The process of cleaning a fish tank or aquarium is often greatly misunderstood, yet can have a significant impact not only on the health of your fish but also how easy you find it to look after your aquatic pets. The goal of this article is therefore to offer some simple rules for aquarium cleaning […]
As we approach the colder time of year, you are no doubt making adjustments in your home. Extra layers of clothing, turning the heating up a little and switching to the thicker duvet for a start. What about your furry friends though? Unfortunately, your pet can’t do any of those things, so it comes down […]
Read More… from Keeping Pet Rabbits Warm in Winter: Your Complete Guide
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 […]
Read More… from The Most Unusual Pets you can Keep if you Live in the UK
If you love animals, there are many ways that you can support your local animal shelter. Whether you have some extra time around Christmas or you just want to include animals that need support in your Christmas giving, below are some great ways to help your local animal shelter this festive season. Volunteer One of […]
Read More… from How To Support Your Local Animal Shelter This Christmas
October is National Pet Wellness Month, which aims to raise awareness about how pets age and how that can change what they need for their health and wellbeing. Your pet is part of your family, so you’ll already be doing everything you can to keep them happy and healthy, from brushing their teeth, getting their […]
Read More… from National Pet Wellness Month: Top Tips for Your Pet’s Health
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 […]
Dogs have been getting more cuddles and attention recently. As we leave the house more in the future, owners and their dogs may struggle to adapt again. It can be hard to know what to do to ease your dog’s anxiety. Dogs find their own way of coping when left alone, but it is helpful […]
Read More… from How to Help Your Dog with Separation Anxiety
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 […]
Read More… from Essential Care for Oriental Fire Bellied Toads
If you’re based in the UK, you will be very familiar with our native wild hedgehogs. However, the hedgehogs we’re referring to here are domesticated and look slightly different from those you’ve spotted in your back garden. The most popular hedgehog species to be kept as pets in the UK is the domesticated African pygmy […]
Despite the reputation of their wild relatives, fancy rats make incredible pets for adults and children alike. They’re highly intelligent animals and have characterful personalities which are both adorably affectionate and entertaining. Companion rats are best kept in same sex pairs or groups and can live up to three years. They are sociable and easily […]
Read More… from Do Rats Really Smell or is it Down to Owners?
Ducks are cute as you like and can be a great pet if you have the appropriate space and environment to keep them. However, they’re not for everyone and as would expect with any other pet, keeping ducks do come with certain responsibilities. Maybe you’ve been considering keeping ducks as pets for some time or […]