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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Basildon Vets list top 10 hazards to watch out for this summertime to protect your pets
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
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.
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 …
Early May Bank Holiday opening hours
With an extended bank holiday here, we wanted to let you know that our opening hours on Monday 2 May 2022 may vary from our usual opening hours. Please see below our opening times and our out of hours contact number. Basildon CLOSED Stanford-Le-Hope CLOSED Wickford CLOSED If your pet needs emergency or out-of-hours care …
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 …
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The role of a client care team in Basildon
As with any business in Basildon, a vet practice needs such as ours at Cherrydown Vets needs a strong supporting team for the non-clinical business functions. The client care team will generally be the first and last port of call for pets and their owner. Depending on the size of the practice, this can include: …
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