Pet Insurance Explained: What It Is, What It Is Not, and Why It Matters

Pet Insurance Explained: What It Is, What It Is Not, and Why It Matters

A plain-English guide to pet insurance in the UK, from the team at Cherrydown Vets  in Essex. Pet insurance is one of those topics many owners mean to look into but often put off until something goes wrong. It can feel confusing, full of small print, and hard to compare. Yet when your pet needs …

Taking Your Dog on Holiday in the UK and Abroad: What Pet Owners Should Know

Taking Your Dog on Holiday in the UK and Abroad: What Pet Owners Should Know

Practical advice on travelling with your dog to Europe and around the UK, from the team at Cherrydown Vets in Essex. Holidays are meant to be relaxing, and for many people that includes bringing the dog along. Whether you are planning a staycation in the UK or travelling overseas, a little preparation makes all the …

Vital Pet Products for Dogs and Cats and How Your Vet Can Help

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Dogs and cats share our homes, but their needs are very different. Choosing the right products for each species is essential for keeping them healthy, comfortable and content. With so many pet products available, it can be difficult to know what is genuinely helpful and what is unnecessary. Below is a simple guide to vital …

Important Information 2023

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Over the last year, we have seen our costs increase significantly and we have absorbed the majority of these additional costs to try and support our customers during difficult times. However, with costs continuing to escalate, our prices need to increase to offset at least some of these higher costs. These changes will be implemented …

Cardiomyopathy in cats

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There are a number of different heart diseases that can affect our cats in Basildon; however, cardiomyopathy in cats is the most common. But what is it and how do you know if your cat has it? We explore further below: What is cardiomyopathy? The term cardiomyopathy covers any disease that affects the heart muscle. …