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. …
Mitral Valve Disease in dogs (MVD)
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 …
Preparing your pet for a change in season
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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Learn how to identify and reduce worry, anxiety and stress in your pet
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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Changes for Cherrydown out of hours and bank holiday coverage from 6 September 2021
During our opening times of 8.00 am – 8.00 pm Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Saturday and 9.00 am to 11.00 am Sunday, our team at Cherrydown Vets is here to look after your pet. Our team of dedicated veterinary surgeons, registered veterinary nurses, student veterinary nurses and patient care assistants ensure that your …
August Bank Holiday
The August bank holiday weekend is here… whether you are heading to the coast, off on a walking adventure or taking it easy at home this bank holiday, we just wanted to let you that our opening hours may differ, should you need us: Basildon Saturday: Open 9-12 then Emergencies only Sunday: Emergencies only Monday: …
Top tips to calm your anxious and stressed pet
Like humans, pets often suffer from everyday stress that can lead to issues that can cause them to become anxious or stressed. Unfortunately, while humans have some means at their disposal to deal with such issues, pets aren’t so lucky. So here are some effective ways to help reduce and relieve anxiety and stress in …
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Have a worry-free experience when taking your cat to the vet
We know regular veterinary visits benefit our cats – but taking them for an appointment can pose a challenge if not done correctly. Cats by nature are independent, territorial and need to feel in control. So – all these things can make trips to the vets eventful for both you and your cat. Preparation for …
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Preparing your pet for home life changes
The end of the summer holidays brings with it another change in home life for our pets in the Basildon area. When considering this change, we could put them in one of two camps: those looking forward to the peace and quiet and those dreading not being with us 24/7. If your pet falls into …
How to prepare your cat ahead of fireworks in Basildon
We understand that noisy celebrations such as Halloween, Bonfire Night, Diwali, Christmas and New Year can cause nervousness in pets in the Basildon area. However, by taking the appropriate steps to plan ahead of these scheduled events, you can minimise unnecessary stress and anxiety for your pet. Signs of anxiety to look out for in …
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