As the cold and flu season approaches, pet owners often wonder if their pets can catch these illnesses too. The answer is yes—pets can indeed catch colds and flu, though the viruses that affect them are typically different from those that infect humans.
General Pet Advice
At Eastcott Vets we are proud to offer comprehensive and cost-effective preventative healthcare plans to keep your pet as healthy as possible.
Have you been noticing an increased water intake in your dog or cat recently? There might be instances where you find yourself refilling their water bowl more often than usual.
Finding a lump doesn't necessarily signify a severe health issue, and even if it turns out to be a type of cancer, there could be several treatment approaches available. Let's delve into how we can identify the nature of this lump and explore the potential treatment routes.
Pet passports no longer valid from 1 January 2021
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.
Information for owners who feed their pets raw food
At Eastcott, we fully respect the rights of owners to choose a diet that they feel is best suited to their pet, and for some individuals this may be a raw diet. As a veterinary hospital seeking to maintain the highest standards of infection control, we are constantly reviewing the scientific literature surrounding this topic.
Pet care and pet medication Video Tutorials
Safely and confidently medicate and/or treat your pet with the help of our 'How to' videos. If you are unsure, and would like further help and guidance, please contact our team.
Insuring your Pet
Veterinary medicine, like human medicine has become increasingly sophisticated. The inevitable negative of these medical and surgical advances is their cost.
Pet insurance can help towards the cost of your veterinary bills, providing peace of mind for you and ensuring the best veterinary care for your pet when the need arises.
Care guides for puppies and kittens
Having a new puppy or kitten can be quite daunting, even if you have had a dog or cat before. It is often difficult to remember what you did with your previous pets! We have produced handy packs to help guide you through topics like vaccination, worming, house-training, neutering and all of the things that you need to know.
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