Parrot Lifespans: How Long Do Parrots Live For?

Parrots are incredible animals, and just one of the things that makes them special is that they can live an awfully long time. But how many of these stories are exaggerated urban myths – and how long do parrots really live? General Rules Governing Parrot Lifespans Parrots as a group are quite long-lived birds, but […]

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Keeping A Capybara as A Pet in the UK: All You Need to Know

The novelty of opting for slightly more unusual pets has certainly seen an increase over the past few years. With Bearded Dragons, Snakes, Spiders, and more, all high on the wish lists of pet lovers it may come as no surprise that we have found ourselves having to factor in content from what to do […]

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The Things You Need to Have on Your Pet Insurance

Insuring your pet can be costly yet extremely worthwhile, however, some policies out there either do not contain the coverage you may need or cover things that may not apply to your pet. In some cases, there are elements of cover you may not find at all unless you really shop around. We looked at […]

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Are Cockatoos Easy to Care For?

Despite dogs and cats being the most popular pets in the UK thanks to a combined ownership of approximately 25 million, indoor birds are fast becoming a pet of choice for many animal lovers. At the last count, it was estimated that 2.5 million feathered friends were now homed in the UK by lovers of […]

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Guide to Owning a Pet Tortoise

A tortoise makes for an extremely interesting pet. Not only are they affectionate and full of character but looking after a tortoise is far more straight forward than more common pets such as dogs – no walks or grooming required! If you are still deciding on if a tortoise is the right pet for you, […]

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Gerbils as Pets

While Syrian hamsters may have been the most popular children’s pet for some decades, many gerbil keepers claim they actually make far better pets – for kids of all ages. If you’re considering purchasing your first gerbil, in this article we’ll try to make a balanced argument, revealing both the good and the bad sides […]

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Chinchilla Caging: What Pet Owners Need to Know

Chinchillas are relatively large and active pets, which require a suitably large cage for exercise. In addition, they are well-known for their ability to gnaw through most materials, meaning that their cage must be sturdy. In short, chinchillas as pets require specialist caging; there are very few existing cages for other pets which can be […]

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What Every Cat Owner Needs to Know about FeLV

Feline Leukemia Virus is a retrovirus found only in cats. It is considered a serious condition which, under some circumstances, can significantly shorten a cat’s lifespan. What is FeLV? Feline Leukemia Virus, also known as FeLV, was discovered in 1964. This virus can have a wide range of effects on infected cats. Firstly, cats suffering […]

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Lovebirds vs Budgies as Pets

Trying to decide whether to buy a lovebird or a budgie? Well wonder no more! In this article we’re going to discuss the pros and cons of each pet bird, so you can make an informed decision about the best pet for you. Introduction While cage birds are still less popular pets than cats or […]

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The 9 Best Invertebrates for Children

Any pet can help teach children respect and responsibility for animals, but as a lot of invertebrates do not require handling, this can be a fantastic opportunity for children to really get to grips with the complexities of being a pet owner. It is always best to have Mum and Dad on hand, but allowing […]

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Microchipping Dogs: A Beginner’s Guide

With the forthcoming UK law that all dogs must be microchipped there are still plenty of dog owners who don’t understand the basics of how microchipping actually works. We therefore decided to interview a qualified UK microchipper, to find a little more about how dogs are microchipped, what the risks are, and what you need […]

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