Going away without your beloved pooch can be difficult for the both of you. Your dog will naturally miss you while you’re away while it’s natural for you to worry how they’re getting on in your absence. No wonder that holidays with dogs are becoming ever more popular. And thanks to the popularity of taking […]
Reptiles have grown massively in popularity in recent years. It seems more and more people every week are discovering the benefits of keeping snakes and lizards as pets. Whether it’s the relatively small cages required by many species, the lighter workload when compared to keeping “standard” pets like cats or a dogs, or the lack […]
Guinea pigs are one of the most endearing small pets. They seldom bite, they rarely get ill and they are both clean and quiet. Indeed, normally the only sound you will hear from your pet is a wonderful “churring” or squeaking when he or she realizes that food is on its way. However, despite the […]
Parvovirus is the name given to both an unpleasant and potentially deadly canine disease and the virus that causes it. Parvovirus (also known as CPV or “parvo” for short) is most commonly experienced in high-density locations like boarding kennels and doggie parks where one carrier animal may rapidly infect other animals. Parvovirus Risks Parvo is […]
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There is little worse than a hyperactive, over-excitable dog, both for you and your pet. A hyperactive pet is very rarely a happy one, and its inability to calm down is often caused by stress or other negative psychological triggers. For you, a hyperactive dog can be noisy, boisterous and cause annoyance or even danger […]
Many of us spend half our lives longing for summer to come around. Those lazy days sitting in the garden, relaxing at the beach or playing in the park. The picnics and sipping iced drinks in the sunshine. It’s all heady stuff. Equally it’s easy to forget that our dogs have to try and enjoy […]
Over the last few decades reptiles and amphibians have become ever more popular pets. There are a number of reasons for this surge in interest, not least that keeping tree frogs and other exotic pets can provide you with a “window into nature” within your home. Indeed, for those pet owners who appreciate the natural […]
When you’re moving abroad with pets you have two primary options. Firstly, you can attempt to transport your pets yourself. Alternatively you can hire a professional pet travel agent who will arrange the whole process for you. The reality of the situation is that moving abroad is of course an expensive process. From paying for […]
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Praying mantis are growing in popularity as pets, as more pet shops begin to stock them, and more pet owners begin to discover their benefits. The Benefits of Keeping Praying Mantis as Pets Firstly, praying mantis are absolutely fascinating to watch. While they may lie motionless for hours on end, this is all part of […]
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Setting up a fish tank isn’t as easy as just buying a new aquarium and then filling it with water. There are all sorts of other factors that need to be considered, and possibly the biggest of these is where to put your fish tank. While this might sound like a rather obvious question at […]
Gerbils are very popular small pets on account of their lively, inquisitive nature and friendly disposition which can make handling them a pleasure. In comparison to other small pets like Syrian hamsters and mice they’re also far less likely to bite, making them an ideal pet for younger children. That said, if there is a […]