Easter 2020

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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

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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 …

Frequently Asked Questions – COVID-19

In light of the current COVID-19 situation, we have pulled together a list of the frequently asked questions – which provide further information about the precautions all veterinary practices are taking to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus. Q: Are all existing appointments cancelled? A: Following advice from the UK government, Royal College of Veterinary …

Cherrydown Vets COVID-19 (coronavirus) 31 March update

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As you’re probably aware, from our last update, we continue to monitor the situation and respond quickly to government advice and the professional guidance from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and British Veterinary Association. As a result, we are focusing our efforts on the pets in urgent need of our care and are …

International day of happiness – how pets contribute to our Mental Wellbeing

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The ongoing uncertainty surrounding the recent Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak will no doubt cause disruption to our usual routine and reduce the amount of social contact we have – preventing us from doing some of the things we enjoy which helps protect and maintain our mental wellbeing. With today, March 20, being International Day of Happiness, …

Cherrydown Vets COVID-19 (coronavirus) update

At Cherrydown Vets, the health, safety and wellbeing of our patients, our staff and our community is our number-one priority. We remain committed to delivering exceptional care to your pet, while doing our part to reduce the spread of respiratory illness (in particular, COVID-19 coronavirus), including careful monitoring of the health and wellbeing of our …

Find your ideal furry companion

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Use this ‘Pawfect Match tool’ Finding your forever furry friend is a big milestone. But, despite being a nation of animal lovers, research from Sainsbury’s Bank has found more than a fifth (22%) of British pet owners have regretted choosing their pet’s breed. On top of this, over half (51%) of people said they did …

Changes at our practices

Please call us on 01268 533 636 to get our latest opening hours as the below can be subject to change. Basildon  Monday – Friday: 8.00am – 8.00pm Saturday: 9.00am – 5.00pm Sundays: 9.00am – 11.00am*** ***Our Basildon branch is open on Sunday mornings for emergencies only – please call before making your way to …

Don’t think of the present when thinking about pets

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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 …