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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. …
We have issued a warning to dog owners about the potentially fatal dangers of toxic mushrooms. Out clinical director Kevin Wood gave out the warning after reports across the country of dogs becoming extremely poorly and even dying as a result of consuming toxic mushrooms. Signs that people should look out for in their dogs …
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As March 29th looms the future of the UK remains uncertain. There is a possibility that we will be leaving the EU without a deal. In the event of this the UK may become an unlisted or Part II listed third country this means the current EU passports may not be valid for pets travelling …
We’re giving pet owners advice on how to look after their animals’ dental health as part of an awareness campaign from January to March 2019. We’re urging people to be vigilant when looking after their pet’s pearly whites, as dental disease among cats, dogs and rabbits is one of the most common problems dealt with …
BASILDON Christmas Eve: 8am to 1pm, 1pm onwards – Emergencies Only Christmas Day: Closed – Emergencies only Boxing Day: Closed – Emergencies only Thursday, December 27th: 8am to 8pm Friday, December 28th: 8am to 8pm Saturday, December 29th: 9am to 12.30pm New Year’s Eve: 8am to 5pm New Year’s Day: Closed – Emergencies only …
The summer holiday season is about to go into overdrive and we’re urging people not to forget about their pets in the rush to get away. Kevin Wood, our clinical director, has issued a timely reminder of what needs to be done if you’re planning to take your pet abroad with you. Top of the …
Can You Help Save a Pets Life? – Pet Blood Donors Urgently Needed Every day, dogs like yours need blood transfusions and for many procedures a transfusion is a clinical necessity. Without blood donors veterinary surgeons could not undertake important and often life saving operations. An ideal donor has a very calm temperament, is fully vaccinated, …
Autumn……for some it’s a great time of year. Harvest festivals, the changing colours of the trees and kicking through piles of leaves while walking through the park. For others Autumn means the summer is over, the nights are getting longer, the days are getting shorter and it’s cold and wet. Autumn also means there will …
When deciding on what sort of dog you are looking for there are certain things you should think about such as size, cost, behaviour, needs of the pet etc. If you are looking for a dog that’s BIG, very hairy, loves the outdoors and activities such as swimming, hiking, sled pulling, and is dependable and …
One of the most popular breeds of dog we see at Cherrydown Vets is Pugs. They are lovely little things. They look cute with their wrinkly face and curled tail and they are fun and mischievous dogs. However, one thing we picked up on is some of the owners, particularly those who are new to …
