How often you clean out your fish tank will somewhat depend in the number calling the tank home. The type of aquarium can also dictate as to how often you will need to clean it. As a fish owner, chances are you have observed your tank over time and built up your own routine based […]
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Frogs can make great first pets. However, don’t be fooled, they need just as much care and attention as the popular dog or cat. There are countless captive frogs that make ideal pets but it is best to pick a hardier and more common breed whilst you get to grips with frog husbandry. Whatever you […]
From Cockatoos to African Greys, pet parrots have been a favourite throughout the world for countless years. If you have the time, money, and patience, raising a parrot can be a very fulfilling experience. Undoubtedly, their exotic physical appearance is a factor in why they are so popular and it can be alarming when your […]
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Barking is natural and our canine friends wouldn’t be themselves without it. Whether you have a howling Husky or a deafening Dalmatian, dogs use barking to not only communicate with other dogs, but you too! Unlike us humans, dogs can only change the pitch, frequency and duration of their bark to get across their point. […]
Ducks are one of the most popular pets in the world, particularly for those who have a nice big garden and a pond. Ducks are fun, intelligent and enjoyable to watch. Often, ducks raised from eggs have a fantastic bond with their owners and become their shadow. Keeping ducks is relatively inexpensive and easy to […]
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Long gone are the days of feeding ferrets premium cat food like back in the 80s. As time has progressed, ferret research has revealed that our fury friends have a high metabolic rate and function best on eight to 10 small meals per day. Ferrets are strict carnivores who need a high energy, high protein […]
The world is home to approximately 180 different types of chameleons. Varying in colour, size and appearance, some make better pets than others. Furthermore, there are only a small percentage of breeds bred in captivity, whereas the remained can only be found in the wild. Different pet breeds of chameleon can vary drastically in temperament […]
Does your hamster have a wet and dirty tail? Is the area around their anus soiled? It is likely that your furry friend has Proliferative Ileitis, commonly known as wet tail. It is most common in hamsters that are three to six weeks old, but every hamster can be susceptible. Although it can strike any […]
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Parrots are incredible animals, and just one of the things that makes them special is that they can live an awfully long time. But how many of these stories are exaggerated urban myths – and how long do parrots really live? General Rules Governing Parrot Lifespans Parrots as a group are quite long-lived birds, but […]
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The first question you need to ask when you’re considering breeding lovebirds is what you will do with the chicks. Pairing up your birds without any idea of who will take the babies off you can end badly, so all captive breeding should be carefully and consciously planned well in advance. Once you’re confident that […]
Pet hamsters require two different types of bedding; the substrate which lines the base of their cage, and nesting material with which they can create a soft and fluffy bed. You might be surprised to hear that over the years dozens of different hamster bedding materials have been tested, with wildly varying levels of success. […]
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