Chinchillas have become very popular pets in recent years, and it’s not surprising when you see them. The chinchilla is a South American rodent, which has a long tail and large ears which puts them right at the top of the Cute List. This, and the fact that they have a soft, fluffy body and [...]

Most of us who own a cat are happy to give them the run of the house, but there are cat kennels available for those who prefer to keep their pets outside. If you’ve never thought about getting a cat kennel, you should have a look at the great range available on the ideas-4-pets website. [...]

Many people don’t like the idea of keeping their puppy in a kennel, and if you are one of them perhaps you should think again. As long as the dog kennel you choose is warm and dry, your pup won’t mind living in it. You can make dog kennels more inviting by installing a dog [...]

You may keep your dog in the house, but it’s always a good idea to have a dog kennel outside in the garden. This comes in handy when you have walked your pet and he has returned home covered in mud and soaking wet. The last thing you want is for the dog to run [...]

Many owners feel uneasy about using dog cages, and this is understable. But the fact is that a dog cage can help resolve problems that cause stress and anxiety to pet owners. Dog cages can help prevent problems associated with destructive behaviour and fear of strangers, as well as helping with house training, with visitors [...]

If you are looking for a parrot cage you may have heard the saying ‘the larger the cage the better’. There is some truth in this, but the size of the parrot cage you choose will also depend on how you look after your parrot. If you are at home all day and your bird [...]

When it comes to the most popular pets in the UK, rabbits are in third place behind cats and dogs, with approximately 1.4 million living in rabbit hutches in gardens all over Britain. It’s easy to see why this is the case as rabbits are relatively easy to look after, and as we know, just [...]

Choosing the right dog kennel should be a straightforward task, but believe it or not, there are some factors which you have to take into account to ensure your pet is comfortable. First of all, you have to decide how much time you want your dog to spend in the kennel. Will it be for [...]

Keeping chickens at home has been growing in popularity over the last decade as more people decide they want to experience a little bit of the good life, and of course, have a supply of fresh eggs. If you are thinking about joining this growing group, then you will have already given some thought to [...]

Hamsters have always been popular pets with children, and if you are thinking of buying one for your child, make sure you have everything ready for when you bring him home from the pet shop. The first thing to think about is the hamster cage and its location. You should place the hamster cage in [...]