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With Christmas around the corner, we wanted to ensure we had our opening times for the festive period in place for you. Please see below our Cherrydown Basildon opening times over Christmas and New Year. 24th December: 8am – 5pm. 5pm – 8pm coverage by our vet. 8pm – 8am Vets4Pets out of hours coverage. 25th …
What is antibiotic resistance? Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria develops mechanisms to reduce the effects of the antibiotic. These mechanisms evolve through mutation and adaptation. Mutations can be good or bad for bacteria. In some cases, the mutation kills the bacteria and it may provide the bacteria with a survival advantage. The survival advantage may …
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We wish you and your pets a very happy festive period in Basildon. With lots to think about it can be easy to forget the risks that are associated with Christmas Hazards and our pets. Most of the risks are present all year round, however, we do see an increase in pets eating hazards materials …
Finding lumps and bumps in our pets in Basildon can be worrying. Throughout this article we will provide you with everything you need to know should you find a lump on your pet’s body. We are here for you and your pets and together, we can help them live happier, healthier lives. We will go …
We have recently carried out a review of our prices in Basildon. These changes will be implemented from 1 December 2021. Please note that all existing quotes prior to 1 December will be honoured for four weeks. If you have any questions, please speak to a member of our team. Thank you for your continued …
The nights are getting darker and there’s a chill in the air in Basildon, but your dog still needs regular walks in order to stay fit and healthy. Here are some suggestions to keep both you and your pet safe whilst walking dogs safely in the autumn and winter. Make yourself visible Lack of daylight …
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There are a number of different heart diseases that can affect our cats in Basildon; however, cardiomyopathy in cats is the most common. But what is it and how do you know if your cat has it? We explore further below: What is cardiomyopathy? The term cardiomyopathy covers any disease that affects the heart muscle. …
There are many different heart conditions that can affect our dogs in Basildon; however, Mitral Valve Disease in dogs (MVD) is by far the most common. But what is MVD, and how do you know if your dog has it? We explore further below: What is Mitral Valve Disease (MVD)? Also referred to as degenerative …
As we move from one season to another in Basildon, we think about the number of layers we need to wear and whether we need to alter our daily routine to cope with the changes. Whilst we consider the alterations we need to make; it is important to ensure that we also prepare our pets …
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Just like humans, our pets can experience worry, anxiety and stress. Since we know how these emotions make us feel, we certainly want to help alleviate our pet’s distress where we can. However, our pets cannot voice their feelings, so how can we tell they are experiencing these emotions? The signs in pets are often …
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