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5th June 2020

Know the facts, reduce the risk

1st June 2020

Having been in lockdown, and with schools closed for almost ten weeks, there has been a surge in parents getting rabbits for their children. The general docile nature of rabbits makes it seem like they can be looked after by young children with minimal supervision. However, there are many things to consider before welcoming a rabbit to the family as their care can be more complex than imagined.

18th May 2020

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week here in the UK, so we wanted to explore the connection between pet ownership and mental health.

14th May 2020

Today goes down in Gower Vets history as our Clinical Director Will steps down from his role after an impressive 12 years. As he prepares to say his goodbyes to the team and the practice, he wanted to leave the following message:

8th May 2020

On this VE Day, it will be 75 years since the guns fell silent at the end of the war in Europe. The 75th anniversary will provide us with an opportunity to reflect on the bravery and sacrifice of people from all walks of life. It is equally important to consider the role animals played and how they were touched by war.

5th May 2020

We love dogs; they’re amazing companions - fun, loving and they bring us lots of joy! For some people however, their dog is more than just a pet, they’re a lifeline. Most of us are familiar with Guide Dogs - who are bred and trained to help people with visual impairments navigate their way around - but did you know that Hearing Dogs also exist to support people who are deaf?

24th April 2020

The Gower veterinary team is here for your beloved pets all year round, and despite the current circumstances, remain committed to quality and excellence in everything we do - which is why we wanted to ‘paws’ this World Veterinary Day to say thank you.

16th April 2020

Want to know the facts and how to avoid ticks this season? As we approach the warmer months, when ticks like to make an appearance, we wanted to give our pet owners a head start in preparing to tackle ticks!

9th April 2020

With Easter coming up, our opening hours may vary from our usual times.  Please see below:

9th April 2020

COVID-19 is much in the news, and some reports are based on fact, others speculation. We don’t have all the answers, but we do have some advice for you as a pet owner – or someone who spends a lot of time around pets – here’s what you should know: