Cherrydown Vets in Wickford talk about the importance of microchipping your pet

Microchips

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 …

Cherrydown Vets in Basildon warn about grass seed dangers to cats and dogs

grass-seeds

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 …

Basildon Vets list top 10 hazards to watch out for this summertime to protect your pets

summer

Summertime in Basildon brings longer days, warmer climates, new adventures and outdoor socialising, which with pets in tow, can be made even more enjoyable! However, when the temperatures rise, the dangers to our pets increase too. Cherrydown Vets in Basildon advise that to keep pets safe, you should be aware of potential hazards, as well …

Easter Opening Hours in Basildon

Easter Openings

Whether you’re planning a weekend break or a few days at home, we will be here in Basildon over the Easter weekend should you need us; however, our opening hours will vary from our usual times. Please familiarise yourself with our opening times over the Bank Holiday weekend. 15.04.2022 – Good Friday – Closed (Click …

How to help your itchy dog.

itchy-dog

Have you noticed your dog scratching a bit more than usual in Basildon? This article covers the common reasons your dog might have itchy skin and some top tips from ourselves at Cherrydown Vets for providing relief. Common dog skin conditions in Basildon If your dog has started itching and scratching more than usual, it …

Spring bank holiday and The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee opening hours

With an extended bank holiday on the horizon, we wanted to let you know that our opening hours may vary from our usual opening hours. Please see below our opening times and our out of hours contact number: Thursday 2 June 2022 – Spring bank holiday Closed Friday 3 June 2022 – Platinum Jubilee bank …