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We celebrate World Heart Day today on 29 September 2020. This is the world’s biggest awareness-raising platform for cardiovascular disease (CVD) which is accountable for nearly half of all non-communicable disease deaths in humans.

Training a dog to walk on a lead comfortably and safely is one of the most critical skills that you will teach your dog as a responsible pet owner.

As our pets get older they are prone to certain health conditions linked with age, just like us humans

The main difference is that they are unable to tell us if they are not feeling quite right and in some cases, our pets are quite good at hiding the signs.

We’ve “fetched” seven fun canine facts to share with you. You may know some of these already, and others may be new info for your trivia bank...

Heidi, a 9-year-old female Dachshund, was referred to our Referrals’ emergency and critical care service in February this year due to a history of progressive lethargy and exercise intolerance. Her oral mucous membranes were white and she was severely anaemic (PCV 10%; normal range 35 – 55%). This warranted a blood transfusion to increase her circulating red blood cells to an acceptable level.

It can be a challenge keeping the kids occupied during the summer holidays, especially if you are opting for a staycation this year, so here are five ideas that may help you out!

Our referrals colleagues are teaming up with Pet Blood Bank to provide a centre for them to perform regular blood donation sessions. You do not need to be a registered client of Eastcott Vets for your dog to be able to help other patients. Join us for our first session with Pet Blood Bank on Tuesday 11th August 2020! 

The daily walk forms an important part of our dog’s routine; a chance for them to stretch their legs (and ours!). As it’s something we do every day, we may not always be aware of some of the rules and restrictions in place when we wander through the park or woodland.

Have your holiday plans this summer taken on a different look and feel? Are you swapping sunbeds and sand for…well, a field? Camping and caravanning is the holiday trend for summer 2020. Many campsites are fully prepared to safely cater for families over the coming months and the great news is, many are happy to welcome our dogs too!

As we transition from lockdown, more of us are exploring the outdoors with our pets in the summer weather. With increased time outside, the chances of coming across injured or sick wildlife also multiply. If you encounter a wild animal in need, it can be hard to know what to do. Wild animals can be very unpredictable if approached by humans, especially when they are frightened or injured.