Each year more and more pets are being dumped or given away by their owners. According to the RSPCA more than 100 animals are being abandoned each day. This is a 65% increase compared to figures in 2007. There are many reasons why people give away their pets: The pets are too much hard work …
Getting a kitten – Part 1
Did you know the cat is now the most popular domestic pet in the UK? Cats and kittens make great pets but they are a big responsibility. Cats will need lots of love and attention and, more importantly, they will need an owner who will be committed to them for the rest of their life …
Ticks and the removal of ticks
Every year we get many pets come through our doors with skin problems. The most common causes of these issues are fleas. Another problem we regularly see is ticks Now the weather is warmer and days are longer, there is a good chance you and your dog will be out in the parks, fields and …
Staffordshire Bull Terriers
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier, (more commonly known as a staffie, staffy or staff), is a medium sized, muscular dog that is very strong for its size and is similar in appearance to the American Staffordshire Terrier and the American Pit-bull Terrier. Currently they are the 5th most popular dog in the UK. The staffy was originally …
Bull Mastiffs
The Bull Mastiff is a big, strong, intelligent dog that was originally bred from an English Mastiff and an Old English Bulldog in the 19th Century. Gamekeepers used them on large estates to help keep them free of poachers. Even though Bull Mastiffs are big dogs they are sensitive, loving and can make good family pets …
Dogs and Car Travel
If you own a dog then you may, at some point, have to put him/her in a car. Whether it’s a trip to the vets or a longer journey there are several things to consider when it comes to the safety and comfort of your best friend. Harnesses, Guards and Crates We wear seatbelts and …
General health check for dogs
We were recently asked for hints and tips on checking a dogs general health. Whilst we are unable to give specific information we have listed below a few basic things you can look for to ensure your pooch is in good condition. Prevention is always better than cure and doing these basic checks monthly will …
Breaks and Fractures
At Cherrydown Vets one of the reasons pets are bought in to us is because of breaks or fractures to their bones. It could be because of a car accident, a high fall, fighting, over exuberance or something more serious like bone cancer. There are two types of fractures, open and closed. An open fracture …
Owning a Rabbit – Part 2
Food and Diet If you believe what you see in a Bugs Bunny cartoon rabbits only eat carrots. This is a complete myth. A rabbit’s diet is far more complex. If you broke it down it would look like this: 80% Grass and Hay – Rabbits digestive systems must have grass and/or hay in order to …
The Siberian Husky
The Siberian Husky (also known as the Arctic Husky) is a beautiful looking dog and they have lovely piercing eyes. Huskies are thought to originate from Eastern Siberia where they were used to pull sleds over long distances by the Chukchi. They were exported to Alaska during the Nome Gold Rush and later spread into …
