It’s the most wonderful time of the year, tis the season to be jolly and lots of fa la la la las. Yes, it’s nearly Christmas and our Now That’s What I Call Christmas CD has been on repeat for a while now. At this time of year we see more pets brought in due …
Ask the Vet Q&A – 21/11/2013 – Part 2
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 …
Ask the Vet Q&A – 21/11/2013 – Part 1
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 …
The Maisie Oliver Story
Maisie Oliver came in to us on 23rd November. Here is her story. Maisie, an 18 month old cat, was brought in by her owner because she wasn’t eating very well and it was initally thought that her brother was bullying her from her food. Hayley examined her and felt a soft mass in her …
Pet Diabetes Month
Did you know it is pet diabetes month? It’s a nationwide campaign to raise awareness of the condition because many people are not aware that pets can have it. Just as in humans, it’s becoming increasingly common in pets, especially cats and dogs over the age of six, overweight pets and certain breeds. As many …
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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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 …
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 …
Adopting a pet – Part 1
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 …
