At Cherrydown one of the things we are most proud of is our 24 hour Emergency Vets Service. Regardless of the time of day or night we can make sure your pet gets to see a Cherrydown Vet to ensure there is continuity with treatment, care (including over night care) and it helps to keep …
Veterinary Practice of the Year 2014
Towards the end of December 2014 we were advised we had won the Good Vet Guide “Veterinary Practice of the Year” To say we were shocked was an understatement. It was a national competition and we were against many, many other vets all around the country. The decision was based on the reviews we had …
Ethel’s Story
Ethel first came to see us as a puppy for her free puppy check. She was very lively and an adorable little pup, who seemed very healthy and full of beans! Ethel’s mum, soon noticed she seemed to be urinating frequently and not quite herself and a urine sample diagnosed a urinary tract infection. She …
Good and bad food for dogs
Every now and again we see dogs that have eaten something they shouldn’t have done. Sometimes it’s something random like stones or a sock, but mostly its food that is dangerous to their health. Recently, we had a few cases in where dogs had either snuffled something without the owner knowing or the owner wasn’t …
Dalmatians
For most people, when they think of Dalmatians they probably think of the Disney favourite 101 Dalmatians. If you haven’t seen the film, its well worth watching (the animated version and the live action version are both good) Dalmatians (also known as Carriage Dogs, Spotted Coach Dogs, Firehouse Dogs and Plum Pudding Dogs) have had …
Guinea Pigs – Part 1
As a child, getting a pet is brilliant! One of the most popular animals given as a childs pet is a guinea pig. They are lovely little things with bundles of personality and can bring a lot of happiness to your child whilst introducing them to the responsibilities of caring for a pet. If you …
Heat Stroke
With temperatures soaring it is important to know about the effects of heat on your pets. With their thick coats they can find it very hard to regulate their temperature and this can lead to heat stroke. A dog was brought in to us recently suffering heat stroke after going on a little walk on …
Pugs
One of the most popular breeds of dog we see at Cherrydown Vets is Pugs. They are lovely little things. They look cute with their wrinkly face and curled tail and they are fun and mischievous dogs. However, one thing we picked up on is some of the owners, particularly those who are new to …
Excellent Customer Service
On Friday 9th May 2014 several of the Cherrydown Vets team went to the Cliffs Pavilions in Southend as we were finalists in the Excellent Customer Service category at the Essex Countywide Business Awards. From the hundreds of entries it was whittled down to only eight businesses. We were up against some tough competition from …
Veterinary Nurse (VN) Awareness Month – Part 2
This is part 2 of our blog regarding the duties performed by a Veterinary Nurse. It was written by our very own Danielle Barnett Kennels: The kennel shift can be one of the most rewarding but also saddening aspects of veterinary nursing. The kennel nurse often sees his/her patients through their treatment until they go …
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