Pet lovers are being urged to be well prepared for what veterinary experts have highlighted as a time of year which can be difficult to keep animals calm. Noisy celebrations such as Halloween, Bonfire Night, Diwali, Christmas and New Year are all identified as occasions which can cause stress for pets. Help is at hand, …
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Pet owners have been issued a warning by a top Essex vet after two cats died from wounds inflicted by air guns. One cat had a pellet lodged in its chest and the other had one lodged in its spine. Clinical director Kevin Wood said: “These are dreadful incidents and two sets of owners have …
With summer just around the corner, leading Essex vets are reminding cat and dog owners to protect their pets from the misery of fleas, ticks and worms. Although they are a year-round concern, parasites such as ticks and fleas are much more prevalent as the weather gets warmer and pets begin to spend more time …
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A leading Essex vet is urging pet owners across the county to act now if they’re planning to travel to the European Union (EU) later this year. Kevin Wood, clinical director at Cherrydown Vets, in Basildon, is concerned a no-deal Brexit could scupper the current agreement which allows free travel across the EU for dogs, …
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What is a bitch’s season? If you own a bitch (female dog) then provided she has not been spayed she will come into season on a fairly regular basis through her life. This is commonly known as ‘being on heat’ and is something that owners of all dogs need to be aware of. It is …
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Dog owners in Essex have been warned to be aware of new beach restrictions imposed across the county for the duration of the summer season. Many popular beaches now have total bans on dogs until the end of September, while others still welcome pets all year around. Vets at Cherrydown Vets, which has practices in …
Ever wondered what it’s like to be a vet or fancied a tour of your local veterinary practice to see how they care for sick and injured animals? Now’s your chance, as Cherrydown Vets, in Cherrydown West, Basildon, is throwing open its doors for a family fun day on Sunday, June 9. Cherrydown’s Client Care …
A senior vet is urging dog owners across Essex to be on their guard after recent reports of pets being attacked by poisonous snakes. Kevin Wood, clinical director at Cherrydown Vets, which is based in Basildon and has practices in Wickford and Stanford Le Hope, has issued the warning after a number of reported adder …
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A charity which finds new, loving homes for racing greyhounds once they have crossed the finish line for the final time is urging people to be aware of Adopt a Greyhound month. Olivia Noble, the founder of Peaceful Pets, is no stranger to ensuring the welfare of animals as she is also client care manager …
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As March 29th looms the future of the UK remains uncertain. There is a possibility that we will be leaving the EU without a deal. In the event of this the UK may become an unlisted or Part II listed third country this means the current EU passports may not be valid for pets travelling …
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