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) 1 April 2020 update
We realise you may be feeling anxious at this time about your pet’s wellbeing. However, we wanted to reassure you that we’ll do all we can to support you and your pet – should the need arise. We’ve received lots of support and words of encouragement from our clients over the last few days – …
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Cherrydown Vets COVID-19 (coronavirus) 31 March update
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 …
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International day of happiness – how pets contribute to our Mental Wellbeing
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, …
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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 …
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Find your ideal furry companion
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 …
A “Ruff” guide to understanding your dog
We have joined forces with Dogs Trust Dog School to host a free event to help owners better understand their pooches. The event, which takes place on Wednesday, March 25 at our Basildon practice, will focus on five key areas. It will look at where dogs come from, how dogs view their world and what …
Lethal antifreeze warning issued by Essex vets
We are warning people of the potentially fatal effect antifreeze can have on pets, particularly cats. Laura Axten, our clinical director, said the ingestion of antifreeze can lead to kidney failure in cats and is more of a risk throughout the winter months when people are using it in their cars. Due to its sweet …
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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 …
Toxic mushrooms warning issued by Basildon vets
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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