As cats grow older they become independent creatures, coming to us mere mortals when they require food or affection. However, as kittens, they are completely reliant on you to keep then content. One of the biggest hurdles kitten owners have to overcome is what to feed their kitten. More often than not, pet owners have […]
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If there’s one major downside to keeping terrapins is their feeding habits. There are a number of reasons why feeding terrapins has its challenges: Terrapins are carnivorous. In other words you’re going to need to feed most terrapins some kind of meat. This isn’t just expensive – it can be messy too. Terrapins are messy […]
Reptiles have grown massively in popularity in recent years. It seems more and more people every week are discovering the benefits of keeping snakes and lizards as pets. Whether it’s the relatively small cages required by many species, the lighter workload when compared to keeping “standard” pets like cats or a dogs, or the lack […]
Our feline friends are quite often a bundle of energy. They provide us with fun, laughter and the occasional scare when they bring in a mouse or bird from some of their outside activities. Sometimes though, the action-packed pet loses a little of its character. It may appear less active, it may sleep a lot […]
Over the past few years, there has been a significant rise in the ownership of more exotic pets. Geckos, Spiders, Snakes, Axolotls and more. Whilst it leads to a great talking point and something potentially more interesting than your more typical pets, it can lead to significantly more questions surrounding the care of the animal. […]
As parents, we have all had that moment when our youngest ask, or should we say beg, to be allowed a pet. Most of the time, these aspirations start big, dreams of wanting a horse reduce down to a dog, a rabbit may then pique the interest, and finally the go-to for many first pets, […]
Candlelit dinners, romantic walks, marriage proposals…. we are only a short way away from one of the days of the year some people get excited about and others want to shy away from. Whichever type you are, there is always someone in the household that can benefit from a little bit of extra love on […]
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Many of us love to have a pet in our lives. They provide companionship, love, and entertainment. Traditionally, dogs and cats fill the pet-shaped spaces in our lives, but more and more people are turning to exotic pets. There are currently over 13,000 different exotic pet species being kept in the UK and 4000 wild […]
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There’s so much choice when it comes to pet related jobs. Below are some of the best jobs for pet lovers, so you can take your passion for animals and find an interesting career that involves your furry friends. Pet Sitter Pet ownership in the UK rocketed in 2020, with 59% of households now owning […]
An oriental fire bellied toad is a great choice of pet for inexperienced exotic pet owners. This is because they are relatively hardy animals which are easy care for. Due to their small size (approx. 5 cm), these visual striking amphibians take up little space and are an extremely intriguing pet to keep. Origin of […]
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If you are new to keeping chickens, it can come as a surprise when your chickens suddenly stop laying eggs and its perfectly understandable to wonder ‘why are my hens not laying eggs’. Whilst egg production naturally ebbs and flows throughout the year and can significantly decrease in certain seasons, there are many other factors […]