Common Guinea Pig Illnesses

Guinea pigs are typically very healthy animals when kept properly. Indeed, as you’ll see, many of the more common guinea pig diseases are easily avoided with the right husbandry. That said, there are a number of ailments which guinea pigs seem more prone to, which is the focus of this article. Signs of Guinea Pig […]

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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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Kennel Cough: Symptoms and Treatment

A dog is a man’s best friend. Loyal, friendly, and provider of companionship no matter the time of day. Owners strive to treat the dog like one of their own children. They will do their utmost to make sure their four-legged friend remains happy and healthy. Unfortunately, like with humans, illness can strike, and make […]

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National Pet Wellness Month: Top Tips for Your Pet’s Health

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 […]

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Pet Travel Insurance vs Pet Health Insurance

If you’re traveling abroad with your pet, you may be worried about what will happen if they fall ill or have an accident whilst you’re away. If this happens, you may have to rearrange your travel to stay longer, as well as pay for overseas vets’ bills. All these costs can really mount up and […]

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EU Pet Passport Scheme

European Pet Travel: The Pet Travel Scheme and Pet Passports You are responsible for ensuring your pet is fit for travel. All animals can carry diseases and illnesses that can easily be spread to pets and wildlife in European Union countries. If you are planning on taking your pet abroad, make sure you are clued […]

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Why Don’t More Airlines Allow Pets in the Cabin?

When taking your pet abroad you want them to be by your side every step of the way, including on the flight. But even though some airlines do allow pets in the cabin, as long as they adhere to the policies, there are still many airlines that don’t allow pets within the cabin of the […]

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A Guide to Feline Urinary Tract Infections

Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) is quite a common complaint for cats to experience at some point in their lives. In general, middle-aged and older cats are more susceptible but this largely depends on the overall health of the cat. Cat UTI’s can occur for many different reasons and present with a range of […]

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How to Care for a Pygmy Hedgehog

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 […]

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What to Do If Your Dog Rejects Her Puppies

The much-anticipated event of the birth of your beloved dog’s puppies can be quite a worrisome time, but most don’t consider the possibility that she might reject her new litter of puppies. Whilst most dogs take to motherhood instinctively without any support, sadly a mother dog neglecting or rejecting her pups happens occasionally. This may […]

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The Causes and Symptoms of Stress in Rabbits

Rabbits are not only adorable to look at but have their own extremely cute individual personalities, making them a great addition to any family. However, when you noticed your rabbit’s behaviour change it can naturally cause concern. In general pet rabbit behaviour is not dissimilar to their wild ancestors. As prey animals they are naturally […]

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