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If you have a Dog………. Dogs are not very good at keeping themselves cool so they will need your help. Ensure they have plenty of water, whether they are in the house or out on a walk. If you are at home keep the water in a heavy bowl so it can’t be easily knocked …
Heat Stroke in Pets With temperatures soaring it is important to know about the effects of heat on your pets. With their thick coats they can find it very hard to regulate their temperature and this can lead to heat stroke. A dog was brought in to us recently suffering heat stroke after going on …
Here at Cherrydown, we are urging pet owners to sign their dogs up to become potentially life-saving blood donors. Just as with humans, dogs often need blood transfusions when undergoing medical treatment and we are issuing a plea to owners in Essex to register their pets in a bid to boost current low stocks. An …
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A lucky cat who was brought into us had a miracle escape when she fell from her owner’s moving car on a dual carriageway after clinging on for four miles. Joanne Smith, 34, was travelling at 65mph on her way to a funeral when she noticed something black tumbling behind her Vauxhall Astra. The mum-of-one, who …
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After a spike in the number of families taking dogs abroad during the Easter holidays, we are urging pet owners to get their applications in early for pet passports and vaccinations ahead of the summer rush. After an unprecedented number took their dogs overseas during the three-week Easter break, we would warn owners not to leave …
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As you already know, if you have a dog it should be microchipped. This is because on 6th April 2016 it became compulsory for all dogs to be have a microchip implanted (you can read more about the regulation change HERE). We were recently asked if a dog needs a chip if it already has …
Do you remember the John Lewis advert featuring Buster the Boxer. If you hadn’t seen it over Christmas the clip showed a boxer jumping around on a trampoline and having lots of fun. Figures released by the Kennel Club showed that searches for Boxer puppies on its Find a Puppy website rose by 160 per cent …
As part of our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our clients, we are supporting Pet Dental Awareness Month. Our experts have written some handy tips and advice to help you keep your pet’s oral hygiene in tip top condition. Poor dental hygiene can be a source of chronic pain and discomfort for many …
There are a few things that can put a big smile on my face. A new Disney film being released at the cinema, opening the fridge and finding a whole cheesecake or having complete control of the TV remote for an evening. However, if I was a cat, catnip would probably do it for me. …
Feline Influenza or Cat Flu as it is more popularly known is similar to a human cold. It’s not usually serious if you have a healthy adult cat. However, it can fatal to young kittens, old cats and those that have an immunity problem such as Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (read our blog on FIV HERE) …
