The Peacocks Veterinary Clinic

15/08/2024

We'd love to hear about the animal charities that you support or wish to highlight. Let's take the opportunity to celebrate them by tagging them in the comments. Feel free to add their website address if they have one so people can find out more information.

Thankfully, the majority of pets in this country are well cared for, and we know that our customers adore their furry friends. That's why the Peacock Vets' team love your pets as much as you do and care for them as best we can. Unfortunately, not all animals are loved or well cared for. There are thousands of charities which exist to improve the care and welfare of pets and other animals, both in the UK and around the world.

For the eagle-eyed amongst you, did you spot that we used the 'Lazy Dog' font for the headline in our post's image? (No, we'd not heard of it before, either😂).

(Please note, the Peacock Vets are not affiliated to any particular charity or charities and cannot take responsibility for any posts or comments left. We simply wish to recognise the wonderful work charities do and to raise awareness, especially for some of the lesser-known animal charities).

03/08/2024

How cute is Bobby, our Pet of the Month for August?

Bobby is an eight-year-old adorable chihuahua. He recently had to undergo a**l gland surgery, but was an excellent patient, and following all the relevant post-surgery checks, he was able to head home on the same day as his surgery.

As with most dogs, he had to wear the 'cone of shame' following surgery to ensure that he didn't lick the area, which actually meant he looked even cuter!

A**l Gland Excision (technically referred to as a Sacculectomy) is a fairly common procedure and is performed to either manage recurrent episodes of blockage, infection and abscess formation or to remove a cancer of the gland. If surgery is carried out to manage repeated blockages and infection, it tends to cure the patient from recurring episodes in the future.

If you are concerned in any way about your furry friends, please call in to see us or give us a call.

01/08/2024

You may be aware that there has recently been an increase in the number of dogs being diagnosed with Brucella canis in the UK. Most cases have been in dogs imported into the UK from Eastern Europe; mated with an imported dog; have had contact with an imported bitch when she's giving birth or are the puppies from an imported dog.

It is recommended that all imported dogs are tested for Brucella canis even if they appear well.

Brucella canis often affects the reproductive system in dogs and can cause infertility and miscarriages. Dogs may also show other signs of the infection such as tiredness;
swelling of lymph nodes in the neck, armpit, or groin (lymphadenopathy) and
back and/or joint problems (including lameness).

The risk to healthy humans is minimal, however, for those with low immunity symptoms can include fluctuating high temperatures, enlarged lymph nodes, headaches and problems in pregnancy.

If you are at all concerned, please call the surgery where we will be happy to advise further.

26/07/2024

Our pets rely on us to keep them fit and healthy, and diet plays a big part.
We all like to treat our furry friends, but remember that not all the foods that we eat are safe for them.
There are even dangers when feeding traditional pet foods to our animals. Too much, too little or insufficient exercise can lead to serious medical issues over the long term.
Call in to chat through the ideal diet to maximise their health, fitness and longevity or read our latest news article on our website.

18/07/2024

School Holidays are imminent; the sun is out (for now) and people are heading off on their holidays. It's time to not only think about sunscreen and ice-creams, but what your pet's going to do over the summer, too.

Wherever you are going, it's worth reading our blog on what considerations and preparations are needed for your furry friends over the summer. Additional vaccinations? Calming solutions? Animal Health certificate (AHC)? Marshfield Farm dog ice cream?

Pop in to see us to discuss your particular needs or treat your pup to an ice cream when you have yours.

https://peacockvets.co.uk/news/how-do-i-prepare-my-pet-for-their-holiday

18/07/2024

18/07/2024

We have no internet or telephone lines operating at present. Whilst we are trying to operate with a hotspot, the signal is very poor.

We obviously want to provide our usual level of service, but it is proving very difficult. Please only try to call us if you have an urgent situation with your pet, or ideally, please visit the practice if you are able to.

The practice is open as usual for any queries, purchases or bookings if you are able to visit in person.

We apologise for any inconvenience and are working with Open Reach to rectify the situation as soon as possible.

10/07/2024

Our favourite emoji has to be the peacock 🦚, obvs!!!!

When we realised that World Emoji Day was an event, we thought it would be fun to find out the types of emojis that our clients use, especially in relation to their pets.

Which one is your favourite? Let us know by World Emoji Day on 17 July. There may be a small prize....🏆🥇🎁

08/07/2024

This is not something we normally get involved in, but due to a particularly sad situation, one of our long-standing clients needs to rehome her dog.

The 11 year-old female dog needs to be rehomed in or around Corsham in a dog-loving home without children and where she won't be left alone for long periods. She is comfortable around other dogs and has no ongoing health conditions.

If you believe that you are in a position to take on this dog and would like to be considered, please contact Iris via the practice during opening hours.

Please, no time wasters as this is a genuinely difficult situation which we are simply hoping to assist with to help her owner.

02/07/2024

Like many cats, beautiful George was involved in a fight with some of his feline 'friends'. One of the bites he received became infected and caused an abscess - a common issues for cats who fight.

Lizzi initially lanced the abscess and drained the pus, but sadly antibiotics are not always sufficient to pe*****te into an abscess and if draining doesn't help, surgery is required to remove any infection from the tissues under the skin or in the muscle etc.

An x-ray showed that George also had a bone infection which could have been as a result of the fight as cat bites are very infectious. Iris therefore operated to ensure that all the pus and infected tissue was removed.

As you'd expect, we made sure that George had regular check ups to ensure that his wounds healed and to remove his stitches. He completed 4 weeks of antibiotics and appears to be back to his usual 3 year-old self.

When cats (or other animals) fight it can be difficult to identify specific wounds due to their fur, but you may notice that they are not eating as usual or showing signs of pain. They may develop a fever and could become extremely unwell if they are left untreated.

Don't wait until they are very unwell, we will be happy to check them over to ensure nothing untoward is happening. Infected wounds and abscesses can usually be prevented if treated promptly. Please give us a call.

🐕🐈🐹🐰If you'd like your furry friend to be considered for the Pet of the Month, please send in their photo and their details. They don't need to have had treatment or gone through the surgery that the gorgeous Siamese George had to endure. 🐰🐹🐈🐕

27/06/2024

We hope you've been enjoying the sunshine and getting outside more, but there are a few potential dangers for you to be aware of and ways to avoid them in our latest blog 'Are there dangers in my garden and the great outdoors?'

https://peacockvets.co.uk/news/are-there-dangers-in-my-garden-and-the-great-outdoors

If you have any concerns that your pets might be dehydrated; have been bitten or stung; suffering from heatstroke or you suspect a grass seed has got into their ear or any other issue please call us straight away.

Stay safe and have fun in the sun 🌞😎🌞

22/06/2024

🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛ LOST CAT 🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛

Oscar, a black and white cat escaped from his carrier on the way to seeing us on Thursday. He was last seen in Post Office Lane.

Oscar is neutered and has a limp and his owner is obviously very concerned for his safety. If you have seen him, fed him, or picked him up, please contact the surgery:
https://peacockvets.co.uk/contact

12/06/2024

We all love to treat our pets (and ourselves) and there will no doubt be lots of things to choose from at the Taste of Corsham food festival this Saturday.

Please don't be tempted to give your pets foods which you eat as not everything is suitable for them. Why not call in to see our range of dog treats including Marshfield Farm Scoop’s for Dogs ice cream? We're open until midday on Saturday and would love to see you and your furry friends.

For information on the specific issues with chocolate and ideas for suitable treats, read our blog https://peacockvets.co.uk/news/chocolate-and-our-pets-the-dangers

Take care, and have safe and fun foodie Saturday.

Corsham Town Council

03/06/2024

We'd like to introduce you to Molly - June's Pet of the month. Isn't she purrfect? 😻

Looking after Molly is a top priority for her owners, who spread the cost of her preventative care and check-ups by being members of our 'Top Cat Plan'.

Open to cats of all ages and sizes, our cat plan covers annual vaccines and includes free anti-parasite treatment (delivered to your home) plus free 6-monthly health checks and nurse nail clips. If your cat is not already microchipped, that will be included free, too, plus any insurance administration will be carried out free of charge.

Why not call in or phone us to run through the benefits for your cat? Alternatively, full details can be found on our website https://peacockvets.co.uk/top-pet-club

(We also have a 'Top Dog Plan' for your canine pals as well as a 'Top to Tail Plan' which offers even more, with certain operative procedures and behaviourist visits covered).

As an independent vet practice, we are always looking for new ways to care for your pets, while looking after your wallet, too.

28/05/2024

Are you planning on getting away from it all this year?

Don't forget to consider the implications for your pets. Read our latest blog for top tips to plan a great holiday for your pet.

As we all know, a happy pet means a happy owner, so if you know they're enjoying themselves, it will mean you can go away and enjoy yourself, too.

21/05/2024

Buddy isn't normally a fan of the vets, but his owner tells us he's a fan of Peacock's Vets:

I wanted to thank you for being so wonderful at our recent visit.
Buddy has never liked visiting the vets - especially after one vet muzzled him, which made the situation worse. At Peacocks Vets, however, Iris made him feel so welcome and at ease. She examined him on the floor whilst giving him treats and a lick mat in the reception area. Once he was settled, we took him into her room just to get him used to it for next time. His tail never stopped wagging, and I think he is a fan! I am so grateful to the entire Peacock's team for making both Buddy and I relaxed - if he's happy, I'm happy, too.
Thank you so much again.

If your furry friend is like Buddy and not too keen on visiting the vets, why not call in to see us? We can discuss the best way to look after them. Don't forget, you can also speak to our registered vet nurse and pet behaviourist, Karen, for any behavioural issues that your pets might have, not just visiting the vets.

16/05/2024

From 10 June it will be law to microchip your cat. Why not take advantage of our fantastic offer?

For all cats aged 2 years and over, we have halved our microchipping charge for existing patients. The normal cost will be £20.

To read the benefits of microchipping your cat, look out for our blog in the News section of our website. https://peacockvets.co.uk/news/microchipping-cats-is-now-a-legal-requirement

01/05/2024

Congratulations to the lovely Lottie - our Pet of the Month for May.

This lovely photo was taken outside the vets when Lottie was a day patient. She had an x-ray screening to assess her hip and elbow scores. These scores give a risk indication of hip or elbow dysplasia (where the joints don't develop correctly, causing pain). This screening is essential for anyone wanting to breed from their dogs as dysplasia is an inherited condition.

If you're worried about your pet's joints, are thinking of breeding from them, or are concerned in any other way about your furry friends, please call in to see us.

Enjoy your treats, Lottie 🐾

23/04/2024

We're growing!

In addition to changing the layout of our reception area and adding specialist equipment to our theatre, our team continues to expand, too.

Read our latest blog telling you more about our ever-growing team here: https://peacockvets.co.uk/news/our-ever-growing-team Do call in to meet us as we love seeing you and your furry friends.

15/04/2024

We don't mean to put you off your dinner, but it's that time of year again when ticks (pictured), fleas, worms and other nasties can attack your pets.

Call in to discuss how we can help protect your furry friends with the most appropriate parasite treatment needed. Lungworm, for example, is found in the slime of slugs and snails - so protection is essential if your pet eats snails!

To help you spread the cost of pet care, including the correct anti-parasite treatment delivered to your home, why not check out our Top Pet Club plans? https://peacockvets.co.uk/top-pet-club

Remember, these pests can cause discomfort and disease to humans, too, and our pets put us at risk if they become infected, which is why we're here to help you.

11/04/2024

For Kaylee and Evie, the important work of Squirrel Watching has been a lifetime's work. Needing to be alert for movements in the trees and always ready to have fun with their furry friends, they love their walks to 'work'.

Anne Hooper submitted their photo for our 'Walk to Work Day' photo competition, and we're delighted to award them a bag of tasty treats to share as winners 🥇🥇. Congratulations - and keep up the good work 🐿️.

Look out for more competitions and prize draws over the coming months which are open to patients and non-patients to enter. Why not share our page with your friends so that they can enjoy the fun as well? (We also share important information for the care of your pets, too).

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03/04/2024

ATTENTION ALL PET OWNERS -PRIZE ALERT

Don't forget to take a photo of you and/or your pet for our prize draw. Photos of funny walks, pets in puddles, cats getting you up early so you can walk to work, rabbits in pet carriers sneaking into work with you - as long as you explain the link to this Friday, 5 April, you'll be entered.

We will enter all photos posted as a comment here before 7 April (or on a similar post on our Instagram page) into a draw. The winning photo will receive a suitable treat for their pet.

02/04/2024

How gorgeous is this month's 'Pet of the Month', Poppy?

Can you tell Poppy is now a cheeky teenager? Full of character, Poppy joined Peacock Vets when she had her initial puppy vaccinations and is now 1 year and 3 months old.

Having benefited from our Puppy bundle including puppy parties with our behaviourist and registered vet nurse, Karen, she now enjoys all the benefits of our Top Dog Club providing free annual vaccinations and year-round parasite control protecting Poppy from those pesky fleas, ticks and worms!

For more details of our pet protection packages, head to our website: https://peacockvets.co.uk/top-pet-club or call us to chat through your needs. We're here to look after your pet like you look after them 💕🐾

25/03/2024

URGENT - We have had a stray dog brought in to us this evening. Please contact us if you are missing your pooch. Proof of ownership will be required.

25/03/2024

Happy Easter from the Peacock Vets team.

Easter is a time for fun, and often lots of chocolate!🍫🥚🪺

Please remember that whilst it's a great treat for many of us humans, chocolate can be really dangerous for our pets.

Please take a moment to read our blog on how to keep you and your furry friends safe over the Easter period. Please share it with your friends who have pets, too.

Vet services in the Corsham, Somerset area. We are a small, approachable team and offer a comprehensive range of veterinary services at the clinic in Corsham.

18/03/2024

PRIZE DRAW
Walk to Work Day on Friday April 5th

Great for your physical and mental health as well as helping the planet, we'd love to see photos of you walking to work, particularly with your furry friends!

We will enter all photos posted as a comment here before 7 April (or on a similar post on our Instagram page) into a draw. The winning photo will receive a suitable treat for their pet.

Funny walks, pets in puddles, cats getting you up early so you can walk to work, rabbits in pet carriers sneaking into work with you - as long as you explain the link to , you'll be entered.

Get your thinking caps on! We're also looking to do other fun draws this year, so if you don't or can't walk to work, don't worry - keep looking out for further fun by following our social media pages. Please invite your friends to get involved and follow us, too.

If you need to, start a few stretches and start training for April 5th 😊

15/03/2024

Peacock Veterinary Clinic is celebrating it's third birthday TODAY Friday 15 March. Can you believe that this independent vets practice has been in Corsham for that long?

Iris and her team will be celebrating and would love for you to call in with your pets to wish them a Happy Birthday.

In the meantime, read more about what they've been up to over the past three years in their latest blog post https://peacockvets.co.uk/news/happy-3rd-birthday-peacock-vets

01/03/2024

We're delighted to present Sky, our Pet of the Month for March.

Congratulations Sky - we hope you enjoy your Arden Grange tasty liver treat paste and display your very special certificate in a prominent place - perhaps alongside your gorgeous portrait picture.

Sky is very sweet-natured and is also a very well-travelled young lady, heading off to Italy on a regular basis with her owner. At Peacock vets we issue the necessary Animal Health Certificates for travelling and ensure that she is regularly vaccinated which protects her, her humans and other animals that she meets on her travels.

Don't forget - any pet can enter to become the pet of the month. Simply send us a picture to [email protected]. We love seeing all your furry and feathery friends. Your fur-baby could be next month's star!

05/02/2024

This time our pet of the month goes to... 🥁

Blu! 🎉🎊

This gorgeous girl has been super brave after being attacked by another dog. She had a nasty wound and also needed help from our behaviourist to regain her confidence with other dogs again. Enjoy your well deserved treats! 🐾

Don't forget, all pets can enter the pet of the month competition. Simply send us a picture to: [email protected] and it may be your pet next month!

06/01/2024

This time our pet of the month goes to... 🥁

Our neighbours pets Quinn & Bunbury, enjoy your tasty treat! How cute is this duo? 😍

Whilst you're out and about in Corsham, why don't you check out her lovely store If The Shoe Fits, Corsham.

Don't forget, all pets can enter the pet of the month competition. Simply send us a picture to: [email protected] and it may be your pet next month!