Due to COVID-19, this practice is physically open for urgent and emergency cases. All other assistance will be provided via telephone advice or video consultation, where available. To access this service please call us. Click here for further information.
As you’re probably aware, from our last update, we continue to monitor the situation and respond quickly to government advice and the professional guidance from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and British Veterinary Association. As a result, we are focusing our efforts on the pets in urgent need of our care and are …
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As the COVID-19 situation evolves, we are continually reviewing the resources we have available and the provision of services which are of most need to our clients and their pets. As a result, to allow us to focus our efforts on the pets in urgent need of our care, Cherrydown Vets is physically open for …
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The ongoing uncertainty surrounding the recent Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak will no doubt cause disruption to our usual routine and reduce the amount of social contact we have – preventing us from doing some of the things we enjoy which helps protect and maintain our mental wellbeing. With today, March 20, being International Day of Happiness, …
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At Cherrydown Vets, the health, safety and wellbeing of our patients, our staff and our community is our number-one priority. We remain committed to delivering exceptional care to your pet, while doing our part to reduce the spread of respiratory illness (in particular, COVID-19 coronavirus), including careful monitoring of the health and wellbeing of our …
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Use this ‘Pawfect Match tool’ Finding your forever furry friend is a big milestone. But, despite being a nation of animal lovers, research from Sainsbury’s Bank has found more than a fifth (22%) of British pet owners have regretted choosing their pet’s breed. On top of this, over half (51%) of people said they did …
We have joined forces with Dogs Trust Dog School to host a free event to help owners better understand their pooches. The event, which takes place on Wednesday, March 25 at our Basildon practice, will focus on five key areas. It will look at where dogs come from, how dogs view their world and what …
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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53 Cherrydown West
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
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