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We’re reminding pet owners they have under a month to act if they intend to travel to the European Union (EU) with their furry friend from the end of March. Kevin Wood, our clinical director, is urging pet owners to be organised with their preparations for foreign travel, should the UK leave the EU without …
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We’re offering help and advice to ensure it’s not a time of year for pets to fear, with Halloween and Bonfire Night both on the horizon. Whether it’s trick or treaters knocking on doors, Bonfire Night revellers letting off fireworks or further seasonal celebrations up until Christmas and the new year, autumn and winter …
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The danger of ‘trojan’ dogs from abroad bringing disease, infection and even rabies into the UK has been highlighted by Kevin Wood, our clinical director. Kevin wants to raise awareness of the increase of stray dogs being rehomed in this country after being rescued from pet sanctuaries on the continent. He said the illicit importing …
With temperatures remaining high and forecasters predicting a sizzling summer across the UK, we are urging pet owners to keep their animals safe. Kevin Wood, clinical director at Cherrydown, is urging people not to leave their pets in cars or conservatories during the hot weather. Kevin said: “Temperatures inside a car can reach 120 degrees within minutes …
The summer holiday season is about to go into overdrive and we’re urging people not to forget about their pets in the rush to get away. Kevin Wood, our clinical director, has issued a timely reminder of what needs to be done if you’re planning to take your pet abroad with you. Top of the …
Cherrydown Vets welcomed a new face earlier this year as we strive to continue offering the very best customer service. Olivia Noble joined the team at our Basildon branch in April as client care manager to support the managerial and reception teams. Having worked as a personal assistant and teacher, Olivia decided to pursue …
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Fearless staff at Cherrydown Vets in Essex managed to raise a bomb for charity with a sponsored ‘nuclear’ obstacle race. Cherrydown’s operations support manager Emma Blackman and vets Kim Woods, Amy Andrews and Laura Axten all took part in the daunting Nuclear Races challenge and raised £700 for Dogs on the Street London, which offers …
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A leading Essex vets has invested £6,000 in new life-saving patient monitors for its flagship practice in Basildon. The equipment installed at Cherrydown Vets is used to track at-risk animals to provide a more in-depth analysis of their condition. The monitors, which are normally only seen in animal hospitals, provide real-time blood pressure readings and …
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A Basildon vet is urging pet owners to be on their guard after treating a dog badly hurt following an adder bite. Amy Andrews, vet surgeon at Cherrydown Vets, which is based in Basildon and has practices in Wickford and Stanford Le Hope, issued the warning after treating Toby, a four-year-old Jack Russell. Toby was …
A spate of stray dogs found in Essex has prompted a leading vet to issue an urgent reminder that microchipping is mandatory in the UK. Kevin Wood, Clinical Director at Cherrydown Vets, has spoken out after a succession of stray dogs were handed into their practices in Basildon, Wickford and Stanford-Le-Hope in recent weeks. Returning …
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Basildon
Essex
SS16 5AW
Tel: 01268 533636
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Stanford Le Hope
Essex
SS17 0HL
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31 London Road
Wickford
Essex
SS12 0AH
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