Category Archives: Spring

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  Spring into Fitness

  Posted on March 31, 2013 by admin in Dog, Pets, Seasons, Spring

  The clocks going forward combined with that little extra warmth in the air – it’s the perfect excuse to start building up fitness levels – for you and your pets! This is the time of year when increasing the length of walks can be so rewarding.  There are Spring bulbs to see and the first […]

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  Easter Bunnies

  Posted on March 28, 2013 by admin in Pets, Rabbit, Seasons, Spring

  Through March and over Easter-time it is traditional to consider hares and rabbits.  While the standard brown bun has long been a popular pet, the Belgian Hare makes an exotic and interesting alternative.  You will be amazed by the range of different types of rabbits there are, from those who look like miniature puff balls […]

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  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 […]

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  Spring Surprises

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

  Baby bunnies are a classic sign of Spring, and it’s not surprising that sales of younger rabbits increase at this time of year.  But it is important to think carefully about how you purchase any animal. Many people will buy a pet from a retailer or will make arrangements with friends.  If you are purchasing […]

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  Love the little critters!

  Posted on March 14, 2013 by admin in Degu, Ferret, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Mouse, Pets, Rabbit, Rat, Seasons, Spring

  If a dog is just too big for your home and your budget, but you still want to offer a loving home to a pet, then it might be sensible to consider the smaller animals like rabbits, guinea pigs or even mice or gerbils.  The principles of how to choose the right pet remain similar […]

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  Puppy Love

  Posted on March 14, 2013 by admin in Dog, Pets, Seasons, Spring

  If you’re considering giving a home to a puppy this Spring, it’s important to choose the right type of dog for you, your family and circumstances.  This is where the Pet Care Trust’s Puppy Index Scheme is designed to help. This brilliant system enables retailers and other pet professionals who have registered with the scheme […]

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• Lent takes over

  Posted on March 14, 2013 by admin in Cat, Degu, Dog, Ferret, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Mouse, Pets, Rabbit, Rat, Seasons, Spring

  Obesity in pets is of growing concern to vets.  Many people use New Year Resolutions to start new diets and if this fails, start again in Lent!  This year, why not share the dietary good intentions with your pet. Perhaps you could both cut down on snacking between meals!  Modern pet nutrition is very advanced […]

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• Avoiding the unexpected

  Posted on March 14, 2013 by admin in Cat, Degu, Dog, Ferret, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Mouse, Pets, Rabbit, Rat, Seasons, Spring

  Rehoming and rescue charities report that a high number of the animals they receive are unwanted and unexpected offspring of much loved pets.  While it’s easy to look after one dog, a cat or a pair of rabbits, the multiplying effect of one birth suddenly makes ownership much more expensive, time consuming and demanding of […]

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  Hop to it!

  Posted on March 14, 2013 by admin in Cat, Guinea Pig, Pets, Rabbit, Seasons, Spring

  This is also the time of year when fleas, ticks and mites can start to become a real problem.  It isn’t difficult to control such infestations however, since there are plenty of applications and treatments that will work.  It is important to check small pets like rabbits and guinea pigs too. Your vet will advise […]

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  Coat Control

  Posted on March 14, 2013 by admin in Cat, Dog, Pets, Seasons, Spring

  As April starts to take hold so many pets start to shed their winter coats in preparation for the warmer days ahead.  Moulting is common across most species, and even those that are kept indoors will show a vestige of change over these months.   With most dogs, cats and small animals, this is a time […]

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