For years most dog owners have fed their pets on tins of wet dog food. Clever marketing ploys have helped to convince us that wet dog food really is the best for our pets. But is this really the whole story? You see, over the last few years a number of dry dog foods have […]
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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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Ask most fish keepers what they feed their fish and the vast majority will tell you they feed the standard “fish flakes” available from virtually every pet shop in the world. For many fish keepers around the world, fish flakes is all they ever feed. Now, this isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Many of the […]
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Of all the parasitic infections that dogs may suffer from, roundworm is arguably the most commonplace. Indeed, many pet care professionals believe that virtually all dogs are likely to be infected with roundworm at some time or another in their lifetime. The goal of this article is then to offer you a brief introduction to […]
Keeping tropical fish is more popular than ever before, and it’s not difficult to see why. Not only is fish keeping a truly absorbing hobby, but further today’s advanced tropical fish equipment means that it’s easier than ever before to keep your fish in top condition. On the other hand, the amount of fish-keeping equipment […]
Crate training your dog is one of the most beneficial training exercises around, especially when a new dog enters your home. The reason is simple; a dog crate provides a safe and secure environment for your pet. In situations where you either need to protect your home from your dog, or your dog itself, placing […]
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 […]
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 […]
When it comes to keeping snakes, one of the single most important factors to consider is what sort of housing you’ll use. There are a number of reasons for this: Snakes are natural escape artists and will manage to escape through the most improbably small gap. A secure cage is therefore essential to prevent escapes. […]
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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No dog owner would deny the importance of proper training for their pet. However quite where to start can be a difficult question. After all, everyone has their own opinions. In light of this we decided to ask three well-known canine experts for their top three dog training tips for beginners. The results, as you […]
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