I have been amazed at how many cat kennels ideas-4-pets have sold over the last few years and particularly in the last 12 months or so. Many of our customers who have house cats have realised that their cats are missing out on the great outdoors but have been reluctant (and rightly so) to just [...]

If you have cats that are used to being indoor cats then it’s a good idea to provide them with an outside cat run.  Not only does this offer them extra space to exercise in but also the taste and feel of the outdoors while keeping them as safe and secure as possible.  Although a cat who has never known [...]

If you are thinking seriously about getting a cat consider it a bit like entering into a marriage because bringing a cat or any other pet into your family should be a lifelong commitment.  Remember that a pet deserves to be a family member rather than just a “collectable” item or an accessory. It’s always adviseable [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

There are lots of things to consider before purchasing a pet as pets are for life so you need to know what you are letting yourself in for and what a commitment pet ownership is. Cats are very clean and can make very good companions for many people, but some of them will damage your [...]

I read an article yesterday predicting that, despite the recession, over £27,000,000 will be spent on Christmas gifts for our pets this Christmas. Apart from the usual dog beds, cat beds and rabbit hutches, flashing antlers and collars with bells on are just some of the gifts that dogs, cats, guinea pigs and rabbits across [...]

Now that winter’s drawing near, I always start to think about dark nights, the family sitting in front of a warm fire and our little dog snuggled up in her cosy dog bed.  ideas-4-pets have got some fantastic new dog beds in stock for winter so why not treat your dog to a new one this month [...]

Winter will soon be setting in and already the nights seem to closing in sooner than they did. It’s that time of year when we want to start turning up the heating and drawing the curtains and snuggling down in front of the television. I’m sure out pets feel the same. I know my dog [...]

If you’ve never owned a cat before then you are in for a great surprise. Cats are a mixture of things – they are fun and love to play with their cat activity centres and cat toys, they are aloof when they don’t feel like having company and they are cute and cuddly when they [...]