If you’re going on a journey in your car, then it’s worth considering that it’s not only people who need to be secured in your vehicle when it’s moving. Did you know that in a head-on collision, anything in your vehicle which isn’t fixed in place will pose a huge threat to occupants of the [...]

Ideas-4-pets are constantly asked how big a chicken coop should be and how much space a chicken needs to be comfortable and healthy. There are no strict guidelines laid down at the present time so it is always difficult to give such advise.  We tend to give the guidelines of the supplier and also the guidelines [...]

I was saddened to read in the newspapers recently that some pet owners are giving up their pets for rehoming or even abandoning their pets due to the recession in the UK.  If you have a pet or are thinking of purchasing one, then please research the cost of caring for it before you purchase. Take [...]

Customers often ask me what the advantages are of having a dog guard.  I think that a dog guard is essential if you have your dog travelling in your hatchback vehicle, because it means that you can contain your dog behind the back seats so that he is not leaping around and causing a distraction [...]

I just thought I should let all our customers know that ideas-4-pets now have a fantastic range of bird cages and parrot cages in stock for Christmas, so if you were going to offer a home to a parrot this Christmas or New Year, then we have lots for you to choose from.   Whether you decide [...]

There are a few things to consider if your cat goes blind or you decide to adopt an already blind cat.  Firstly, be aware that sudden noises can cause a blind cat to be extremely frightened, so if a member of the family drops a large toy or a pan or even if there are loud [...]

I read a survey the other evening that said our pets are facing a massive increase in 21st century hazards – with the biggest threat coming from their owners !! There are reports of dogs falling out of their owner’s handbags and shoppomg bags – why don’t these owners invest in a proper dog carrier [...]