The Peacocks Veterinary Clinic

23/06/2025

If you're going on holiday this year, have you considered how you should prepare your pet for their 'holiday'?

From taking them with you to ensuring they have the right vaccinations to stay in kennels or with a home boarder, our helpful blog article gives you the rundown.

Take a look at it here: https://peacockvets.co.uk/how-do-i-prepare-my-pet-for-their-holiday

If you have any concerns or questions about your furry friend when you're on holiday, do call in to see us or give us a call.

(Full disclosure, this 'photo' was created using AI).

20/06/2025

Did you know today has been national 'take your dog to work day'?

We'd love to see photos of your dogs at work with you, whether that's on a farm, in a workplace office, your bedroom office or in a factory or hotel where you work.

Whilst they're not all ours, we have animals with us daily, and they always bring a smile on our faces and lift our mood. Studies have shown that having a furry companion with you can increase your productivity, too. Pet-friendly workspaces can lead to increased job satisfaction and a more positive work atmosphere, as well. Why not ask your boss if you can take your pet to work with you every day, not just 20 June each year?

14/06/2025

10/06/2025

Adders, or the common European viper, are the UK's only venomous snake.

They often live in heathland, moorland and woodlands. They enjoy sunning themselves and will always try to flee, but may attack if they are disturbed. Dogs, therefore, can be at risk of being bitten, although Iris has only seen about 5 cases in her 20+ years of practice.

Symptoms vary, but you will often see two puncture wounds in the centre of an area of swelling. Your dog may also show signs of pain, bleeding, bruising or lameness. In severe cases, animals may collapse, have blood clotting problems, organ failure, tremors or convulsions.

Treatment varies and will depend on your dog's size and medical history.

If you think your dog has been bitten, it is important to minimise movement to prevent the venom from spreading. Carry your dog if possible, and visit the vets as soon as possible.

As always, if you are at all worried, please contact us.

06/06/2025

Did you know that this week has been ? We wanted to share and celebrate some of the brilliant things our team do to help others.

There's not much call for elephant care in Corsham or Chippenham, but our wonderful vet, Jan, has volunteered her time in Thailand to care for elephants (pictured). She treated eye infections, colic and a broken leg whilst she was there.

Another one of our fantastic vets, Lizzi, also volunteers her time to mentor UK-based female Afghan veterinary surgeons. During the 2021 Afghan conflict, she liaised with the Home Office, the British Military and other organisations as well as authorities in Pakistan and Tajikistan to help relocate the group, and remains involved in their training and support.

Family life, work and other commitments often get in the way of volunteering, but 14.2 million people formally volunteered at least once a month in the UK last year, with 25 million doing so informally at least once during the year. Find out more at https://volunteersweek.org/.

02/06/2025

Happy June, Everyone! It's time to announce our adorable Pet of the Month for June, Lucky.

Lucky is a cute Cavalier King Charles spaniel who is very lovable and friendly. Nearly four years old, he came in with a wound on his paw caused by an unknown foreign body. At this time of year, it could have been caused by a grass seed, but we didn't find one. He was such a good and brave boy while we investigated and administered treatment, we felt he deserved to be our Pet of the Month.

Having finished his care with us, he is much improved, so will no doubt wolf down his prize treats, and if this photo is anything to go by, may also give his certificate a quick lick, too!!

Do let us know if you would like your furry friend to be considered as our Pet of the Month.

30/05/2025

We hope you know that we champion and care for your pets as if they were our own. Sadly, not all animals are as loved.

Neglect, mistreatment, accidents and financial circumstances can lead to animals finding themselves in appalling situations with only charities to step in and help them.

Let's use the power of social media to champion the fantastic local and national charities which exist to care for those animals. Please share in the comments the charities which you feel should be championed.



(Please note we don't champion any charity over and above another, and any views expressed in the comments are those of the poster).

28/05/2025

We understand that not all pets like visiting the vets, so we have collated some tips to help make trips more bearable for both you and your furry friend.

Read the article here: www.peacockvets.co.uk/getting-the-most-out-of-a-visit-to-the-vets

We want all your pets to enjoy coming to see us and we will try our best to make it a positive experience for them.

If you have any concerns about visiting either of our clinics, please telephone us or call in to discuss how we can help.

19/05/2025

We are delighted to announce that we are now open longer on a Saturday at our Chippenham clinic.

Due to demand, we are now opening until 5pm on a Saturday. This means that our clients will have access to our friendly team for even longer!

Clients will be able to purchase pet food, treats and accessories, sign up for our Top Pet Club plans, as well as have consultations and other veterinary services.

Call in to see us until 7pm on weekdays and 5pm on Saturdays.

16/05/2025

Are you planning on attending Taste of Corsham this weekend? It's on from 11am to 4pm and is completely free. Visitors can enjoy free samples, the finest food and drink producers, live music, fun activities for children, a Champagne Trail and some entertaining surprises around the town centre, too.

Don't forget that our furry friends can't eat everything that we do, and many of the treats on offer won't be suitable for them. If you want to treat them, the Corsham clinic will be open until midday, selling Marshfield's doggy ice-cream plus other treats created especially for your pets. We'll also have a water bowl as it's forecast to be a hot one!

Corsham Town Council

14/05/2025

As an independent veterinary practice, we are passionate about offering cost-effective care for your animals, but we don’t just care for your pets; we also care about sustainability and looking after our planet.

This is why we've created a NEW and UNIQUE option for Top Pet Club members: so they can benefit from great value benefits and also have the option to care for nature whilst caring for their pets.

To find out more, contact us or have a read of our latest blog article https://peacockvets.co.uk/peacock-vets-offers-new-and-unique-pet-club-options

We regularly review our offerings and are always considering new ways to support you and care for your furry friends. As an independent vets, we have much more flexibility to provide bespoke care, such as Nature Care - a new take on care, for your pet, for our wildlife, for our planet.