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 …
Cherrydown 3000 – Thank you
As of today, Monday 12th August, we have 3002 likes on our Facebook page. This means 3002 people have joined the Cherrydown Vets online community. When we first decided to set up the page we didn’t expect it to be as popular as it is. We thought we would share a few pictures and general …
Top Reasons to Let Us Look After Your Pet
1) We guarantee to be there for you 24 hours a day 365 days a year. That means our own vets and nurses are on site caring for your pet when they need it most. Some practices outsource their care overnight or have no one on duty at the premises. We passionately believe in 24/7 continuity …
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Cherrydown Vets – Review of 2012
The end of the world didn’t happen, but the end of the year surely will! So many highlights – The Olympics, The Diamond Jubilee and of course the Cherrydown Open Day to name but a few. The GB team got their highest ever medal haul and our Facebook page got its most ever likes. Prince …
A True 24 Veterinary Service
At Cherrydown Vets we treat your pets how we would want our own pets to be treated. Their health and wellbeing is our number one priority. Whether it’s a cat, a dog, a ferret, a hamster or a rabbit, whenever you bring your pet to see us we will give them the best possible care …
Cherrydown is going green
WE HAVE DECIDED TO GO GREEN AND SAVE TREES BY EMAILING AND TEXTING VACCINATION BOOSTER REMINDERS RATHER THAN POSTING CARDS. WE WILL BE PHASING THIS IN SOON. PLEASE CHECK WITH RECEPTION THAT WE HAVE YOUR CORRECT MOBILE NUMBER AND EMAIL ADDRESS. IF YOU WOULD ALSO LIKE TO BE ON OUR NEWSLETTER EMAILING LIST PLEASE LET …
The Urban Fox & the Lexi Reeves Story
There has been a lot of interest in the urban fox attack story of the Chihuahua Lexi Reeves being attacked by a fox in Basildon, Essex on 5th March. Some see the fox as vermin that should be destroyed, others as part of the natural landscape whose land we are invading with our housing. Whatever your view, urban …
Distemper in Ferrets
Distemper in Ferrets Distemper is a contagious disease of dogs & ferrets caused by a virus. It is very serious and can be fatal. Most dogs are protected from distemper by their annual inoculation, and it is now a very rare condition in the UK, simply because of the availability of reliable vaccines. Recently there …
Animal CanCare Support Group: An introduction to cancer
Cancer is correctly termed a malignant neoplasm. A neoplasm is an abnormal proliferation of cells. A malignant neoplasm is a group of cells that undergo uncontrolled growth, invade and destroy the surrounding tissues and metastasize (spread to distant sites in the body). In all animals, new cells are constantly being made to replace old and …
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Tri Paw Pals support group: an introduction to amputation
There are numerous reasons why owners may be presented with the difficult decision of having to amputate their dog’s or cat’s leg. Such cases may include: Bone cancer particularly osteosarcoma Other types of cancer affecting the bones/joints/soft tissues of the leg that can not be managed in any other Trauma of the limb that makes …
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