A freshwater aquarium can be a wonderful addition to your home, creating a visually attractive statement depending of course on how large your tank is! As a beginner to the world of fish, you may feel quite confused and overwhelmed with the vast amount of possibilities available to you. Whilst, keeping fish can be relatively […]
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History and Origins Both ferrets and polecats belong to the weasel family. The European polecat can be found living in the wild in western Eurasia and north Morocco and now many are bred in captivity as a domesticated polecat. It is the sole ancestor of the domesticated ferret. They are thought to have been first […]
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During the spring and summer season, the chances of your dog finding itself with new unwanted and clingy friends are highly increased. We are of course talking about ticks – those horrid spider-like external parasites who love nothing more than to bury themselves into the skin of the unlucky host to feast on their succulent […]
Each day in the UK, animal charities receive a staggering 30,000 calls reporting stray cats. Cat’s go missing for many reasons. In general cats naturally roam the areas surrounding their home and are unlikely to get lost if they have lived in the area for a number of years. However, one of the riskiest times […]
With the UK summer nearly in full swing, as a dog owner you can look forward to more enjoyable walks and less mud! Whilst the season offers a whole host of new opportunities and enjoyable dog-related activities, it, unfortunately, does also come with some potential health risks for your beloved pooch. We’ve outlined some of […]
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The Mongolian Gerbil is the most common breed of gerbil kept as pets. Their natural environment is very dry as they originate from the desert plains of Africa and Asia and spend most of their time in underground burrows away from the intense heat. They live in family groups and are active during the day. […]
If you have the space and a passion for birds, setting up an outdoor aviary is a delight. Looking after a number of different birds who are able to enjoy their lives outside is highly rewarding. Although learning about keeping an aviary and bird husbandry is a must, we know that picking what will live […]
The world is home to approximately 180 different types of chameleons. Varying in colour, size and appearance, some make better pets than others. Furthermore, there are only a small percentage of breeds bred in captivity, whereas the remained can only be found in the wild. Different pet breeds of chameleon can vary drastically in temperament […]
Long gone are the days of feeding ferrets premium cat food like back in the 80s. As time has progressed, ferret research has revealed that our fury friends have a high metabolic rate and function best on eight to 10 small meals per day. Ferrets are strict carnivores who need a high energy, high protein […]
Ducks are one of the most popular pets in the world, particularly for those who have a nice big garden and a pond. Ducks are fun, intelligent and enjoyable to watch. Often, ducks raised from eggs have a fantastic bond with their owners and become their shadow. Keeping ducks is relatively inexpensive and easy to […]
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Parrots are incredible animals, and just one of the things that makes them special is that they can live an awfully long time. But how many of these stories are exaggerated urban myths – and how long do parrots really live? General Rules Governing Parrot Lifespans Parrots as a group are quite long-lived birds, but […]
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