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Interacting with small animals

A common question that I hear from many customers is, do rabbits and guinea pigs become lonely? Certainly their wild cousins are very social animals and are found in large groups. Aside from companionship these animals also group together for the purpose of finding a mate and protection. Read more •

Keeping small pets warm in winter

In the past few weeks I have discussed ways to prepare larger animals such as cats and dogs for the chills of winter but what should you do if you own a small animal such as guinea pig, rabbit or bird? You can’t put a bird in a coat or guinea pig in a kennel but there are certainly some things that you can do to make them more comfortable in the winter months. Read more •

The Pocket Pet

Pets come in many shapes and forms, dogs and cats are always the first to come to mind. Owing a dog or a cat is not always practical, lack of time and space being two of the most common reasons, but that doesn’t mean that you need to miss out on the enjoyment of pet ownership. Pocket pets such as rats and mice are enjoying a great surge in popularity and it’s not just amongst kids. Read more •

The perfect first pet.

If you have a young family, sooner or later one of the kids will say, “I want a pet of my own”. We all know that owning a pet is a big responsibility and it can be hard to convey this to a child who has their heart set on a rabbit, dog or cat.

Children enjoy interacting with pets, they want to touch and hold them but if you don’t have time or room for a dog or cat and can’t quite bring yourself to allow them a rat or mouse, then land hermit crabs might be for you. Read more •

Dogs aren’t the only animals called Rex!

In previous articles we have looked at how different breeds of dogs have developed over the years, but dogs are not the only animals with an interesting background. There is even a story tell about the different breeds of rabbit. In fact there are at least 11 different recognised breeds of rabbits that are available and all have features that set them apart from other bunnies. Some may have floppy ears; others grow up to 5 kg, while others remain very small. One of the more interesting breeds of rabbits is the Rex rabbit. Read more •

Things to do in Autumn.

The change of season from summer to autumn, not only means the first few cold mornings of the year, it should also serve as a reminder that there are some changes and treatments that will need to be undertaken for our pets. Read more •

Would Grandma be shocked by your pets?

I was talking with a customer the other day that was looking for a new bed for her dog. I asked what type of bed her dog needed, an indoor or outdoor? Somewhat embarrassed she told me that it was an indoor bed as the dog slept in their bedroom of a night and to top it off even on the bed. As she made the purchase she mentioned that her grandmother would have been shocked to hear that the pet spent so much of it’s life indoors. Read more •

Pet care for small animals

When we think of pets, dogs and cats are the first animals that come to mind but one of the first pets that many kids get is a rabbit or a guinea pig. These animals make an ideal pet as they require little space, make little noise and it is easy to meet their dietary requirements. They can be trained and handled with confidence by children and they are great for helping kids learn about the responsibilities of looking after a pet. Read more •