Tag Archives: exercise

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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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  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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• 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 […]

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• 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 […]

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  New Year Resolutions

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

  The lovely part of a New Year is that it can be a fresh start and a clean slate.  We can concentrate on the best things we do and discard those bad habits.  That’s why New Year resolutions arise at this time of year!  For 2012, let’s put pets into our good resolutions!  More walks […]

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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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  Ferrets

  Posted on March 14, 2013 by admin in Ferret, Pets

    A friend recently found a ferret in their garage.   It was very thin and unhappy and the family were not sure what to do with it.  However, after talking to FERT, the Ferret Education and Research Trust, they decided to take the animal on as a pet.  With some dedicated care and attention, Franky […]

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