Rowan Vets' news & pet care advice

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How to become a more sustainable cat owner in Lancashire

December 21st, 2021

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

December 16th, 2021

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

December 14th, 2021

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

December 10th, 2021

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

December 9th, 2021

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

December 7th, 2021

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.

Neutering – Callie’s story

December 1st, 2021

During December we will post a step-by-step journey of Callie’s neutering experience.   We hope to provide a comforting and reassuring insight into what the procedure involves for our clients as well as our patients.

Do hamsters, guinea pigs & rats enjoy festive house parties?

November 21st, 2021

Christmas & New Year house parties can upset small furry pets – read our advice on how to keep them happy.

Why choose dog friendly places to go Christmas shopping & for drinks

November 7th, 2021

Combining your Christmas to-do-list with spending time with your dog is possible. Check out our dog friendly places to shop & meet-up this December.

Socialising your new puppy

October 26th, 2021

#didyouknow that there is a national increase in pet ownership of around 60% over the last couple of years?  This is mainly due to COVID and people being home more.