We are warning people of the potentially fatal effect antifreeze can have on pets, particularly cats. Laura Axten, our clinical director, said the ingestion of antifreeze can lead to kidney failure in cats and is more of a risk throughout the winter months when people are using it in their cars. Due to its sweet …
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From Monday 3rd February 2020, we will be offering a booking system for afternoon and evening appointments at our branches. We have extended our evening surgeries from 5:00 – 6:30pm, also the walk in clinic at Stanford is now open from 9am. Please note if your pet falls ill unexpectedly, you can rely on our …
We have issued a warning to dog owners about the potentially fatal dangers of toxic mushrooms. Out clinical director Kevin Wood gave out the warning after reports across the country of dogs becoming extremely poorly and even dying as a result of consuming toxic mushrooms. Signs that people should look out for in their dogs …
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A leading Essex vets practice is urging people to think carefully before giving someone a pet as a Christmas present. Cherrydown Vets’ clinical director, Laura Axten, said buying a pet as a gift could end in heart-breaking consequences. She said: “Pets are not a commodity, they are beings with feelings, and people who take them …
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A leading Essex vet practice is warning pet owners to be aware of household hazards which could result in an emergency trip to surgery for their animals. Kevin Wood, clinical director at Cherrydown Vets, in Basildon, said Christmas can present a number of potential issues for pets as homes are decorated and a range of …
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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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