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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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 […]
If you live in or are planning on moving to a Nordic country and want to get a pooch to keep you company, you need to make sure you choose a breed that will thrive in a country that experiences extremely cold weather. Most Nordic dog breeds are heavy-coated breeds that are suited for the […]
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When moving to a hot climate, ensuring any dog you get will be comfortable should be a priority. Not all dogs are suited to high temperatures and it is not advisable to take such a risk. After all, it can be extremely dangerous and even fatal for certain dog breeds to be exposed to excessive […]
Training your puppy using a crate can be a great way to help encourage house training such as not chewing or eliminating inside. For some, crating may seem like an extreme measure but is not as harsh as it may first appear to be. Wild ancestors of the domesticated dog would use a den as […]
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 […]
For dog owners thinking of relocating overseas, there are a lot of additional things to consider when selecting the country. After all, not every country is as dog friendly as the UK – many countries don’t keep dogs as pets. Instead they are used more for working requirements, such as guarding and herding livestock. Sad […]
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 […]
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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It’s not uncommon for new puppy owners to liken the first few months of puppy ownership to that of caring for a newborn baby. Whilst, granted there are many differences between babies and puppies, there too are some similarities – establishing a routine being a fundamental one. Puppy bedtimes can prove quite the challenge to […]
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