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A leading Essex vets is warning of the dangers that spring can bring for pets when they’re out in gardens and parks. It’s the time of year when people like to banish the winter blues and get out in the fresh air, which can present a host of potential dangers to dogs and cats. Kevin …
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Refer a friend to Cherrydown – receive a £10* credit on your account. A large number of our clients come to us via referrals. As a thank you to our existing clients, we are now offering £10* credit to your account when you refer a friend as a new client to see our team. Simply …
With Christmas just around the corner, we thought we’d offer a little reminder of what festive items and foods could affect your animals – and avoid an emergency trip to surgery! The festive period can present a minefield of potential issues for pets as homes are decorated and a range of food and drink is …
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A leading Essex vet is urging people planning on buying puppies as Christmas presents to think twice about where they buy any potential family additions from. While supporting the old adage that a pet is for life and not just for Christmas, Kevin Wood, of Cherrydown Vets, which is based in Basildon, is also urging …
A vet surgeon from Cherrydown has raised more than £7,500 for the Alzheimer’s Society after completing an emotional trek across the Great Wall of China in tribute to her grandmother. Amy Andrews took on the 70-kilometre fundraising mission with friend Lucy Willis after losing her grandmother Danny Rowe to Alzheimer’s last year. Putting their best …
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Cherrydown is urging pet owners to check their insurance after several incidences in which life-threatening operations to remove peculiar objects from animals were not covered by policies. We have faced numerous cases over the past 12 months or so, in which pet owners found their animal’s veterinary care was not covered by their insurance, having …
Vets are advising pet owners on how to prevent their animals becoming stressed and unsettled as fireworks season gets under way. Kevin Wood, clinical director of Cherrydown Vets in Basildon, has warned this time of year can be a nightmare for terrified pets who become spooked as fireworks are used ever more frequently, not only …
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Cherrydown Vets is launching its own Pet Health Club to provide a convenient and affordable way for clients to protect their pets against diseases and discomfort. The service launches on Wednesday, October 18 and entitles clients to preferential rates and discounts on their pet’s care. Anyone who joins will be able to spread their regular …
Saving Grace: Vet’s warning over the curious incident of the dog and the fox Grace the Staffie almost learned the hard way how curiosity killed the cat, when she poked her inquisitive nose into a fox’s lair. The vet who treated the seven-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier that received deep wounds around her face, ears and …
We’re urging tortoise owners to microchip their escape-prone pets in a bid to reduce the number which end up in rescue centres every year. They may seem unlikely escapees, but hundreds of the reptiles go missing across the county every year. Tracking down the owners can then prove extremely difficult if the animals aren’t microchipped. We …
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