Our emergency service has now changed, however you can still dual register for out-of-hours care. Click here to find out more.
Name: Danielle Urwin Title: Head Nurse How long have you been a veterinary nurse? I have been a Veterinary Nurse for 20 years and have been at Cherrydown 17 years. What is the most rewarding thing about this career choice? The most rewarding part of my career is providing care to patients. After 20 years …
Parasite prevention is an integral part of taking good care of your cat or dog. Parasites also pose a threat to human health. Some pet parasites cause zoonotic infections, which means they can be transferred from pets to people. Where and when can my pet get infected by parasites? Dogs and cats can get parasites …
Cherrydown vets, with vet practice in Basildon, vet practice in Stanford Le Hope and vet practice in Wickford, are to answer your questions about grass seeds dangers to your pet. It is the season when issues related to grass seeds are quite common in pets, especially for dogs that spend a lot of time outdoors. …
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Like many people dread going to the doctor, the vet can be a source of anxiety for our pets in Basildon. Luckily, there are steps you can take to alleviate some of the anxiety your pet feels when it senses a vet visit is coming up. Preparing for your visit If possible, hold off on …
Did you know that there are guidelines for minimum space requirements for housing guinea pigs? We have pulled together some guidelines for you to ensure that your guinea pigs have the space they need to keep fit and healthy. When you’ve chosen your guinea pigs, it is important to consider the space they will require …
With two welcomed bank holiday weekends in May, we wanted to let you know that our opening hours will vary from our usual times. Please see below our opening times and our out of hours contact number: May Bank Holiday – Open 24 hours (Emergency Care) Spring Bank Holiday – Open 24 hours (Emergency Care) …
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The ear mite, Otodectes Cynotis, is a mite that lives on dogs, cats, rabbits, and ferrets. It is typically found in the ear canal but can also live on the skin of your pet. Ear mites are caught through direct contact with another carrier animal. The mite may be seen as a white speck, about …
Does your dog come into regular contact with other dogs? Maybe out on walks, at the park, or when they’re staying in kennels? If so, we’d highly recommend a Kennel Cough vaccine or booster. And, with our new oral vaccine, it’s now even easier to protect your dog. Kennel Cough, or infectious tracheobronchitis, is a …
How do you feel about the relaxation of the lockdown restrictions? Relieved? Anxious? If we could ask our pets the same question, we’re fairly certain their answers would put them in one of two camps; those who are looking forward to the peace and quiet and those dreading not being with us 24/7. If your …
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Bacterial skin infections can have many causes, such as allergies. Regardless of the reason, skin infections require swift action by pet owners as they cause itching and pain. Some dogs are more vulnerable to develop bacterial skin infections than others. It’s important to check common areas like the paws, groins and armpits. Skinfolds are particularly …
12 King Street
Stanford Le Hope
Essex
SS17 0HL
31 London Road
Wickford
Essex
SS12 0AW
