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How to Handle a Bearded Dragon

Wednesday, June 15th, 2011

The temperament of bearded dragons is perhaps what makes them such ideal and rewarding pets. Whereas dog beds and cat kennels can feel like they’ve taken over your home, bearded dragon vivarium housings tend to fit wonderfully into even the most minimalist of dwellings. With the right care and consideration, bearded dragons can make fantastic [...]

Happy Summer Tortoise Tips

Sunday, June 12th, 2011

Making the most of the UK summer is something you’ll probably want to share with your little tortoise buddies! But it’s important to remember a few things tortoises are very sensitive to temperature change, the UK weather is very changeable, and tortoises are surprisingly nifty escape artists! Outdoor Runs Tortoises aren’t keen on glass vivarium [...]

Parrots Are Wonderfully Sociable Creatures

Thursday, June 9th, 2011

Adding any new pet to a household involves careful consideration. Who’ll clean out the rabbit hutch? What if the dog won’t sleep in his dog bed? What if the cat is monumentally antisocial and the kids are disappointed? We’ve noticed a wonderful increasing trend for unusual animals such as tortoise and our favourites parrots! In [...]

Happy Dogs Need Boundaries

Monday, June 6th, 2011

Dogs are pack animals. They want to follow or lead. The caste system needs to be firmly in place in their mind (and yours) for a healthy, happy relationship to blossom between the two of you. If your dog is a bit of a troublemaker (perhaps pinching food from dinner plates etc), it’s more than [...]

Kids and Hamsters

Friday, June 3rd, 2011

Pets can be wonderful learning tools for children, particularly in terms of fundamental life skills (e.g. responsibility) and emotional coping mechanisms (e.g. dealing with the death of a beloved little ball of fur). Hamsters have long stood the test of time as the go-to low impact pet of choice for kids. Hamsters typically live for [...]

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