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Husky eyes a bright future after blinding cataracts removed

The grateful owner of a diabetic Husky who had gone almost totally blind has hailed their treatment as “remarkable” after we were able to restore her pet’s sight. Eight-year-old Tinx’s eyesight problems started when she developed diabetes mellitus, causing diabetic cataract formation. She started tripping and bumping into objects when she was walking as her…
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Tearful puppy is now happier than ever

A much-loved Great Dane with multiple eyelid problems, one of which was causing chronic tear overflow, has had her eyesight restored thanks to our ophthalmology surgeons. Poor 11-month-old Eve’s vision was being affected due to the severity of her eye conditions until she underwent an intricate operation by Head of Ophthalmology Ida Gilbert. The most…
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Eddie – a minimally invasive cardiac surgery case

Eddie, a French bulldog, was diagnosed with severe pulmonary valve stenosis (PS) after investigation of episodes of fainting whenever he was excited. He was diagnosed with early heart failure, and prescribed medication to reduce fluid accumulation. His heart scan showed an over-loaded right side of the heart, and an under-filled left heart. Severity of PS…
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New addition to Internal Medicine team

We’re delighted to announce that Pedro Alves has joined our Internal Medicine team Pedro’s move to Eastcott comes after previously working at two other Linnaeus-owned veterinary hospitals – Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists in Hampshire and DWR Veterinary Specialists in Cambridgeshire. Pedro, who graduated from the University of Lisbon, Portugal, in 2014, explained: “First of all,…
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Important Information

Over the last year, we have seen our costs increase significantly and we have absorbed the majority of these additional costs to try and support our customers during difficult times. However, with costs continuing to escalate, our prices need to increase to offset at least some of these higher costs. These changes will be implemented…
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Eastcott Christmas Opening

Our Clinical Team are available throughout Christmas We just wanted to let you know that we will be open and accepting cases throughout the Christmas period. Our vets, nurses and client care team remain on hand throughout this time to support any urgent referrals and emergency cases that may need our care. We are also…
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Pet antibiotic resistance – how can we safeguard our future?

What does antibiotic resistance mean? Antibiotics can be effective at treating bacterial infections. However, over time bacteria can evolve to become resistant to some antibiotics, making them less effective. The more we use antibiotics then the more quickly bacteria may adapt. It’s difficult to develop new antibiotics and the process can take many years. This…
New Anaesthesia Head of Service

New Anaesthesia Head of Service

We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Mar Del Mar Diaz Arias as our new Head of Service for Anaesthesia and Analgesia Graduating in 2015 from the University Alfonso X el Sabio in Madrid, Mar said she knew she wanted to specialise in veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia while she was still doing her studies. She…
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Expanded Specialist-led Neurology Team

We’re delighted to announce that we have expanded our neurology team with two further appointments, to increase our capacity to care for patients with brain, spine and neuromuscular disorders. Residency-trained neurology clinician Chloe Fisher has joined us along with neurology intern Clare Drury.  Both will work alongside newly-appointed head of neurology Tom Shaw, an RCVS…
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Life’s Looking “Rosie” After Brain Tumour Removed

A much-loved golden retriever who had a brain tumour removed is now completely cancer free thanks to our Neurology team. Often, when a brain tumour is removed, tiny remnants can remain after surgery which, over time, sees the tumour regrow and eventually cause future problems. However, our neurology team successfully removed all of the tumour…