Rowan Vets' news & pet care advice
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Obesity – a weighty problem!
A #PDSA report in 2021 has revealed that obesity is still an issue in our domestic pet population.
Take Control in 2022!
At Rowan, we are great believers in #preventativepethealthcare and we’re here to help and support you with it.
Neutering Journey – Callie’s Story Final Stage
Today we see the final stage of Callie’s spay journey.
Neutering Journey – Callie’s Story Part 3
Welcome back to the penultimate step of Callie’s spay journey. Today we’re looking at how the vet prepares themselves for surgery, how the nurses prepare the patient and the procedure itself. Infection Control The vet will remove all their hand and wrist jewellery. They give their hands a thorough clean using handwash and a scrub […]
How to become a more sustainable cat owner in Lancashire
There’s never been a better time to try some of the eco-friendly cat products on the market. Learn more about these and other cat owner tips here.
Neutering – Callie’s Journey Part 2
Today we are going to look behind the scenes at Rowan to continue Callie’s spay journey. Pain scoring is an important part of our patient care. We use a pain scoring system to see how your pet reacts to handling and contact from us during their stay. The first score provides a base level and […]
Dog owners need Rowan Vets’ eco-friendly new year fitness ideas
Discover how to get fit with your dog and be more sustainable in 2022. We’ve also got some great motivation tips for you in this article.
Pathogenic Avian Influenza – Bird Flu
What is it? Bird flu, or avian flu, is an infectious type of influenza that spreads among birds. In rare cases, it can affect humans. There are lots of different strains of bird flu virus most of which don’t infect humans. An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) came into force across Great Britain on the 3 […]
Neutering – Callie’s Journey
Earlier in the month we posted about Callie’s neutering journey on our Facebook page. This is a “behind the scenes” look at what happens for our patients as well as trying to alleviate some of the anxiety and concerns owners have about the neutering procedure. We also want to take the opportunity to “blow our […]
Ruth shares why a cat microchip gives the best start to the New Year
Did you hear about ‘compulsory cat microchipping’ in the news last year? Read our article on why getting your cat microchipped is so important in 2022.
