Chai Cahill came to see us so his eyes could be checked. Chai’s owners had noticed redness to the whites of eyes and had very sensibly asked for them to be looked at. A previous test showed they weren’t responding as quickly as expected and we needed to assess for glaucoma. Glaucoma can be very painful and rapidly lead to blindness so it is important to spot the signs as early as possible and to treat.
Ask any vet and they will tell you not to throw sticks for your dogs. Whilst you may see it in pictures and films, it can be incredibly dangerous. There have been occasions where sticks have splintered and have got stuck in an animal’s throat with tragic consequences.
Owning a dog is great. Ask any dog owner and they will tell you this is true, even after they have just devoured the Sunday joint you left thawing on the kitchen worktop. Whilst there may be challenges the pros definitely outweigh the cons. Dogs bring a lot of love and happiness into a home and once you have a furry companion welcoming you home every day with a big smile, a paw on your chest or an upturned tummy, you will wonder how you lived without one.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, tis the season to be jolly and lots of fa la la la las. Yes, it’s nearly Christmas and our Now That’s What I Call Christmas CD has been on repeat for a while now.
Each month our vet, Jonathan Nurse, holds an “Ask the Vet” session LIVE on our Facebook page. This gives people the opportunity to ask him anything regarding their own pets, pet health in general or questions regarding Cherrydown Vets as a whole. Unfortunately, not everyone can make the session so we decided to put all of the questions onto a blog so others can read at a later date. Hopefully you find it useful and it answers any similar questions you may have. If you haven't seen it already, you can read part one by clicking HERE
Each month our vet, Jonathan Nurse, holds an "Ask the Vet" session LIVE on our Facebook page. This gives people the opportunity to ask him anything regarding their own pets, pet health in general or questions regarding Cherrydown Vets as a whole. Unfortunately, not everyone can make the session so we decided to put all of the questions onto a blog so others can read at a later date. Hopefully you find it useful and it answers any similar questions you may have.
Maisie Oliver came in to us on 23rd November. Here is her story.
If you are a fan of the TV show “Friends” you will no doubt recognise the following song which Phoebe sang on several occasions:
Did you know it is pet diabetes month? It’s a nationwide campaign to raise awareness of the condition because many people are not aware that pets can have it. Just as in humans, it’s becoming increasingly common in pets, especially cats and dogs over the age of six, overweight pets and certain breeds. As many owners are not aware of the possibility of their pets having diabetes there are lots of animals living with the condition with no treatment being given. This can seriously affect the pet’s health long term. The good news is diabetes in your pets can be easily diagnosed with a simple urine test. A Cherrydown nurse will be able to advise you so if you are concerned you can make an appointment to see one of them.
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