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 on a central database. By scanning this microchip, this data is then accessible for the person scanning your pet.
Read more: Cherrydown Vets in Wickford talk about the importance of microchipping your pet
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 fur and due to their shape they can only travel in one direction. This means they can often penetrate skin or move into ears
Read more: Cherrydown Vets in Basildon warn about grass seed dangers to cats and dogs
Summertime in Basildon brings longer days, warmer climates, new adventures and outdoor socialising, which with pets in tow, can be made even more enjoyable!
Read more: Basildon Vets list top 10 hazards to watch out for this summertime to protect your pets
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.
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.
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.
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:
Read more: Spring bank holiday and The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee opening hours
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:
The role of a patient care assistant in Basildon is so important working alongside and supporting the whole practice team to achieve the highest standards of patient care. Under the direction and supervision of a veterinary surgeon or registered veterinary nurse (RVN) they will assist with monitoring of inpatients, infection control and handling animals safely for procedures such as injections, blood samples, bandage changes and nail clipping.
Read more: The role of a patient care assistant (PCA) in Basildon
Spring is an exciting time for most of us in Basildon, pets included! Lighter nights mean more opportunities for us to be out and about in the Basildon area. To ensure a happy and safe season for your animals, take a minute to make yourself aware of hidden dangers which could lead to a poorly pet.
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