There are over 2,900 species of snake in the world, and while only a small proportion of these snakes are regularly available as pets that still provides a vast range of options. Unsurprisingly of course some of these species are far more suitable for beginner snake keepers than others. Generally there are a number of […]
For cat owners fleas can become a part of everyday life. All too often cat owners find themselves being bitten by stray fleas on a regular and failing to get an infestation under control despite their best efforts. The truth is that there are a few tricks to ridding your cat (and your house) of […]
When it comes to transporting pets, birds seem to generate more questions than almost any other pet. We all know that a cat can be placed into a basket or a dog into a crate but what about flighty, nervous, fragile cage birds like budgies, canaries and cockatiels? How should one transport such animals to […]
There are almost 3,000 types of stick insects in the world and while only a small percentage are available in the pet trade, many of those that are make ideal pets. Generally speaking stick insects are cheap to buy, easy to care for, almost silent and have no unpleasant odour whatsoever. They can therefore […]
As any pet owner will know, finding pet-friendly services can be something of a challenge. Whether that’s a hotel, a park or a shop, these days so many people seem to be anti-dog that finding places where you can take your pet is something of a challenge. Never is this more of a problem than […]
Most small rodents are very sociable animals. Putting aside Syrian hamsters for a moment, it’s perfectly normal to keep mice, gerbils, rats and even some of the dwarf hamsters together in groups. It’s what vets recommend, it’s what animal welfare organizations suggest and it’s what all the books tell you to do. What’s more, in […]
As caring dog owners, we all appreciate the importance of exercise for dogs. In most cases, this exercise takes the form of regular daily walks through your local neighbourhood. However when you consider all the ways we humans get exercise – from cycling to kite surfing – it makes a daily walk around the block […]
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More and more people are choosing to take their pet abroad each year, either temporarily for a family holiday or for a more permanent move. Whatever the reason for wanting to transport your pet overseas, the question is whether to do all the transportation yourself or whether to make use of a pet transport expert. […]
Here at PBS Pet Travel we’re huge fans of cats. Over the last few months we’ve been collecting some of our favourite cat quotes which we present to you today. Please feel free to share these quotes on social media if you think your friends and followers will enjoy them 🙂 “To bathe a cat […]
According to recent statistics, over 50% of us regularly transport our dogs by car. It should therefore come as no surprise that dogs suffering from car sickness can find themselves at a significant disadvantage. For example, it might be that owners of these dogs stop taking them out into the countryside, or their favourite park, […]
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Here at PBS Pet Travel we’ve never been busier, which set us thinking; what are the worldwide statistics regarding pet travel? For example, how many pets travel regularly, what modes of transport are used, and where do they go? Drawing from a range of surveys and official statistics we believe we now have enough information […]