Crate training your dog is one of the most beneficial training exercises around, especially when a new dog enters your home. The reason is simple; a dog crate provides a safe and secure environment for your pet. In situations where you either need to protect your home from your dog, or your dog itself, placing […]
Keeping tropical fish is more popular than ever before, and it’s not difficult to see why. Not only is fish keeping a truly absorbing hobby, but further today’s advanced tropical fish equipment means that it’s easier than ever before to keep your fish in top condition. On the other hand, the amount of fish-keeping equipment […]
While they may not match the popularity of the Syrian hamster, gerbils are still very common pets, especially among children. It is hardly difficult to understand why; gerbils are fascinating to watch, typically live longer than hamsters and are far less likely to bite. However what you might not know is just what gerbils will […]
One thing which sets reptiles apart from most other pets is their need for artificial heating, especially in the wintertime. If a snake gets too cold then it will stop eating and eventually pass away, so getting your snake’s heating requirements right is an essential part of successful snake care. The question then becomes how […]
When it comes to keeping snakes, one of the single most important factors to consider is what sort of housing you’ll use. There are a number of reasons for this: Snakes are natural escape artists and will manage to escape through the most improbably small gap. A secure cage is therefore essential to prevent escapes. […]
There are over 2,900 species of snake in the world, and while only a small proportion of these snakes are regularly available as pets that still provides a vast range of options. Unsurprisingly of course some of these species are far more suitable for beginner snake keepers than others. Generally there are a number of […]
For cat owners fleas can become a part of everyday life. All too often cat owners find themselves being bitten by stray fleas on a regular and failing to get an infestation under control despite their best efforts. The truth is that there are a few tricks to ridding your cat (and your house) of […]
When it comes to transporting pets, birds seem to generate more questions than almost any other pet. We all know that a cat can be placed into a basket or a dog into a crate but what about flighty, nervous, fragile cage birds like budgies, canaries and cockatiels? How should one transport such animals to […]
There are almost 3,000 types of stick insects in the world and while only a small percentage are available in the pet trade, many of those that are make ideal pets. Generally speaking stick insects are cheap to buy, easy to care for, almost silent and have no unpleasant odour whatsoever. They can therefore […]
As caring dog owners, we all appreciate the importance of exercise for dogs. In most cases, this exercise takes the form of regular daily walks through your local neighbourhood. However when you consider all the ways we humans get exercise – from cycling to kite surfing – it makes a daily walk around the block […]
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More and more people are choosing to take their pet abroad each year, either temporarily for a family holiday or for a more permanent move. Whatever the reason for wanting to transport your pet overseas, the question is whether to do all the transportation yourself or whether to make use of a pet transport expert. […]