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Pet advice
Want to know the facts and how to avoid ticks this season? As we approach the warmer months, when ticks like to make an appearance, we wanted to give our pet owners a head start in preparing to tackle ticks! Ticks live in tall grass and wooded areas such as trees, shrubs and leaf piles, …
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In light of the current COVID-19 situation, we have pulled together a list of the frequently asked questions – which provide further information about the precautions all veterinary practices are taking to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus. Q: Are all existing appointments cancelled? A: Following advice from the UK government, Royal College of Veterinary …
We realise you may be feeling anxious at this time about your pet’s wellbeing. However, we wanted to reassure you that we’ll do all we can to support you and your pet – should the need arise. We’ve received lots of support and words of encouragement from our clients over the last few days – …
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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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