How to keep guinea pigs cool in the heat
Guinea pigs can overheat very quickly, particularly those kept in wooden hutches and sheds outdoors which can...
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How to introduce guinea pigs
Groups or pairs should have no more than one male guinea pig Various steps to familiarise guinea pigs with each...
Enrichment for small pets
Small pets can be so much fun but how can you make sure that they’re enjoying themselves too? As well as always...
Did you know - owners must make sure their pets are happy by law?
British pet owners have a legal duty to make sure their pets are happy and healthy – but only 35 per cent of...
Looking after your guinea pig in winter
Wintertime can be lots of fun for all the family but only if you’re prepared for the hazards that come with it...
Guinea pigs and fireworks
Loud bangs and whistles can cause guinea pigs a great deal of stress. Help your pet to cope with fireworks from...
Time to say goodbye to your small pet
Small pets do not live as long as humans. Thinking about euthanasia – literally, a “gentle and easy death” – is...
Choosing the right small pet
Small pets come in all different shapes and sizes and sometimes it’s hard to know which one is right for you and...
Choosing the right vet practice
There are so many vet practices to choose from it’s difficult to know which one to pick. But it’s worth doing a...
Finding the right pet
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Fireworks and pets
Every year thousands of pets will suffer as a result of fireworks being let off. Blue Cross animal hospitals...
Pets and floods
When you are coping with the ordeal of flooding in your area, the last thing you need to deal with is the loss...
Pet winter survival guide
Wintertime can be lots of fun for all the family but only if you’re prepared for the hazards that come with it...
Summer survival guide for pets
As temperatures rise, follow our guide to keep your pets safe in the sun. Dogs and cats hot weather advice Pale-...