Afon Vets.

14/05/2026

Our nurses are trained to perform a range of X-rays, including dental X-rays

10/05/2026

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08/05/2026

🐶Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month 🐈‍⬛

This month, we’re celebrating our amazing team of registered nurses and student nurses!

Throughout the month, we’ll be showing you exactly what they do in a typical day.

As you’ll see, their role is incredibly varied and involves so much more than many people realise.

We would like to say a huge thank you to them for everything they do! 💙

07/05/2026

Sadly we have had a male entire cat brought into our Pontardawe surgery.
He was found on New Road, GCG.
No microchip or collar

Please contact us on 01639 642739 if you know the owner

06/05/2026

Missing from Skewen, please contact owner on 07460478310

05/05/2026

Sweet little Morfa came to visit us recently.

She was incredibly brave, though sadly she had to have her eye removed.

We’re so happy to say she’s now fully recovered and back to her normal, happy self! 🩷🩷

01/05/2026

Sadly we have had a cat brought in to us that was found in Briton Ferry across from the car wash.

Female, no microchip, no collar, mainly black with some brown colouring

Contact us on 01639 643739 if you think she may be yours

28/04/2026

Puppy Play: fun, or future problem?

Puppies need much less exercise than fully grown adult dogs. It’s important not to overtire them, as this often leads to those ‘bitey’ land shark moments… or a sudden burst of mischief!

Safe, appropriate play is essential while your puppy is growing. Their growth plates (soft areas of cartilage at the ends of long bones) are still developing and typically don’t fully close until around 12–18 months, depending on their breed. During this time, their joints and bones are more vulnerable to injury, which can contribute to issues like early arthritis or joint disease later in life.

✨ DO:
✔️ Choose your puppy’s playmates carefully when out and about. A negative or overly rough interaction during this critical socialisation period can lead to fear or reactivity later on.
✔️ Be proactive and use a consent test. Briefly pause and restrain the more boisterous puppy - if the other pup re-engages with play signals, great! If they wander off, it’s a sign they need a break.
✔️ Practice your recall and engage your puppy with you around other dogs, this builds focus and prevents over-reliance on dog-to-dog interaction.
✔️ Watch for a ‘shake off’ - a full body shake when they’re not wet. This is a natural way puppies release stress. If one puppy doesn’t mirror it, it’s a good time to step in and reassess play.

❌ DON’T:
✖️ Allow your puppy to meet or play with every dog, especially when on their lead. Too much interaction can quickly lead to frustration and overstimulation.
✖️ Attend uncontrolled puppy parties or socialisation groups. Puppies don’t teach each other good manners, these sessions should always be calm, structured, and positive.

💡 Remember: it’s about quality over quantity when it comes to socialisation.

Positive, respectful play experiences now help set your puppy up for confidence and good manners for life 🐶💚

Want help raising a calm, confident puppy? Get in touch to find out more about my Puppy Power Course or Private Puppy Sessions.

23/04/2026

🐈‍⬛🐶 Veterinary Receptionist Week 🐄🐑

We’d like to say a huge thank you to our incredible reception team 💙

They are the first point of contact for so many of our clients and play such a vital role in keeping everything running smoothly. Not only do they answer calls and book appointments, they also:

• Manage the diary

• Assess calls to prioritise urgent cases

• Support clients with the Pet Wellness Plan

• Assist vets during appointments in our branches

And beyond all of that, they offer comforting cuddles, treats, and reassurance to the animals who come through our doors—helping them feel safe and at ease.

They’re often there for people on some of their hardest days, always responding with kindness, empathy, and care.

We truly couldn’t do it without them. Thank you for everything you do.

22/04/2026

✨New Pet Travel Rules✨

From today, April 22nd, there are new rules for anyone taking their dog, cat or ferret to the EU on holiday (or other non commercial movement)

- EU pet passports are no longer able to be used for GB residents travelling to the EU

- Pet passports many now only be issued to owners where main residence is within the EU

- Any passports that have already been issued to GB residents are no longer valid

- To guarantee travel an Animal Heath Certificate will be needed for dogs, cats and ferrets

- Rules for entry to GB have not changed

For further information please refer to

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17/04/2026