Small Pet Advice
Hamsters, gerbils and mice make great family pets, and are particularly popular with children. Learning how to look after and love a pet animal can be a great learning experience, and our expert hints and tips will help make sure you do things properly when you take on responsibility for a small furry creature!
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A Guide To Feeding Your Small Pet
Check our advice to make sure you’re providing your little family member with everything they need to keep them happy and healthy.
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Choosing Your New Small Pet
Small pets encompasses a range of species that suit different households, including Guinea-pigs, hamsters, gerbils, degus, rats and chinchillas.
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Bringing Home Your Small Pet
Bringing home a new pet is a really exciting time, no matter their size! Small pets all have different needs and suit different homes.
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Mites And Your Small Furry
Did you know there are actually many species of mites? Small and spider-like, with four pairs of legs, mites are actually a group on their own!
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Fleas And Your Small Pet
Fleas aren’t fussy, and will take a bite from small furries, such as hamsters, Guinea-pigs and rats, who usually pick them up from other pets in the home.
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Handling Small Pets
While our smallest pets may seem robust as they rocket around their cages, it’s important to remember they still need to be handled with care.
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Spring Tips For Small Furries
As the first signs of spring start to appear, we have put together some handy tips to ensure that you and your small furry can make the most of spring.
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Have You Pet Proofed Your Festive Season?
Have you pet proofed your festive season to avoid any accidents or more serious incidents? Contact one of our Companion Care surgeries to find out more.
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Helping Your Pet Cope In Groups Of People
We’d encourage pet owners to make sure their pet is in a safe, warm place, away from any potential stress inducing activity.
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Spring Cleaning Dangers For Pets
Spring is now upon us and families across the UK are ready to give their house a good clear out and enjoy more time in the garden, many with their pets.