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PLEASE NOTE: Before you read any further, the below information is only meant in fun and to be taken as a joke. This is NOT a serious “How to …” blog. Thank you 🙂 HOW TO GIVE YOUR CAT A PILL: 1) Pick cat up and cradle it in the crook of your left arm as …
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In the news recently there was an item regarding the compulsory micro-chipping of all dogs in England. The government are hoping it will help cut the growing number of strays. Every dog owner will need to comply with this by 6th April 2016 and anyone that doesn’t could face fines of up to £500. At …
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 …
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire. Jack Frost nipping at your nose. We are heading towards winter and it’s the time of year where you will be wearing your big coat, plus a bobble hat and scarf to keep warm. Even though your pets are covered in fur, they will need a bit of help …
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If you want to travel abroad with your pet you need to get a Pet Passport as this will help you avoid long quarantine periods when you return. The Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) is designed to stop the spread of rabies and other diseases while still allowing your pet to travel. From 1st January 2012 all …
The last few months of the year can be quite stressful for pets with Halloween, Bonfire Night, Diwali, Christmas, and New Year all falling in quick succession. Children get more excited, we have more visitors, parties abound and fireworks go off for weeks on end. All of this is great for us, but our pets …
Cherrydown Vets does not recommend any particular boarding kennel or cattery but we do believe it is important that owners choose the right one for their pet. Going away and being separated can be stressful both humans and their pets, so it is important to make the right decision to minimise anxiety. As well as …
Even though you may have the cleanest pet in the world and your house is sparkling, your furry friend may still get fleas. It is commonly assumed that fleas jump from one animal to another but that is not the case. Pets generally pick up fleas from infested areas such as the local park, your …
The Siamese is one of the most popular domestic cat breeds across the world. Their distinctive head shape, striking eyes & slender body make them easily recognisable. They are thought to be one of the oldest existing breeds of cat and to have come from Thailand (formerly Siam). The Siamese was much revered and for …
Introduction The medical term for Dry Eye is Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, usually abbreviated to KCS and is where insufficient tears are produced leaving the eye drier than is usual. It is also seen in cats, but is more common in dogs. Imagine getting grit in your eye & not having tears to help wash it away. …
