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Drove Vets

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We are an independent Veterinary Hospital in Wroughton, Swindon, with 5 local branch surgeries.
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A state of the art vets in Swindon, Drove's passionate team of vets work from branches across the town of Swindon and the surrounding areas of Wiltshire

24/10/2026

🩺🐹 YOUR GUINEA PIG'S HEALTH CHECK: HAVE YOU DONE YOURS TODAY?

Guinea pigs can hide signs of illness, so small changes deserve attention.

As part of your daily piggy check, look out for:
👀 Bright, clean eyes and a clean nose.
🌾 Normal appetite and regular droppings.
⚖️ Changes in weight or body shape.
🐾 Normal movement, feet and behaviour.
✨ A clean coat and any new lumps, swelling or skin changes.

Keep a regular record of your guinea pig's weight so you can spot trends, and arrange routine health checks with your veterinary team.

🚨 Please don't wait if your guinea pig stops eating, produces fewer droppings, becomes unusually quiet or has difficulty breathing.

Contact your vet promptly; breathing difficulties need immediate veterinary attention.

Our team is here to help you keep your little companions happy and healthy.

📞 Contact Drove Vets to ask about guinea pig health checks or to arrange an appointment with our lovely exotics vet Sara.

💚 Please share this post to help another piggy parent!

23/10/2026

🏡 IS YOUR GUINEA PIG'S HOME A HAPPY PLACE?

Guinea pigs love exploring, foraging and finding cosy spots to hide. Their home should let them do all of these things safely!

Here's your little piggy-home checklist:
✅ A spacious, secure enclosure with room to exercise.
✅ A solid, comfortable floor and clean, dry bedding.
✅ Plenty of safe hiding places and tunnels.
✅ Constant access to hay and fresh water.
✅ Enrichment such as foraging opportunities and safe chew items.
✅ Protection from predators, draughts and extreme temperatures.

🐹 Try this today: Add a safe cardboard hide or scatter some of your guinea pigs' usual pellets around their enclosure to encourage foraging.

A little enrichment can make their day much more interesting!

Challenge: Share a photo of your piggies' favourite hideaway in the comments. 📸

22/10/2026

💕 TWO WHEEKS ARE BETTER THAN ONE! 🐹🐹

Guinea pigs are naturally social little creatures.

While they may adore their humans, human company isn't a substitute for a compatible guinea pig companion.

A happy home should offer:
🐹 At least one compatible guinea pig friend.
🏡 Plenty of room to move away from each other when they need space.
🏠 Multiple hiding places and access to food and water.
💚 Careful introductions when meeting a new friend.

And remember: guinea pigs and rabbits shouldn't share a home together. They have different needs and can pass infections between species.

Already have a pair of piggies?
Tell us their names!
Are they best friends, food rivals or professional hay thieves? 😂

21/10/2026

🌾 HAY THERE, GUINEA PIG LOVERS! 🐹

If there's one thing every guinea pig's menu needs, it's LOTS of good-quality hay!

🌿 Why is hay so important?

✔️ Provides essential fibre for healthy digestion.

✔️ Helps wear down continuously growing teeth.

✔️ Encourages natural grazing behaviour.

But that's not all! Guinea pigs cannot make their own vitamin C, so they need a reliable dietary source. Offer a variety of suitable fresh vegetables, including vitamin C-rich options such as bell peppers, alongside a small daily portion of appropriate guinea pig pellets and unlimited hay or grass.

💡 Vet tip: Never feed lawnmower clippings, and introduce new foods gradually.

🚨 If your guinea pig stops eating or produces significantly fewer droppings, contact a vet urgently. Don't wait to see if it improves.

QUIZ TIME!
What's the most important staple in a guinea pig's diet?
A) Hay 🌾
B)Carrots 🥕
C) Fruit 🍓

Pop your answer in the comments!

20/10/2026

🐹💚 IT'S GUINEA PIG AWARENESS WEEK!

Those adorable wheeks, happy hops and little noses deserve more than just a cosy hutch and a bowl of food!

This week, we're celebrating our wonderful guinea pig patients and sharing how we can help them live happier, healthier lives.

Did you know guinea pigs need:
🌾 Unlimited good-quality hay and fresh water.
🥬 A balanced diet with plenty of vitamin C.
🐹 A compatible guinea pig companion.
🏡 Plenty of space, hiding places and enrichment.
🩺 Regular health checks and prompt veterinary care.

Small pets have big needs, and understanding them can make a world of difference! 💚

Our question for you: What's your guinea pig's name, and what food makes them wheek with excitement?

Tell us below! 👇

08/10/2026

🐾 FOUND 🐾

Female cat, not microchipped. Wearing a pink collar with a bell.

Location found - Orchard Mead, Wootton Bassett

If you think she might belong to you please contact us on 01793 522483

Proof of ownership will be required.

Please note we cannot provide updates or treatment information to the general public🐈

07/10/2026

📢 REMINDER – STAFF TRAINING TODAY

Please be aware that our teams are taking part in staff training today, Wednesday 7th October.

🏥 Branches: Closed 11:00am–2:00pm

🚨 Main Hospital: Emergency services only 11:30am–1:30pm

If you have an emergency during these times, please call 01793 522483.

06/10/2026

🎃🐾 OCTOBER BIRTHDAY CLUB 🐾🎃

Spooky season is here, and so are our October birthday pets!

Share your favourite photo of your birthday pet below and tell us how old they're turning this year. 🎂

05/10/2026

📢 Important Notice: Staff Training - Wednesday 7th October 2026.

Our teams will be taking part in staff training, so please note the following temporary changes to our services on Wednesday 7th October 2026.

🏥 All Branches: Closed 11:00am–2:00pm

🚨 Main Hospital: Emergency services only 11:30am–1:30pm

If you have an emergency during these times, please call 01793 522483.

01/10/2026

🎉🐾 A HUGE milestone for Rose! 🐾🎉

Today, beautiful Rose has officially completed 16 rounds of chemotherapy! 💕✨

That’s 16 treatments, countless cuddles, plenty of brave moments, and a whole lot of love along the way. Rose has been an absolute superstar throughout her treatment, and we couldn’t be more proud of her. 🥰🐶

A huge well done to Rose and her family for showing such incredible strength and dedication throughout her journey. ❤️

Here’s to celebrating this special milestone and looking forward to lots more happy days, adventures and tail wags! 🐾🎈

Well done, Rose! You’re amazing! 💕🎉

Address

252 Croft Road
Swindon
SN14RW

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 8pm
Tuesday	8am - 8pm
Wednesday	8am - 8pm
Thursday	8am - 8pm
Friday	8am - 8pm
Saturday	8:30am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441793522483

Website

http://www.drovevets.co.uk/

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