Category Archives: Mouse

• 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 […]

  1,147 Comments. Continue Reading...
• 

  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 […]

  1,365 Comments. Continue Reading...
• 

  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 […]

  1,992 Comments. Continue Reading...
• 

  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 […]

  5,515 Comments. Continue Reading...

• 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 […]

  3,177 Comments. Continue Reading...

• Animal Rescue and Shelters

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

  The British are great pet owners.  Figures show nearly half of all UK households have a pet.  This means birds, reptiles, small animals, cats, dogs and horses or ponies.  Apparently (according to the Pet Food Manufacturer’s’ Trade Association) there are 8 million dogs and 8 million cats in the UK! These statistics prove the long […]

  6,130 Comments. Continue Reading...

• Keeping in trim

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

  Alongside teeth, nails and claws can be the cause of excessive discomfort for all sorts of pets, from small animals like rabbits and guinea pigs to cats dogs and even birds.  If they get over long, they can become uncomfortable for the pet.  If they are not worn down or trimmed properly they can become […]

  2,024 Comments. Continue Reading...
• 

  Keep up with flea protection

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

  Judging by the number of pet owners asking for advice on flea-control, 2012 was an excellent year for these bloodsucking insects.  Besides being irritating and unpleasant, do fleas actually present a threat to our pets or ourselves?  Broadly, the answer is they aren’t a threat in themselves, but they can contribute to weakening an ill […]

  4,230 Comments. Continue Reading...

• Ready to make a commitment?

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

  Five basic commitments apply whatever type of pet you get, ranging from feeding, exercising, housing, socialising and financing.   There are many sources of good advice on diet – but your vet is the most obvious place to start.  Some pets require active exercising while others just need the right amount of space to exercise themselves […]

  1,993 Comments. Continue Reading...

• Pet Neglect

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

  The RSPCA collected or rescued 130,000 pets last year.  Many of those pets will have been cats or dogs, some are pedigree.  Many of their original owners will have purchased them in the first place.  Whether they paid as little as a fiver for a rabbit or as much as £500 for a dog, in […]

  4,648 Comments. Continue Reading...