Brelades Vets

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We have a dedicated team of staff who will treat all animals as if they were our own. In the event of an emergency please telephone the main Surgery at Dorking, 01306 883086 day or night. The out of hours recorded message will inform you who to contact. We provide our own emergency cover Monday – Friday until 2200hrs and Saturday -Sunday 0900 hrs – 1800 hrs, after these hours our phones go to Vets

Now Guildford 01483 346203 who are able to provide cover for overnight emergencies. All emergencies until 2200 hrs Monday- Friday and 0900 hrs – 1800 hrs Saturday and Sunday are seen at Dorking.

03/06/2026

We have had a stray cat handed in from the Vincent Lane area in Dorking. She is a lovely tortoiseshell. If you think she might be yours please call us on 01306 883086.

Veterinary Nurse Awareness MonthOur nursing team play another vital role by running their own consultations and clinics ...
29/05/2026

Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month

Our nursing team play another vital role by running their own consultations and clinics to help ensure your pet’s general health and wellbeing are maintained. These include pre-neuter checks, post-operative checks, weight clinics, nail clips, wound management and bandaging, puppy and kitten checks, microchipping, dental checks, senior pet checks, dematts, grooming, blood pressure monitoring and diabetic clinics. As part of these clinics, we also offer confidence visits, a chance for your pet to visit us with the aim of gaining experience, reassurance and a positive take on vet visits. We can use these visits as an opportunity to practice sitting on the scales, having a physical examination or preparing for injections. Sometimes it’s just nice for them to visit for a hug and a chat!

Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month 2026Monitoring of sedation and anaesthesia are essential skills performed daily by our ...
28/05/2026

Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month 2026

Monitoring of sedation and anaesthesia are essential skills performed daily by our nurses to keep your pet safe. Drugs are used to keep your pet calm and comfortable whilst undergoing diagnostic tests and surgical procedures. They allow the patient to be prepared, which may involve clipping hair and cleaning the skin, and aid a smooth recovery.

The nursing team ensure the patient’s level of consciousness is appropriate, their vital signs remain within a safe range and are accurately recorded, and any interventions required are performed quickly.

They also monitor our patients as they recover from sedation and anaesthesia, ensuring they regain consciousness, have adequate pain relief and are fed as soon as possible.

Every sedation and anaesthetic is tailored to the individual patient and our nurses are heavily involved in this process.

It’s Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month and we want to celebrate and show our appreciation for our amazing nursing team. V...
27/05/2026

It’s Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month and we want to celebrate and show our appreciation for our amazing nursing team.

Veterinary nurses are an essential part of every veterinary practice and we wouldn’t be the team we are without our Registered Veterinary Nurses, Student Veterinary Nurses and Animal Care Assistants.

Our nursing team have many roles including caring for hospitalised patients, administering medications, fluid therapy, nutritional management and infectious disease control. Our nurses perform imaging such as radiographs and ultrasound. They are key players in every surgical and dental procedure, responsible for preparing the patient, monitoring the anaesthetic and performing some surgical procedures. Our nurses obtain and prepare samples like blood, urine and ear smears and analyse these in our laboratory to help reach a diagnosis.

They are true advocates for our patients, ensuring they are happy and comfortable.

The South East are under an amber heat health alert until 27th May. Avoiding overheating and heat stroke is essential fo...
22/05/2026

The South East are under an amber heat health alert until 27th May. Avoiding overheating and heat stroke is essential for the health and safety of our pets.

If you notice signs of overheating you should rapidly cool first and transport second.

There is some misinformation that cooling too fast could push your pet into shock, but if they have heat stroke, they’re already in shock. Body heat is the immediate threat to life so rapid cooling is the priority.

* Move your dog to a cool shaded place with air movement, like a breeze, fan or air con.
* Offer a small amount of water to drink.
* Cool them by pouring water of any temperature that is cooler than they are over them and combine this with air movement. If you cannot provide a source of air movement, just keep pouring cool water on them (using a hosepipe or shower can help).
* Covering your dog in wet towels can trap a tiny bit of heat, but they will not cause your dog to warm up any more than they already are, so they are an option.
* Ice water on the skin does cause some constriction of the blood vessels in the skin, but not enough to slow cooling or cause any other significant complications.
* Stop cooling when your dog is 40C, if you don’t have a thermometer, cool for at least 5 minutes before transporting.
* Call your vet then transport your pet to the vet after cooling. Ideally use air con in the car to continue cooling.

It’s easy for our pets to overheat in warm weather. Unlike us, they cannot remove layers when it gets hot and they are u...
22/05/2026

It’s easy for our pets to overheat in warm weather. Unlike us, they cannot remove layers when it gets hot and they are unable to cool down by sweating. Their main method of cooling is through panting.

It doesn’t always have to be really hot for heat related injury to occur. Exercising in warm weather or being left in a warm or humid environment that is poorly ventilated can rapidly result in overheating. Avoidance is always best but it is important to know the signs so you can intervene quickly.

Some animals are at higher risk of overheating:
* Animals who are overweight
* Brachycephalic breeds
* Pets with thick coats
* Elderly or very young animals
* Those with pre-existing conditions, especially airway, lung or heart problems

Signs of overheating include: heavy panting, elevated body temperature, a floppy dark red tongue, excessive drooling, slow to respond or ignoring commands, shade seeking, vomiting/diarrhoea, glazed eyes and staggering. In severe cases, they may suffer seizures, collapse, lose consciousness or even die.

PUPPY PREPARATION : MEETING OTHER ANIMALS OUTSIDEIt is important to get your puppy used to meeting dogs of all ages, sha...
18/05/2026

PUPPY PREPARATION : MEETING OTHER ANIMALS OUTSIDE

It is important to get your puppy used to meeting dogs of all ages, shapes and sizes.

Quiet, sociable, fully vaccinated dogs can be invited into your garden for short supervised play sessions. The dogs should be kept on a loose lead so that play can be interrupted if needed (if they become too excitable or physical). Progress to new introductions in new locations and on walks.

Don’t let your puppy run up to other dogs as this may result in negative interactions – remember other dogs may be in-training, nervous, unfriendly or recovering from surgery. It is a good idea to check with the owner before allowing free play.

It is not only other dogs that your puppy may come across when outside, they are also likely to meet horses and farm animals on their walks. To ensure your puppy feels comfortable around these animals we need to start introductions from an early age and from a safe distance – this may be in your arms if your puppy is not yet fully vaccinated. Once your puppy is fully vaccinated you can think about walking past fields or sitting with your puppy and allowing them to watch these animals from afar. Always reward calm behaviour with praise and treats.

Prevention is better than cure! Untreated high blood pressure in cats can lead to serious and irreversible damage to the...
14/05/2026

Prevention is better than cure!

Untreated high blood pressure in cats can lead to serious and irreversible damage to the heart, brain, kidneys and eyes. Sadly, hypertension is a common cause of blindness in cats, and we do see cats who present with blindness who have not had any prior symptoms relating to hypertension so this can come as quite a shock!

By being proactive and booking your cat in for regular blood pressure checks, you can avoid the potentially life-threatening consequences of feline hypertension.

It’s which is why we’re spreading awareness of how important it is to know the signs of high blood pressure in your ca...
13/05/2026

It’s which is why we’re spreading awareness of how important it is to know the signs of high blood pressure in your cat.

Signs of feline hypertension will be subtle initially so they are easily missed. They include behaviour changes, sleeping more or yowling at night. These signs are a crucial indicator that something is not right. Investigating the cause can prevent disease progression and avoid serious and irreversible damage to the heart, brain, kidneys and eyes. This is why early detection is key.

Blood pressure checks are the best way to diagnose and screen for feline hypertension. Be sure to book regular checks for your cat.

Did you know that May is Feline Hypertension month? High blood pressure in cats, also known as feline hypertension, is a...
12/05/2026

Did you know that May is Feline Hypertension month?

High blood pressure in cats, also known as feline hypertension, is a potentially life-threatening condition that occurs in around 1 in 5 cats over 9 years of age.

Thankfully, the disease is manageable with medication, and what’s even better is that we can prevent many of the consequences of having high blood pressure if it is caught early.

We know this disease is often missed if senior cats do not have regular blood pressure checks. We recommend yearly blood pressure checks for all cats over 7 years old. The nurses offer this service in their clinics, aiming for a calm quiet environment, with time to relax, to avoid elevating the blood pressure with stress. Call us today to get your cat’s blood pressure checked.

Address

20 Knoll Road
Dorking
RH43EP

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 6pm

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01306883086

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