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Pet advice
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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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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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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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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Dog owners in Essex have been warned to be aware of new beach restrictions imposed across the county for the duration of the summer season. Many popular beaches now have total bans on dogs until the end of September, while others still welcome pets all year around. Vets at Cherrydown Vets, which has practices in …
The Paddock
53 Cherrydown West
Basildon
Essex
SS16 5AW
Tel: 01268 533636
Fax: 01268 533253
12 King Street
Stanford Le Hope
Essex
SS17 0HL
Tel: 01268 533636
31 London Road
Wickford
Essex
SS12 0AN
Tel: 01268 533636
