It’s estimated that 3.2 million households added a pet to their family during the pandemic, meaning that over 17 million households in the UK now own a pet. Research by the PFMA found the most popular pet in the UK. Below, we analyse the top ten pets favoured by UK households. 1st Dogs There are […]
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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At the moment, it can take a little more effort to get to the shop. Not only are they busier than usual, but it can be hard to know when to go safely. If the move towards online shopping was not already coming in fast, it certainly will do in 2021. Some companies have brought […]
If you have looked forward to the perfect family vacation only to find out your dog is not allowed on the beach, you will undoubtedly want to plan your holidays more thoroughly in future. It is very frustrating when dogs are not allowed or welcomed in certain places but with a little research it is […]
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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 […]
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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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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hamsters make adorable pets and in general tend to be relatively healthy pets. However, they can – like all other animals – become unwell for various reasons. To ensure the health of any animal kept as a pet, it is important to monitor them on a daily basis. Checking your pets’ faeces, food and water […]
Cats are adorable, they’re cute and cuddly and in general are relatively low maintenance pets. Yet there is a dark side to kitty ownership which becomes most apparent when they reach adulthood and those instinctual behaviours begin to be tested in the real world! Yes, let’s call a spade a spade, you have indeed brought […]
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