Now that spring is here and summer is fast on its heels, animal lovers are thinking about purchasing a rabbit for their children to care for and play with.  This is a wonderful idea as rabbits are sociable little creatures and with the right care and attention make lovely pets for children and adults alike.  They […]

I have just come back from putting my dog in the dog kennels before I go away on a week’s holiday.  What a traumatic experience - for me not my dog !!
My little Yorkie loves going to the dog kennels as she is welcomed with open arms by the caring owners of the kennels who […]

Dog cages can be useful when you first get your new puppy.  Puppies get everywhere when they first come into your home and this is not always a good thing.  Just like babies, puppies need to be toilet trained and also need lots of sleep, so a cage can be an excellent training tool in both these […]

Did you know that small animals can get dirty and can also suffer from matted coats if they are not groomed regularly.
Keeping their rabbit hutches or guinea pig hutches pristine clean can help to prevent this happening and brushing your small pet regularly will also help tremendously.
Guinea pigs can sometimes suffer from mites which are a […]

Is a Guinea pig the right pet for you?
Guinea pigs are cute and friendly and are easily tamed, but like all pets they do need commitment and regular attention. 
Guinea Pigs love companionship and they particularly like to be with other guinea pigs.
Although a lot of people keep guinea pigs and rabbits together in the same rabbit hutch this […]

The first thing you will need to purchase for your pet rabbit is a quality wooden rabbit  hutch.  The smaller hutches found in a lot of pet shops are very small, measuring only  30-36 inches in length.  These are far too small for even the smallest of breeds.
However, here at ideas-4-pets we have a selection of quality […]

If you are thinking about purchasing a parrot, then suggesting specific breeds here can only be a personal opinion.  If however, you are looking for a single, hand-tamed bird then you are probably better to go for an English bred, preferably hand-reared bird.  It is still possible to tame an older imported bird but it […]

Many people don’t realise what wonderful little companions rabbits are.  They are gentle, sweet creatures and deserve to be treated with love, respect and care.   I think that people should learn as much as they can about rabbits before deciding to purchase one.
Rabbits can live 8 - 12 years and they are not a low-maintenance pet.  […]

There are a number of points worth considering when choosing a cat bed for you favourite feline.
Cats love to climb so you might want to consider looking at cat beds that are high off the ground such as the katkube cat napper.  Radiator beds are also good for cats who like to be off the ground and they also […]

I read an article the other day that said that chickens could be laying eggs in gardens throughout the UK.  Since all the media hype about battery farming, more and more city residents are keen to raise their own hens in their own chicken coops in their own gardens.  
Providing fresh eggs for your family straight from the […]