Fold Hill Foods has taken precautionary action to recall several dry cat food diets due to safety concerns. This is a result of a concerning spike detected by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in the number of pancytopenia cases in cats throughout the UK. What should I do? If you have bought any of the …
We’re all ears when it comes to your rabbit in Basildon
Every year we celebrate Rabbit Awareness Week, a week dedicated to our rabbits. This year is the 15th year of the celebration, where we will be hopping through the years, as we provide you with the best information about how to care for your rabbit and …
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Cherrydown Vets in Stanford Le Hope explain Kennel Cough myths and facts
Cherrydown Vets in Stanford Le Hope advise that the very name ‘kennel cough’ suggest that dogs are only at risk of contracting this airborne disease if you put them into boarding kennels, while you go on holiday for example. It’s for this reason that many pet owners don’t get their dog vaccinated, because they don’t …
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VN Awareness Month 2021 – Sarah Campbell
Name: Sarah Campbell Title: RVN CertVNECC How long have you been a veterinary nurse? I qualified as a veterinary nurse in 2016. What is the most rewarding thing about this career choice? The most rewarding thing about this career choice is the ability to work with animals every day! What’s the best thing about working …
VN Awareness Month 2021 – Danielle Urwin
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 …
The importance of parasite prevention
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 …
Basildon vets warn about grass seeds and freshly cut grass hazards
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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Tips for worry-free visits to the vet
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 …
Guinea pig space requirements
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 …
May and Spring Bank Holiday opening hours
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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