With the UK summer nearly in full swing, as a dog owner you can look forward to more enjoyable walks and less mud! Whilst the season offers a whole host of new opportunities and enjoyable dog-related activities, it, unfortunately, does also come with some potential health risks for your beloved pooch. We’ve outlined some of […]
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History and Origins Both ferrets and polecats belong to the weasel family. The European polecat can be found living in the wild in western Eurasia and north Morocco and now many are bred in captivity as a domesticated polecat. It is the sole ancestor of the domesticated ferret. They are thought to have been first […]
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A freshwater aquarium can be a wonderful addition to your home, creating a visually attractive statement depending of course on how large your tank is! As a beginner to the world of fish, you may feel quite confused and overwhelmed with the vast amount of possibilities available to you. Whilst, keeping fish can be relatively […]
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Just like humans, dogs can contract conjunctivitis, which is also referred to as dog pink eye. This eye infection is relatively common and dogs that suffer from allergies or skin diseases are particularly susceptible. What is Conjunctivitis? This infection happens when the membrane at the front of the eyes (the conjunctiva) becomes inflamed. Although not life-threatening, […]
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Guinea pigs (also known as cavies) make superb pets and are especially suitable for children or first-time pet owners. They are incredibly social with characterful personalities and are relatively low maintenance to care for, making them ideal first pets. Living for an average of between 5 and 6 years, unlike other pets like hamsters or […]
It might surprise you that there are actually quite a few small livestock options available to choose from for your smallholding. There are lots of livestock breeds, specially bred with a small breeds farm in mind and so don’t require vast amounts of acreage to house them; these include cattle, sheep, goats and pigs. Whether […]
Wild chinchillas are quite resilient animals. This is most likely due to their changeable natural habit in the Andes mountains, where they are exposed to extreme climate conditions. Under such a harsh environment the species evolved to be extremely hardy in order to survive. However, after many years of domestication and breeding, the pet chinchillas […]
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Zoonotic diseases are high contagious infectious diseases which can be spread directly from animals to humans. Over 60% of known pathogens that affect humans are zoonotic. These can be transferred through direct contact, being bitten or scratched by the animal or via a contaminated food source. If you haven’t had pets before, washing your hands […]
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Problems with consistent dog recall is one of the most common training needs for dog owners. It is more common in certain breeds, but any dog can have difficulty with a consistent recall, especially if it not trained to do so from an early age. You’ll likely have found that in certain situations your dog […]
As with humans, the kidneys provide a vital function for the body. The kidneys main function is to filter the blood of toxins, get rid of excess water in the body through the production of urine and hormone production to regulate blood pressure and red blood cells. Kidney disease in cats is fairly commonplace, particularly […]
The choice of tropical fish available nowadays can be quite overwhelming. After all, they come in so many different shapes, sizes and colours. In can be easy to be attracted to choosing your fish based on their appearance alone and this is where many first-time tropical fish owners are mistaken. There are many species of […]
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