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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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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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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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 […]
The choice of tropical fish available nowadays can be quite overwhelming. After all, they come in so many different shapes, sizes and colours. In can be easy to be attracted to choosing your fish based on their appearance alone and this is where many first-time tropical fish owners are mistaken. There are many species 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. […]
Let’s be honest, as a dog owner it’s likely you have witnessed your fair share of quirky dog behaviours, some of which can be amusing, adorable and in some cases disgusting or indeed concerning. However, it can be quite puzzling and perhaps even slightly alarming when you first notice your dog randomly licking the air, […]
Just like with us humans, our pets can be susceptible to certain diseases, which in many cases, can be life-threatening, to both you and your pet. Which diseases your pet can be vaccinated against, depends on which country you reside in or indeed are travelling to. In the UK, many of the diseases are potentially […]