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With the summer upon us, we are urging pet owners to beware the threat of adders after treating a dog which had been bitten by one of the snakes while out for a walk with his owner. Adders, which are the UK’s only native poisonous snake, hibernate over the winter and emerge during the spring, …
Here at Cherrydown Vets, we are offering free hay and health checks with our nurses, for local pet bunnies during this year’s National Rabbit Week, which runs from June 17 to 25. We are making the offer to encourage a greater awareness among rabbit owners of the importance of making sure their pets have plenty …
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When the Weeks family brought little Lavender, a four-month-old Syrian hamster, into our out-of-hours service, it was obvious she had caused herself some damage. The family had been left baffled when Lavender was not in her cage and had apparently gone missing from their Wickford home. However, after a hunt for the newest member of the …
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If you have a Dog………. Dogs are not very good at keeping themselves cool so they will need your help. Ensure they have plenty of water, whether they are in the house or out on a walk. If you are at home keep the water in a heavy bowl so it can’t be easily knocked …
Heat Stroke in Pets With temperatures soaring it is important to know about the effects of heat on your pets. With their thick coats they can find it very hard to regulate their temperature and this can lead to heat stroke. A dog was brought in to us recently suffering heat stroke after going on …
Here at Cherrydown, we are urging pet owners to sign their dogs up to become potentially life-saving blood donors. Just as with humans, dogs often need blood transfusions when undergoing medical treatment and we are issuing a plea to owners in Essex to register their pets in a bid to boost current low stocks. An …
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A lucky cat who was brought into us had a miracle escape when she fell from her owner’s moving car on a dual carriageway after clinging on for four miles. Joanne Smith, 34, was travelling at 65mph on her way to a funeral when she noticed something black tumbling behind her Vauxhall Astra. The mum-of-one, who …
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After a spike in the number of families taking dogs abroad during the Easter holidays, we are urging pet owners to get their applications in early for pet passports and vaccinations ahead of the summer rush. After an unprecedented number took their dogs overseas during the three-week Easter break, we would warn owners not to leave …
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As you already know, if you have a dog it should be microchipped. This is because on 6th April 2016 it became compulsory for all dogs to be have a microchip implanted (you can read more about the regulation change HERE). We were recently asked if a dog needs a chip if it already has …
Do you remember the John Lewis advert featuring Buster the Boxer. If you hadn’t seen it over Christmas the clip showed a boxer jumping around on a trampoline and having lots of fun. Figures released by the Kennel Club showed that searches for Boxer puppies on its Find a Puppy website rose by 160 per cent …
