized, tailored solutions to your concerns in your pet's own home. 

  

  

 

"Tzofi" posing regally and proud in her favorite spot at home 

(Hove, East Sussex) 

  

We do think sometimes merely the intense stress and the potential physiological side-effects of travelling to the vets in cases of dealing with a very nervous, extra delicate, ill or just frail elderly pet having to make a worrisome journey, could negatively add to some pets' health issues. In these cases this risk could be reduced significantly by using a home visiting vet service.  

  

This is why we think every such special pet (or pet owner even) deserves to have a consultation with a qualified and experienced veterinary surgeon in their normal safe and un-stressful surroundings - at least initially. 

  

If we find reason for further in-depth investigations, surgery or work-ups, we are more than happy to refer to a suitable referral practice to match your requests for either specialist knowledge or a second opinion. We collaborate with many local practices for this but we ourselves do not necessarily believe in extensive and/or expensive investigations at any price at any time - especially when it is your pet! 

  

We believe in going that extra mile (excuse the pun) to find EXACTLY the solution that meets yours and your pet's special need - and certainly not the vet's need. 

  

 

Louie and Pete enjoying an afternoon nap at home. 

  

For all these reasons, we in VETS2HOME have "moved the veterinary consulting room" into your living room (or kitchen or lounge or garden) - where ever your pet feels most comfortable and relaxed. 

  

(WE OFFER THE NEW ANTI-STRESSFUL 14 DAY ANTIBIOTIC INJECTION; ONLY GIVEN ONCE = NO MORE STRUGGLES WITH DIFFICULT TABLETS OR CATS NOT AT HOME IN TIME FOR MEDICATION)