News

In this edition:

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.

In this edition

Max was just weeks old when he was involved in a terrible accident. He suffered multiple jaw fractures and had to be rushed from his owner’s Vet in Swansea to see our Specialist Veterinary Dentist, Peter Southerden. Max’s injuries were severe and he required all of Pete’s expertise to repair the fractures. 

Bailey went missing on 19th November 2014. We had just moved from Moredon to Eldene and had only been there a couple of days when she escaped.

We would like to wish a happy retirement to one of Eastcott’s oldest friends, Pat Oborn. Pat has been training dogs since she was 16 and has been training in Swindon for 38 years. She is very much part of the Eastcott family and for many years has helped us with our Puppy Parties. Despite her retirement we know that she will still be very much involved with dogs, it is in her DNA!

Invitation to "Basics in Body Language" 

What is your dog really trying to tell you and are you listening?

In this edition:

Oak and Furrows Wildlife Rescue Centre

We fundraised and promoted 2 very worthy charities during 2015. With your help we supported Swindon Cats Protection and Mission Rabies.

In a study published in the Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science, experts used an online survey to test a common assumptionthat tortoiseshell cats are more fiery tempered that other coloured cats. The survey used results from 1,274 cat owners. They responded to a questionnaire which asked them to list the frequency and degree of their cat’s aggressive behaviour during everyday interactions, when handled and when taken to the vets. The answers gave each cat a rating on an aggression scale. The scientists felt that the results confirmed that tortoiseshells along with black and white and grey and white cats were more frequently aggressive. The study also found that black and white cats were particularly aggressive when handled; grey and white cats had a ‘hissy fit’ when they visited a vet, and the torties were recorded as more stroppy in everyday interactions with humans.