Category Archives: Pets

• Charity at Christmas

  Posted on November 1, 2013 by admin in Cat, Degu, Dog, Ferret, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Mouse, Pets, Rabbit, Rat, Seasons, Winter

  Pets like presents too, and really great gifts are good news for owners and animals alike.  Take treats that help train pets, ideas that take the graft out of grooming, the whimper out of washing or the tribulation out of trimming!  Here are just a few ideas that will make Christmas day great for our […]

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  Bonfire Night

  Posted on November 1, 2013 by admin in Autumn, Cat, Degu, Dog, Ferret, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Mouse, Pets, Rabbit, Rat, Seasons

  The annual family gathering around the bonfire to let off fireworks is the best part of the Autumn for many people.  But the bangs, crashes and party noises can distress pets.  If you can, create a quiet area for dogs, cats and small pets where they can feel safe and secure while the festivities are […]

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  Wrapping Up

  Posted on November 1, 2013 by admin in Cat, Degu, Dog, Ferret, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Mouse, Pets, Rabbit, Rat, Seasons, Winter

  Ideally, pets shouldn’t be given as Christmas presents.  But giving Christmas presents to pets is absolutely fine!  Especially if Christmas provides the opportunity to stand back and make sure we are doing the right thing by the pets we love.  Feeding them the right food, keeping them in the best possible condition, providing the appropriate […]

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  Autumn Chills and Spills

  Posted on October 27, 2013 by admin in Autumn, Dog, Pets, Rabbit, Seasons

  As Autumn begins to take hold, the clocks go back and suddenly winter seems to be on its way.  It’s the time when we move from relaxed summer rambles to warming winter walks.  Smaller pets will begin to need more protection and warmth – especially those kept in the garden.  Rabbit hutches that were in […]

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  Grooming Marvellous!

  Posted on October 1, 2013 by admin in Autumn, Pets, Rabbit, Seasons

  Rabbit breeds have a wide range of coats, with different ratios of soft, furry undercoats to longer, coarser outer coats.  Whatever the length of coat, however, matting can be an issue.  This is where the hairs get tightly bound together, pulling at the skin and sometimes restricting movement. It can be uncomfortable, but if it […]

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  Claws and nails

  Posted on September 15, 2013 by admin in Autumn, Cat, Degu, Dog, Ferret, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Mouse, Pets, Rabbit, Rat, Seasons

  As autumn draws on so fur, coats, claws and nails can suddenly attract more of our attention.  When pets spend more time indoors, then owners begin to notice the fall out, as nails scratch, claws catch and hair accumulates around the skirting boards.  A good groom is the ideal solution. If you can’t face cutting […]

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• One for all and all for one

  Posted on September 1, 2013 by admin in Autumn, Cat, Degu, Dog, Ferret, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Mouse, Pets, Rabbit, Rat, Seasons

  The ultimate aim of vaccination, in an ideal world, is to eradicate a disease.  To achieve this it’s vital to get consistent vaccination across a very large cross-section of the host population.  This is why it is really important to commit to a regular vaccination programme.  At the very least you are protecting your specific […]

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  Pets and Pills

  Posted on June 20, 2013 by admin in Cat

  Dog owners will laugh contently at this post, knowing that their dog will eat anything put in front of them. However, cats enjoy taking medication as much as they love going for a swim. The procedure normally begins with your cat’s medication on one side and your safety kit on the other, comprised of plasters, […]

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  Hot Dogs

  Posted on June 1, 2013 by admin in Dog, Pets, Seasons, Summer

  Do you know what type of coat your dog has?  For instance some dogs have double coats, made up of a coarser over-layer of hair with an undercoat that is more fur-like, being softer and shorter. Breeds with double coats include Huskies, Collies and Newfoundlands.  Most dogs have hair that will grow to a certain […]

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  Staycations or Happy Travellers

  Posted on June 1, 2013 by admin in Dog, Pets, Seasons, Summer

  There are pros and cons for travelling with pets, but many owners think of their animals as part of the family – and if the family is on holiday then that means the pets come too.  Here are some helpful hints and tips on making the most of taking your pet on holiday. Dogs on […]

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