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Following the recent ‘stay at home’ and lockdown orders issued on 4th January, we are continuing to offer as full a range of services for our patients as possible, while adhering to COVID-19 safety guidelines.

We hosted another Pet Blood Bank event on Sunday 10th January. These events help to save the lives of dogs who need a blood transfusion as a result of medical treatment, illness or injury.

If you’re a dog owner, you’ll know that every month is walk your dog month; our canine friends need regular exercise all year round! But during January – with the enjoyment of Christmas a distant memory, the cold weather continuing, and those dreaded January blues to deal with – it can be tempting to put off walking your dog. Walking your dog can bring benefits for both of you, which can be especially important in January, so our advice is to embrace this time of year.

You can no longer use a pet passport issued in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) for travel to an EU country or Northern Ireland. You can still use a pet passport issued in an EU country or Northern Ireland.

We are delighted to have been recognised as a Gold level cat clinic by the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM).

Once again, we’re teaming up with Pet Blood Bank to provide a centre for them to perform regular blood donation sessions. Join us for our next session with Pet Blood Bank on Sunday 10th January. 

Please note we have implemented a price change at Eastcott Vets. A price list is available in the practice. If you have any questions, please speak to a member of the team. Thank you for your continued support. 

Supported by the World Health Organisation (WHO), Antimicrobial Awareness Week aims to increase awareness of global antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and to encourage best practices among clinicians, policy makers and also the public to avoid the further emergence and spread of drug-resistant infections.

With the onset of colder weather, certain conditions that affect our pets can start to worsen. One of these conditions is Osteoarthritis (or OA for short) and below we take a closer look at the disorder and what can be done if your dog is diagnosed with it. What is OA?

As the weather gets colder, you and your pet may be spending more time indoors on the sofa. The lack of exercise can have a negative impact on the physical and mental wellbeing of both you and your pet. With ongoing limitations to outdoor activities because of COVID-19, knowing how to keep your pet fit at home could help keep them healthy and happy.