With the holiday season around the corner and so much uncertainty, we wanted to ensure we had our opening times for the festive period in place for you. See below our opening times over the festive period. OOH stands for “Out of Hours” Basildon: Thursday 24th December: 8am – 5pm – OOH Friday 25th December: …
Barbecues and your pets – things to consider
Picture the scene…you’re in your garden, the sun is shining, maybe you have friends and family round to visit, and the charcoals are just about ready for you to start cooking al fresco. The last thing you want is an emergency vet visit with your beloved pet. If you’re planning a barbecue this weekend, here are …
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Animal activities to keep your children occupied during the summer holidays
It can be a challenge keeping the kids occupied during the summer holidays, especially if you are opting for a staycation this year, so here are five ideas that may help you out! Draw a picture Get the crayons and paper out and encourage your little one to become a budding artist by drawing a …
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Advice on helping injured wildlife in the summer
As we transition from lockdown, more of us are exploring the outdoors with our pets in the summer weather. With increased time outside, the chances of coming across injured or sick wildlife also multiply. If you encounter a wild animal in need, it can be hard to know what to do. Wild animals can be …
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75th VE Day Anniversary – Animals in War
On this VE Day, it will be 75 years since the guns fell silent at the end of the war in Europe. The 75th anniversary will provide us with an opportunity to reflect on the bravery and sacrifice of people from all walks of life. It is equally important to consider the role animals played …
Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month
May is Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month. This campaign, led by the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA), aims to raise awareness of the importance of the role of the veterinary nursing profession to the public. Veterinary nurses are an integral part of the veterinary team at Cherrydown Vets, and are vital for the smooth running of any …
Celebrate our amazing team with us this World Veterinary Day!
The Cherrydown veterinary team is here for your beloved pets, all year round, and despite the current circumstances remain committed to quality and excellence in everything we do – which is why we wanted to ‘paws’ this World Veterinary Day to say thank you By adapting our ways of working we’ve continued to provide the …
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The weekend of chocolate & treats – keeping our pets safe
The majority of the nation gets excited to be eating Easter eggs or chocolate for breakfast, lunch, or dinner or perhaps all three! But we need to careful and ensure our pets don’t get a hold of any, as chocolate could be dangerous for our animals, especially dogs! What should you look out for this …
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Easter 2020
With Easter coming up, our opening hours will vary from our usual times. Fri 10th Sat 11th Sun 12th Mon 13th Basildon 8am-8pm 8am-8pm 8am- 8pm 8am-8pm Wickford Closed Closed Closed Closed Stanford Closed Closed Closed Closed
COVID-19 and Pets
COVID-19 is much in the news, and some reports are based on fact, others speculation. We don’t have all the answers, but we do have some advice for you as a pet owner – or someone who spends a lot of time around pets – here’s what you should know: Currently, there is no evidence …