Estcourt Vets Devizes

11/12/2024

10/12/2024

This is how we roll at Estcourt Vets 🐾

Meet Mao the adorable Russian Dwarf Hamster who came in for a check up with our vet James 🩺

Here he is exploring reception from the safety of his exercise ball 🐹

09/12/2024

Winter can be a beautiful time to explore the outdoors with your dog, but the cold weather and icy conditions can be hard on their paws 🐶

We want to help you make sure your dog stays safe and comfortable during those chilly winter walks. Here are some simple ways to protect their paws this winter season 👇

https://www.estcourtvets.co.uk/how-to-protect-your-dogs-paws-during-winter-walks-in-wiltshire

08/12/2024

Adopt, Don’t Shop: Give a Cat a Home This Month! 🏡🐱

Thinking about adding a new feline friend to your family? December is National Cat Lovers Month, the perfect time to open your heart and home to a cat in need!

🐾 Local shelters are full of wonderful cats waiting for their forever home. If you’re ready for the purrfect addition, consider adopting.

Our team at Estcourt Vets is here to support you with the best care, from wellness exams to behaviour advice – contact us now: 01380 723687! 🐾

05/12/2024

🎄🎁 It’s that time of year! Do you have an advent calendar for your pet?

Whether it’s homemade or store-bought, advent calendars can be a fun way to treat your furry friend each day in the lead-up to Christmas!

Do you make or buy one for your pet? Share a photo of your pet’s advent calendar in the comments! 🎅🐾

04/12/2024

‼️ PLEASE READ ‼️

‼️ Important Client Notice, Please Read ‼️

You may receive an email from Petchip.network advising that your pet’s microchip registration has expired and you need to pay for it to be updated – PLEASE IGNORE. THIS IS A SCAM.

The email comes with a link taking you to a page showing your pet’s name, microchip number, your contact phone number and looks very convincing. PLEASE IGNORE.

There is a list of approved databases on the government website:
https://www.gov.uk/get-your-dog-cat-microchipped

Typically you would only pay a fee or first registering your pet or if you contact the company to update your details .

It is important to keep your pet’s microchip contact details up-to-date including if you move address or change phone number/ email address. Please contact your microchip provider direct to update your details.

03/12/2024

Our wonderful vet Alexandra’s gorgeous boy Thicket being a superstar donating blood to help a kitten in need 🐾🩵

03/12/2024

Missed appointments ⏰

Last month we had 42 missed appointments with our vets and nurses 🩺

This is 42 appointments that could have used for pets in need 🐾

We appreciate that occasionally appointments may need to be rescheduled at short notice but please remember to call us and let us know if you cannot make an appointment so we can make it available for a pet that needs one 🐶🐱

Thank you 🐾💚

03/12/2024

Our December winners!

Thank you to Bengy and Tich's owner for sharing their photo with us!

02/12/2024

🎄🐾 Pet of the Month! 🎅📸

It’s time for our Pet of the Month contest, and we’re getting into the holiday spirit! 🎄🐶🐱 We want to see your pet in their festive best—whether they’re rocking a Christmas jumper, posing by the Christmas tree, or just bringing the holiday cheer in their own adorable way!

🌟 Post your pet photos in the comments for a chance to be featured as our next Pet of the Month! 🌟 We can’t wait to see all the jolly, furry faces. Let the cuteness begin! 🎁🎅

27/11/2024

Here at Estcourt Vets we are officially stepping in to Christmas 🎄

Our tree is up and we have Christmas toys galore carefully picked out by our lovely receptionist Julie 🧸

Pop in to pick the perfect Christmas gift for your fur baby 🎅🏻

And whilst you’re here pop a gift of toys or food in our charity collection boxes under the tree to help support our local rescues ❤️

26/11/2024

❄️ Winter is almost here! Make sure your pet stays warm and cozy.

As temperatures drop, pets can feel the cold too. Consider getting your dog a winter coat for those chilly walks, and make sure their bed is in a warm, draft-free area.

What’s your pet’s favourite way to stay warm? 🐾

26/11/2024

Pablo and Shannon 🐶

Meet adorable Maltese Terrier Pablo and our lovely new vet Shannon 🐾 Pablo came in yesterday for a general anaesthetic to be castrated 🩺

Scroll across to see a snapshot of Pablo’s day with us; here he is having some cuddles before his procedure with Shannon, Pablo in surgery, and sat like such a good boy in recovery ❤️‍🩹

21/11/2024

What a happy ending for Wilson 🩵🐾

21/11/2024

Say hello to Syd 🐾

Gorgeous English bull terrier Syd came in to see vet Emma and SVN Lara for a general anaesthetic to remove two masses 🩺

Here he is being such a good boy in his kennel 🩵 Scroll across to see Emma and Lara operating, followed by Syd being carefully monitored by Lara in recovery 🐶

19/11/2024

Recovery cuddles with Lucy and Chip 🥰

How sweet is this moment between Chip and our RVN Lucy?! 🐾

Chip came in to be neutered by vet Arek, and here is Chip enjoying plenty of fuss and careful monitoring after his procedure 🩺

18/11/2024

Here are 5 practical tips from our Vet James, to help you keep your furry friend healthy and comfortable during the winter months 🐶🐱

https://www.estcourtvets.co.uk/5-tips-for-managing-chronic-pet-ailments-over-winter

18/11/2024

Meet handsome boy Alfie 🐾

Alfie came in to see vet Emma and lead RVN Gemma for a general anaesthetic, dental and mass removal 🩺

Scroll across to see Emma inducing Alfie’s anaesthetic, taking his x-rays and to see Alfie recovering in Gemma’s lap back in his kennel 🩵