Have you been noticing an increased water intake by your dog or cat recently in Swansea? There might be instances where you find yourself refilling their water bowl more often than usual.
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Your pets can be your best friend or part of the family, we understand this and we are committed to providing the highest quality in veterinary services and support. That is why the expert team of veterinarians at Gower Vets have put together general pet advice to cover topics such as neutering, travelling with your pet and dealing with fireworks or noise phobias.
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General Pet Advice
Finding a lump doesn't necessarily signify a severe health issue, and even if it turns out to be a type of cancer, there could be several treatment approaches available. Let's delve into how we can identify the nature of this lump and explore the potential treatment routes.
We all know it’s not healthy for our pets to be overweight and in extreme circumstances like these, it could be easy to fall into bad habits by giving your pet extra treats or naughty snacks. Advice on how to keep your pet at a healthy weight whilst in isolation.
As well as looking out for our own mental wellbeing, it’s also important to keep an eye on your pet’s behaviour and look out for signs of anxiety. Our guide to supporting your pet’s mental health may give you some ideas about how to keep them calm and happy.
Pet Wellbeing
During this period of uncertainty and with many of us self-isolating and in lock-down, some of our clients have been asking questions about COVID-19 in relation to their pet and also how to manage their mental and physical wellbeing. We have pulled together this guide which we hope you’ll find useful.
Know the facts, reduce the risks.
Spotting the signs of diabetes in your pets is crucial as just like us, our pets can suffer from the complex disease, but it isn’t always easily identifiable. You can help your pet by understanding what diabetes is, the causes of it and how to recognise the symptoms.
Coping with the loss of your pet can be a very difficult time. In some cases, we have to make the decision in the best interest of our pets and the grief can begin before they are gone.
Insurance for Cats, Dogs & Rabbits
More than half of UK households have a pet in residence. Cats seem to be the most popular pets at 8 million with dogs not far behind in number at 6 million. There are about 3500 veterinary practices that specialise in treating every type of animal from horses and cows to ferrets and hamsters.
Pet passports no longer valid from 1 January 2021
You can no longer use a pet passport issued in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) for travel to an EU country or Northern Ireland. You can still use a pet passport issued in an EU country or Northern Ireland.
Veterinary HPM
Gower Vets is now recommending and stocking a brand-new range of dog and cat foods called Veterinary HPM.
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68 Edgemoor Close, Upper Killay
Swansea
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