There is an old saying which states, ‘dogs have masters, cats have servants’ and if you have both animals as pets you may probably agree with it. Imagine the look of absolute Feline disdain you would receive if you were to present a cat kennel to your pet? They would slink off without a word [...]

Rabbits are one of the most popular pets in Britain, and if you are thinking of joining this growing band of pet owners you will need to choose the right rabbit hutch. Although you may think that rabbit hutches are pretty basic, it’s important to choose one which has two compartments, one for your pet [...]

Whatever you are looking for when it comes to looking after pets, from a vivarium to a parrot cage, you’ll find it right here. For example, more and more people are keeping chickens these days, and while for some this is just a hobby, others like to do it as part of an attempt to [...]

Having a dog as a pet can be the most rewarding experience, but if you have a busy working life then this can mean your dog is left at home during the day. This is not ideal – for you or your pet – but there are ways you can make things a lot easier [...]

Whether you are looking for a dog bed, a rat cage or a chinchilla cage, you’ll find exactly what you need right here at ideas-4-pets. Bringing any new pet into the home can be a challenging experience, but if you plan ahead you can make this a relatively stress free time. Whatever your new pet [...]

Choosing the right pet for your home depends on many factors, the first and most important being what kind of animal do you like? If birds are your thing, and you want to have something a little more impressive than a budgie, then a parrot may be the right choice. If you do decide on [...]

Bringing a new puppy into the house is an exciting time for everyone involved, including the new arrival! If you’ve had experience of puppies before, you’ll be well aware of the need to have plenty of sheets of newspaper on hand to spread over the kitchen floor for the early days, but you should also [...]

If you keep exotic pets, or you are thinking about doing so, you will need to make sure you have the right environment for your reptile. Many people in the past simply used an aquarium tank with a few adjustments to suit their pet, but these days there are many types of vivarium available, which [...]

When you make the decision to buy a pet, you should have given a lot of thought to what this will mean for you and the family. For example, if you are thinking of getting a puppy for the children, make sure you think about every aspect of looking after the new arrival. Initially you [...]

Taking your dog for a walk in the country is something we all love to do, but the problems start when you get back to the car. How many times have you had your pet leaping over the seats from the back of the estate car, leaving a trail of muddy paw prints all over [...]