Dr. David A. Hodges

Vet of the Year Nominee 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

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Dave Stephenson
Dave Stephenson
2023-04-28
Always very friendly excellent and professional service
David Foy
David Foy
2023-04-28
David and the team have always been really helpful with our growing puppy, and he was well looked after when he needed some recent surgery. They treated him like one of their own, and he never has a problem visiting the Practice. We would heartily recommend this vetenery practice to anyone.
Sonia Balshaw
Sonia Balshaw
2023-04-27
I have known David for more than 20 years and he has always treated my pets in a caring and professional manner. His wealth of knowledge and expertise is outstanding and the service we have received is second to none. A big thank you to David and the team from myself and Basil.
ellen floyd
ellen floyd
2023-04-27
We bought Ruby for her second injections, her experience and ours were far superior from dealing with previous vets with our previous pets. Ruby looked like she enjoyed her visit tail was wagging as she met the lovely staff. When called in by the vet David (I think it was), he was welcoming. He examined Ruby, and managed to distract her with a treat, she didn’t flinch, but wagged her tail! We are extremely pleased or neighbours recommended us to Stellar Vets, as we had been anxious, but no longer! We came away with great relief that we found a team we will trust.
Denise Kellaway
Denise Kellaway
2023-04-27
Excellent
Sapodilla Chiu
Sapodilla Chiu
2023-04-21
I moved to Littlehampton not long ago and is the first time to visit Stella Vet for Shu Jai' vaccination. I am appreciate and will highly recommend.
Brian Hartley Singer/Guitarist
Brian Hartley Singer/Guitarist
2023-04-21
Dear David, David, Wendy and all the staff at Stellar Vets, we'd like to thank you all for your professionalism and the high level of care that you have shown to us and our cats. You have always very kindly treated them and we have always felt totally confident that your advice has been correct. We appreciate how hard you worked for us at Christmas when Joey sadly passed away. Special thanks to Wendy who looked after her till the end. Just recently, Smooch was in for work on her teeth which she has now recovered from. Poor David was really quite ill that day and looked like he should have been in bed! Even so, Smooch was returned to us with all bad teeth removed and beautifully groomed. Thanks to you all. No doubt we'll be seeing you soon. Yours sincerely with kind regards, Brian and Sally Hartley
Tracey Laws
Tracey Laws
2023-04-19
Another great visit with my boy, another injection, and some good advice from David. Love the friendly, honest service you get from all the staff here. The only vets my boy loves seeing. Thank you for all you do.
Peter Williams
Peter Williams
2023-04-19
I would highly recommend Stellar Vets, very professional, very helpful & very efficient.
Kay Mee
Kay Mee
2023-04-19
Hamish has allergy problems which can be a nightmare found David most helpful and informative regarding care and treatment.

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"Tyson had been a problem for some time. To be honest we, as a family, were getting to the end of our tether. It looked like we would have to give up Tyson . David was very open with us and said that Tyson's journey would be long and would require an immense amount of hard work on our part. He stressed that we had to commit and do all the exercises that he set for us. We really did not want to give up Tyson so we agreed to do what ever it took. Well three months later and yes a lot of hard work, Tyson is a new dog. We are all so happy. Thank you Dr. Dave"

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1 week 11 hours ago

Let's find a home for Willow

Willow - We never understand why some people shy away from black cats but this lovely girl has had very little interest and is repeatedly overlooked.

She’s been waiting patiently for too long now and we really want to find her an adult-only, pet-free home where she can settle in time for the Summer.

Aged five, she can be shy at first but once she gets to know you, you’ll be a friend for life!

If you can help, and meet the re-homing criteria, please email adoption@worthingcatwelfaretrust.org

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1 week 4 days ago

Sorry to everyone whose appointments had to be moved this morning. Turns out I need an emergency root canal ! 😱

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1 week 5 days ago

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1 week 6 days ago

Let's find a home for MISCHA

MISHA - Are you looking for an older cat that is beautiful inside and out?

Aged 11, stunning Misha is a Snow Bengal - a breed that we don't see very often.

A vocal, friendly cat she needs an adult-only household where she can be the only pet. She'd be great company and a lovely addition to a kind home.

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2 weeks 1 day ago

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2 weeks 1 day ago

Not a green eye alien. A poor little Guinea-Pig with a massive corneal ulcer. We put a dye on to the cornea and then shine a uv lamp on the eye. If there is an ulcer then the dye sticks to the ulcer and it will fluoresce and show up the ulcer. This one is massive!

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2 weeks 6 days ago

Buddy and Tipsy - This loveable pair are great friends and would love a new home together, after their previous owners’ circumstances changed.



Buddy is very sociable - a real “Meeter and Greeter” - and Tipsy is also a friendly cat, but needs more time and space to get to know you.



We’ve checked with the previous owner and we think the pair could live with other calm cats, in a quiet home, but not with dogs. They should also be fine with older children, aged 12 plus.



Both cats are four-years-old and would love access to a garden.

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3 weeks 2 days ago

Ouch! This poor dog had a nail that had grown right round punctured the skin kept going and re-exited the skin puncturing the skin a second time. It had then got infected. Dog obviously not happy 🐶😡

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3 weeks 4 days ago

***********UPDATE**********
Due to some fantastic detective work by Lisa and Olivia we have found this cats pet parents.

Turns out she is 23 years old! and called Fifi.

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Does anyone know this cat? Found in Littlehampton. Microchip but details not kept up to date. We think her name is She-She or possibly Chi-Chi

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1 month 2 weeks ago

This poor cat had recently gone off his food. He has been drooling and having trouble eating harder food. The owner had felt a lump under his chin and wondered if he had bad teeth.
Examination of the teeth did not suggest a bad tooth so we took an X-ray of the Skull/Jaw.
Unfortunately the X-ray very clearly showed a bone tumour.
Treatment is only palliative, to make this poor cat as comfortable as possible so he can enjoy the rest of his days pain free.
So sad as such a lovely cat.

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