Is your pet a Usain Bolt , muscular fit and active or is it Mr Blobby in a fur coat? Chances are it’s somewhere between the two. Not many of us can expect to run a sub 10 second 100 metres, but we should be able to run it without collapsing halfway for a rest …
Getting a kitten – Part 2
Bringing a tiny kitten back to your home can be very exciting. However, you need to remember that the kitten will now be entirely reliant on you to make them feel safe, warm and comfortable in their new home as their mother will no longer be present. It’s going to take a bit of planning …
Getting a kitten – Part 1
Did you know the cat is now the most popular domestic pet in the UK? Cats and kittens make great pets but they are a big responsibility. Cats will need lots of love and attention and, more importantly, they will need an owner who will be committed to them for the rest of their life …
Ticks and the removal of ticks
Every year we get many pets come through our doors with skin problems. The most common causes of these issues are fleas. Another problem we regularly see is ticks Now the weather is warmer and days are longer, there is a good chance you and your dog will be out in the parks, fields and …
Jasper Hodgett’s Story
On the 2nd April 2013 Jasper Hodgetts was in a road traffic accident while his owners were away. He was bought into us and we were able to identify him by his microchip which meant we were able to contact the owner straight away and let them know what had happened. Jasper was treated by our …
Micro-chipping
In the news recently there was an item regarding the compulsory micro-chipping of all dogs in England. The government are hoping it will help cut the growing number of strays. Every dog owner will need to comply with this by 6th April 2016 and anyone that doesn’t could face fines of up to £500. At …
Breaks and Fractures
At Cherrydown Vets one of the reasons pets are bought in to us is because of breaks or fractures to their bones. It could be because of a car accident, a high fall, fighting, over exuberance or something more serious like bone cancer. There are two types of fractures, open and closed. An open fracture …
Looking after your pets during the winter months.
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire. Jack Frost nipping at your nose. We are heading towards winter and it’s the time of year where you will be wearing your big coat, plus a bobble hat and scarf to keep warm. Even though your pets are covered in fur, they will need a bit of help …
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Pets – Legal Obligations
Recently, on our Facebook page, someone asked us for advice on the legal obligations of owning a pet. Rather than just let one person know we thought a blog would be a better idea Firstly, have you heard of the Animal Welfare Act 2006? It goes into a lot of detail and if you want to …
Pet Passports
If you want to travel abroad with your pet you need to get a Pet Passport as this will help you avoid long quarantine periods when you return. The Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) is designed to stop the spread of rabies and other diseases while still allowing your pet to travel. From 1st January 2012 all …
