Each month our vet, Jonathan Nurse, holds an “Ask the Vet” session LIVE on our Facebook page. This gives people the opportunity to ask him anything regarding their own pets, pet health in general or questions regarding Cherrydown Vets as a whole. Unfortunately, not everyone can make the session so we decided to put all …
Why does my dog smell?
If you are a fan of the TV show “Friends” you will no doubt recognise the following song which Phoebe sang on several occasions: Smelly cat, smelly cat, what are they feeding you? Smelly cat, smelly cat, it’s not your fault. They won’t take you to the vet. You’re obviously not their favourite pet. You …
Ask the Vet 10/10/2013 – Questions and Answers
On the 10th October our vet, Jonathan Nurse, was joined by a behavioural specialist who was there to answer any behaviour questions that cropped up. Not everyone is able to make our Ask the Vet sessions so we thought we would add several of them to a blog post so if you missed it you …
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Canine Parvovirus – Vaccination vs antibody testing
A lot of people are asking us about cases of parvo in this area and what they can do to try to prevent their pet getting it. Vaccination and antibody titre testing are ways to try to reduce the risk. Please read below to find out more about this…. The best protection against parvovirus is …
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Overweight Pets
Is your pet a Usain Bolt , muscular fit and active or is it Mr Blobby in a fur coat? Chances are it’s somewhere between the two. Not many of us can expect to run a sub 10 second 100 metres, but we should be able to run it without collapsing halfway for a rest …
Canine Parvovirus (CPV) – Part 1
CPV came to the fore during the 1970’s with an epidemic that killed thousands of dogs. More recently CPV has generally been kept to isolated pockets due to vaccination and better knowledge of the virus. CPV is highly contagious and can spread quickly between dogs if steps are not taken to reduce the risks. CPV …
Cocker Spaniels
Did you know…these dogs were originally called Cocking Spaniels and they gained their name from flushing out Woodcocks for hunters? Due to their small size they were ideal for chasing ground dwelling birds out of bushes and hedgerows. The true origin of these dogs is not known even though they have appeared in paintings and …
Dental Disease
Many dog owners do not realise that dental disease, particularly gum disease, is common in their pets. Surveys show that after the age of three years, about seven out of ten pets have some kind of dental disorder. If there is a problem and it is left untreated it could cause irreversible damage to …
The Vet Says – Beware Heatstroke in Pets
Unless you live in Liverpool or John O’Groats, you may have noticed Summer has finally arrived, and with vengeance. Record temperatures over the weekend look set to continue, and it poses a real threat to your pet’s health. With that in mind here are some tips from Jonathan on keeping your pet cool in the …
Getting a kitten – Part 2
Bringing a tiny kitten back to your home can be very exciting. However, you need to remember that the kitten will now be entirely reliant on you to make them feel safe, warm and comfortable in their new home as their mother will no longer be present. It’s going to take a bit of planning …
