Category Archives: Autumn

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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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  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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