If there is one thing that many dogs look forward to each day, it is getting out of the house for a walk. Whereas this used to be plentiful, the arrival of COVID-19 and the resulting Government measures that followed, has caused changes to the routines of both pets and owners alike. So, to make …
Celebrate our amazing team with us this World Veterinary Day!
The Cherrydown veterinary team is here for your beloved pets, all year round, and despite the current circumstances remain committed to quality and excellence in everything we do – which is why we wanted to ‘paws’ this World Veterinary Day to say thank you By adapting our ways of working we’ve continued to provide the …
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How to tackle ticks – during the warmer months
Want to know the facts and how to avoid ticks this season? As we approach the warmer months, when ticks like to make an appearance, we wanted to give our pet owners a head start in preparing to tackle ticks! Ticks live in tall grass and wooded areas such as trees, shrubs and leaf piles, …
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Easter 2020
With Easter coming up, our opening hours will vary from our usual times. Fri 10th Sat 11th Sun 12th Mon 13th Basildon 8am-8pm 8am-8pm 8am- 8pm 8am-8pm Wickford Closed Closed Closed Closed Stanford Closed Closed Closed Closed
COVID-19 and Pets
COVID-19 is much in the news, and some reports are based on fact, others speculation. We don’t have all the answers, but we do have some advice for you as a pet owner – or someone who spends a lot of time around pets – here’s what you should know: Currently, there is no evidence …
Frequently Asked Questions – COVID-19
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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