Bunny rabbits make adorable pets. Not only are they cute and fluffy, they also come with their own unique personalities traits making them a wonderful choice of pet for children and adults alike. Just like most other companion animals, rabbits communicate through their behaviours and actions. They may grunt, circle, lick, nip, mount and of […]
Giant Centipedes are generally found in tropical climates around the world, with the largest centipede species, originating in the Amazon rainforest regions of South America. However, smaller species can be found on most continents, including Europe. Smaller species of centipede can also be found in the UK. Popular amongst experienced exotic pet enthusiasts, these fascinating […]
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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Despite the reputation of their wild relatives, fancy rats make incredible pets for adults and children alike. They’re highly intelligent animals and have characterful personalities which are both adorably affectionate and entertaining. Companion rats are best kept in same sex pairs or groups and can live up to three years. They are sociable and easily […]
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Problems with consistent dog recall is one of the most common training needs for dog owners. It is more common in certain breeds, but any dog can have difficulty with a consistent recall, especially if it not trained to do so from an early age. You’ll likely have found that in certain situations your dog […]
Zoonotic diseases are high contagious infectious diseases which can be spread directly from animals to humans. Over 60% of known pathogens that affect humans are zoonotic. These can be transferred through direct contact, being bitten or scratched by the animal or via a contaminated food source. If you haven’t had pets before, washing your hands […]
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Wild chinchillas are quite resilient animals. This is most likely due to their changeable natural habit in the Andes mountains, where they are exposed to extreme climate conditions. Under such a harsh environment the species evolved to be extremely hardy in order to survive. However, after many years of domestication and breeding, the pet chinchillas […]
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Ducks are cute as you like and can be a great pet if you have the appropriate space and environment to keep them. However, they’re not for everyone and as would expect with any other pet, keeping ducks do come with certain responsibilities. Maybe you’ve been considering keeping ducks as pets for some time or […]
It might surprise you that there are actually quite a few small livestock options available to choose from for your smallholding. There are lots of livestock breeds, specially bred with a small breeds farm in mind and so don’t require vast amounts of acreage to house them; these include cattle, sheep, goats and pigs. Whether […]
Guinea pigs (also known as cavies) make superb pets and are especially suitable for children or first-time pet owners. They are incredibly social with characterful personalities and are relatively low maintenance to care for, making them ideal first pets. Living for an average of between 5 and 6 years, unlike other pets like hamsters or […]
Just like humans, dogs can contract conjunctivitis, which is also referred to as dog pink eye. This eye infection is relatively common and dogs that suffer from allergies or skin diseases are particularly susceptible. What is Conjunctivitis? This infection happens when the membrane at the front of the eyes (the conjunctiva) becomes inflamed. Although not life-threatening, […]
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