When we think about weight management in pets it can be easy to focus on their exercise routine and how active they might, or might not, be. However, getting them out for their daily walk is only part of it, and in fact what they eat from one day to the next plays an equally …
The importance of microchipping your pet
Keeping our pets safe is important to all of us as pet owners. They trust us with their care and protection and, as well as feeding, exercising and cuddling them, that includes identifying them so that we can be reunited if we are parted. A microchip literally identifies your pet as belonging to you. It …
Festive opening hours
As we head into the festive season, we want to reassure you that we will still be here for you and your pet, however, with some slightly different opening hours than normal. Please see below our opening times over Christmas and New Year. Friday 23 December: Basildon 8am to 8pm (Wickford and Stanford-Le-Hope closed) Saturday 24 …
Top tips for keeping your pets warm through the winter months
Just like us, our pets feel the cold; whilst we can indulge in hot drinks and wrap up in layers and warm up by the fire, you should also consider how to keep your pets happy and warm as the temperatures start to fall. Here are a few cost-effective ways to keep your pets and …
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Important information – price increase 2022
Over the last year, we have seen our costs increase significantly and we have absorbed the majority of these additional costs to try and support our customers in Basildon during difficult times. However, with costs continuing to escalate, our prices need to increase to offset at least some of these higher costs. These changes will …
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Preparing your pets for firework season
Preparing your pets and keeping them safe and calm on bonfire night and other seasonal events. Fireworks are used throughout the year to mark significant seasonal celebrations in Basildon, including Bonfire Night, Halloween, New Year’s Eve and Diwali. Whilst they are enjoyable for humans to watch, pets can often get scared of the loud bangs …
August bank holiday opening hours
With the summer bank holiday just around the corner, we wanted to let you know that our opening hours on Monday 29 August 2022 may vary from our usual opening hours. Urgent and emergency care outside of our standard opening hours will be provided by our trusted out of hours provider Vets4Pets Basildon. For further …
Barbecues and your pets – things to consider
Picture the scene…you’re in your garden in Basildon, the sun is shining, maybe you have friends and family round to visit, and the charcoals are just about ready for you to start cooking al fresco. The last thing you want is to have to bring your pet to an emergency vet visit with us at …
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Cherrydown Vets in Wickford talk about the importance of microchipping your pet
Keeping our pets safe in Wickford is important to all of us as pet owners. They trust us with their care and protection and microchipping can help with keeping them safe. A microchip identifies your pet as belonging to you. It contains a unique reference number that links to your details as an owner, stored …
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Cherrydown Vets in Basildon warn about grass seed dangers to cats and dogs
Grass seeds are a common problem during the spring and summer months. While your pet explores the outdoors, grass seed can easily brush off the tops of long grass stems onto their bodies. Cherrydown Vets in Basildon explain that the seeds have pointed ends and are exceptionally sharp, so they become trapped in your pet’s …
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