ASL Vets

11/11/2026

'It's too cold for fleas' is one of the most common myths we hear — and unfortunately it isn't true. Central heating keeps our homes warm enough for fleas to thrive all year round, and worms and ticks don't disappear just because it's November.

Missing even one or two doses of preventative treatment can be enough for an infestation to take hold, and fleas in particular can be a nightmare to clear from carpets and soft furnishings once established.

If you're not sure your pet's parasite protection is up to date, or you'd like advice on the right product for them, just ask us — it's a quick, simple thing to get right.


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Trusted, friendly veterinary care in Billericay
Location: 5 The Pantiles, Billericay, Essex CM12 0UA
Phone: 01277 320 664
Email: [email protected]
Visit: www.aslvets.co.uk
Whatsapp: 07450 312 818

10/11/2026

Not every question needs a full appointment — sometimes you just want a quick answer. That's exactly why we set up a dedicated WhatsApp number for ASL Vets clients.

Send us a photo of that lump you're not sure about, a video of an odd limp, or simply ask whether something needs to be seen today or can wait until tomorrow. It's a faster, friendlier way to reach our team than sitting on hold.

Save our WhatsApp number and message us any time — we're here to make getting advice as easy as possible.


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Trusted, friendly veterinary care in Billericay
Location: 5 The Pantiles, Billericay, Essex CM12 0UA
Phone: 01277 320 664
Email: [email protected]
Visit: www.aslvets.co.uk
Whatsapp: 07450 312 818

09/11/2026

November marks Pet Diabetes Awareness Month. Diabetes is becoming more common in UK cats and dogs, and it's very treatable when caught early — but the early signs are easy to miss.

Look out for: drinking noticeably more water, needing to urinate more often, weight loss despite a normal appetite (or sometimes an increased appetite), and low energy.

Overweight, middle-aged and older pets are at higher risk. If any of this sounds familiar, it's worth booking a health check — a simple blood or urine test can confirm what's going on, and the sooner it's picked up, the easier it is to manage long-term.


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Trusted, friendly veterinary care in Billericay
Location: 5 The Pantiles, Billericay, Essex CM12 0UA
Phone: 01277 320 664
Email: [email protected]
Visit: www.aslvets.co.uk
Whatsapp: 07450 312 818

08/11/2026

07/11/2026

By the age of three, most dogs and cats already have some degree of dental disease — and most owners have no idea, because pets are experts at hiding discomfort.

What to watch for: bad breath that's more than 'doggy breath', yellow or brown build-up on the teeth, red or swollen gums, and reluctance to chew hard food or toys.

Left untreated, dental disease doesn't just cause pain — it can affect the heart, kidneys and liver too. The good news is a simple dental check can catch it early, long before a full clean is needed.

When did your pet last have their teeth checked?


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Trusted, friendly veterinary care in Billericay
Location: 5 The Pantiles, Billericay, Essex CM12 0UA
Phone: 01277 320 664
Email: [email protected]
Visit: www.aslvets.co.uk
Whatsapp: 07450 312 818

06/11/2026

No time to call during the day? You don't have to. Book routine appointments, vaccinations, health checks and nurse clinics online with ASL Vets whenever suits you — early morning, lunch break, or after the kids are in bed.

It's the same appointment book our reception team uses, so you'll see genuine availability across both our Billericay and Wickford practices, not a generic slot that gets changed later.

Prefer to speak to someone? Our WhatsApp number is there for quick questions too. Whichever way works for you, we make it easy to get your pet seen.


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Trusted, friendly veterinary care in Billericay
Location: 5 The Pantiles, Billericay, Essex CM12 0UA
Phone: 01277 320 664
Email: [email protected]
Visit: www.aslvets.co.uk
Whatsapp: 07450 312 818

05/11/2026

Not all vets are the same. ASL Vets is 100% independent, with two practices in Essex.

✅ Surgery, dentals, X-ray and ultrasound all on site
✅ Our own out-of-hours emergency care for fully registered clients
✅ Rated 4.8 on Google in Billericay and 4.9 in Wickford

📍 Billericay: 5 The Pantiles, CM12 0UA, 01277 320664
📍 Wickford: 16 Ladygate Centre, High Street, SS12 9AJ, 01268 517722

Register your pet today: https://www.aslvets.co.uk/destination-page/ (link in bio on Instagram)

05/11/2026

Bonfire Night is one of the toughest nights of the year for nervous pets. A few things that genuinely help: walk dogs earlier in the day before it gets dark and noisy, close curtains and put on some music or the TV to mask the bangs, create a safe 'den' space they can retreat to, and stay calm yourself — pets pick up on our energy.

Cats and small pets should be kept indoors from late afternoon, with hutches brought inside or well insulated and covered.

If your pet suffers badly with noise anxiety every year, it's worth talking to us in advance next time — there are calming plans and products that can make a real difference. Struggling tonight and worried? Message us on WhatsApp.


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Trusted, friendly veterinary care in Billericay
Location: 5 The Pantiles, Billericay, Essex CM12 0UA
Phone: 01277 320 664
Email: [email protected]
Visit: www.aslvets.co.uk
Whatsapp: 07450 312 818

04/11/2026

It's Senior Pet Month, and one of the most common (and most missed) issues in older cats and dogs is joint stiffness — especially as the temperature drops. Look out for: slower to get up after resting, reluctance to jump onto furniture or into the car, a change in gait, or less enthusiasm for walks.

Many owners assume this is 'just old age', but there's a huge amount we can do to keep senior pets comfortable — from diet and weight management to pain relief plans tailored to your pet.

If your older pet has slowed down lately, a health check with us is a great place to start.


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Trusted, friendly veterinary care in Billericay
Location: 5 The Pantiles, Billericay, Essex CM12 0UA
Phone: 01277 320 664
Email: [email protected]
Visit: www.aslvets.co.uk
Whatsapp: 07450 312 818

03/11/2026

Moved to Billericay or Wickford recently? Getting your pet registered with us takes less time than a cup of tea. Head to our website, fill in a short online form, and you're set — no phone queues, no paperwork in reception.

As an independent, family-run practice we get to know you and your pet personally, and both our sites offer full in-house diagnostics, surgery and our own out-of-hours emergency cover, so you're never passed to a call centre or a practice you've never heard of.

Register today at aslvets.co.uk and give your pet a vet team that's genuinely local.


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Trusted, friendly veterinary care in Billericay
Location: 5 The Pantiles, Billericay, Essex CM12 0UA
Phone: 01277 320 664
Email: [email protected]
Visit: www.aslvets.co.uk
Whatsapp: 07450 312 818