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What is socialisation in dogs

The term socialisation in dogs very simply means the learning process a puppy must go through in order to learn key life skills. This ensure that a puppy is happy and confident in all environments and has the skills to be able to communicate effectively within its social group.

Eastcott Vets chosen charity for 2017 - Hearing Dogs for Deaf People 

Do you love dogs and are you looking for a new challenge? Do you want to challenge yourself? Why not contact Hearing Dogs? There are many volunteering roles. You could look after their life-changing hearing dog puppies, walk a Hearing Dog, volunteer at their training centres, local events or have your own fundraising event. Visit the Hearing Dogs for Deaf People website for more information.

RVHD2 Vaccine for Rabbits

New strain of deadly rabbit viral haemorrhagic disease (VHD).

You can now book your pets vet appointments online with Eastcott Vets. Please select the ‘Already visited the practice’ option when you use online booking for the first time if you have pets registered with us. This will enable you to set up a password and book appointments. We do require an up to date phone number and email address in order for the vets booking system to verify your details and forward a password link. If you feel that your details may have changed since you first registered your pets, please contact our Client Care team who can update your records.

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Lungworm in Dogs

In 2014 we reported our first confirmed case of lungworm in a dog in Swindon.

Pet insurance is a crucial part of owning a pet. There are many pet insurers in the UK and finding the right one can be time consuming. Let Eastcott Vets in Swindon help you find the right match for your pets providing you with direct insurance claims.

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Babesiosis

Babesiosis is a life threatening disease caused by a parasite (Babesia spp.) that can be transmitted to dogs by ticks. Infected ticks are found globally, historically sparing the UK, there have been recent confirmed cases of Babesia canis in Essex. None of the infected dogs had travelled abroad but had all been exercised in the same area. Vets in the area have reported an increase in local dogs being rescued from abroad.