Posts that are relative to dogs
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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What is a bitch’s season? If you own a bitch (female dog) then provided she has not been spayed she will come into season on a fairly regular basis through her life. This is commonly known as ‘being on heat’ and is something that owners of all dogs need to be aware of. It is …
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Dog owners in Essex have been warned to be aware of new beach restrictions imposed across the county for the duration of the summer season. Many popular beaches now have total bans on dogs until the end of September, while others still welcome pets all year around. Vets at Cherrydown Vets, which has practices in …
Our very own client care manager Olivia Noble and her two pet greyhounds have had a real taste of success at their first Crufts competition. Special Release, also known as Elsa, placed third in the Greyhound Special Racing/Lure Coursing category and Special Milli, also known as Milli, scooped a highly commended award, coming in fifth …
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We’re reminding pet owners they have under a month to act if they intend to travel to the European Union (EU) with their furry friend from the end of March. Kevin Wood, our clinical director, is urging pet owners to be organised with their preparations for foreign travel, should the UK leave the EU without …
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The danger of ‘trojan’ dogs from abroad bringing disease, infection and even rabies into the UK has been highlighted by Kevin Wood, our clinical director. Kevin wants to raise awareness of the increase of stray dogs being rehomed in this country after being rescued from pet sanctuaries on the continent. He said the illicit importing …
With temperatures remaining high and forecasters predicting a sizzling summer across the UK, we are urging pet owners to keep their animals safe. Kevin Wood, clinical director at Cherrydown, is urging people not to leave their pets in cars or conservatories during the hot weather. Kevin said: “Temperatures inside a car can reach 120 degrees within minutes …
A Basildon vet is urging pet owners to be on their guard after treating a dog badly hurt following an adder bite. Amy Andrews, vet surgeon at Cherrydown Vets, which is based in Basildon and has practices in Wickford and Stanford Le Hope, issued the warning after treating Toby, a four-year-old Jack Russell. Toby was …
A spate of stray dogs found in Essex has prompted a leading vet to issue an urgent reminder that microchipping is mandatory in the UK. Kevin Wood, Clinical Director at Cherrydown Vets, has spoken out after a succession of stray dogs were handed into their practices in Basildon, Wickford and Stanford-Le-Hope in recent weeks. Returning …
Would-be pet owners are being urged to make sure they’re getting the right kind of dog for their needs following a spate of animals being surrendered at an Essex vets. Cherrydown Vets, which is based in Basildon, took in two dogs earlier this year after they were handed in by their owners. One was an …
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The Paddock
53 Cherrydown West
Basildon
Essex
SS16 5AW
Tel: 01268 533636
Fax: 01268 533253
12 King Street
Stanford Le Hope
Essex
SS17 0HL
Tel: 01268 533636
31 London Road
Wickford
Essex
SS12 0AN
Tel: 01268 533636
