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During our opening times of 8.00 am – 8.00 pm Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Saturday and 9.00 am to 11.00 am Sunday, our team at Cherrydown Vets is here to look after your pet. Our team of dedicated veterinary surgeons, registered veterinary nurses, student veterinary nurses and patient care assistants ensure that your …
Preparing your pets and keeping them safe and calm on bonfire night and other seasonal events. Fireworks are used throughout the year to mark significant seasonal celebrations including Bonfire Night, Halloween, New Year’s Eve and Diwali. Whilst they are enjoyable for humans to watch, pets can often get scared of the loud bangs and bright …
The end of the summer holidays brings with it another change in home life for our pets in the Basildon area. When considering this change, we could put them in one of two camps: those looking forward to the peace and quiet and those dreading not being with us 24/7. If your pet falls into …
Like many people dread going to the doctor, the vet can be a source of anxiety for our pets in Basildon. Luckily, there are steps you can take to alleviate some of the anxiety your pet feels when it senses a vet visit is coming up. Preparing for your visit If possible, hold off on …
Summer brings longer days, warmer climates, new adventures and outdoor socialising, which with pets in tow, can be made even more enjoyable! However, when the temperatures rise, the dangers to our pets increase too. Cherrydown Vets in Wickford advise that to keep pets safe, you should be aware of potential hazards, as well as some top tips to …
Grass seeds are a common problem during the spring and summer months. While your pet explores the outdoors, grass seed can easily brush off the tops of long grass stems onto their bodies. Cherrydown Vets in Basildon explain that the seeds have pointed ends and are exceptionally sharp, so they become trapped in your pet’s …
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Does your dog come into regular contact with other dogs? Maybe out on walks, at the park, or when they’re staying in kennels? If so, we’d highly recommend a Kennel Cough vaccine or booster. And, with our new oral vaccine, it’s now even easier to protect your dog. Kennel Cough, or infectious tracheobronchitis, is a …
Tips and advice for new puppy owners As we get closer to COVID-19 related restrictions being slowly relaxed you’ll be looking forward to getting out and about more with your new puppy. Or, perhaps you’re thinking of buying a new puppy as life returns back to some kind of normal? Whatever your circumstances, we’ve put …
If you’re planning on getting out and about in the UK this summer, whether just for the day or for a longer period, we have some tips and advice for you and your pet. With so many dog-friendly campsites, holiday cottages, hotels and caravans available, your dog will enjoy the adventure just as much as …
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As we head into the summer months and temperatures start rising, it’s important to remember that your pets are most vulnerable at this time to many injuries and illnesses which are brought on by hot weather, including sunburn, footpad burns, dehydration and the most dangerous of all, heatstroke. While heat stress is more common during …
