Guinea Pig Health
Firework Awareness
Did you know it is estimated that 80% of pets show signs of fear or distress related to fireworks? Because pets only hear fireworks for a limited time each year, they do not have the opportunity to become desensitised to the noise. We are here…
Staying safe in the sun
Summer is here, and with the (hopefully!) warmer weather and longer days comes our latest round of tips for keeping your pet safe this season. Preventing heatstroke and dehydration • Pets can develop heatstroke (hyperthermia) when high environmental temperatures (like hot rooms, cars and gardens)…
Heatstroke in Rabbits
Heat stroke is incredibly dangerous for rabbits. Whether your rabbit lives outside or is an indoor rabbit, heatstroke will happen when your rabbits body temperature rises above a critical temperature. If this happens, they unable to cool themselves down and will start to overheat. In…
Why you should always microchip your pets?
Having your pet microchipped is an important part of owning an animal. Each microchip has a unique code which is linked to your personal information. This means a lost pet with a microchip that is scanned has a higher chance of being reunited with their…
How to make sure your pet is comfortable during firework season
As firework season is approaching us, we through we would share some tips on how to keep your pets comfortable while fireworks are being let off. Unlike humans, our pets find firework season very frightening and stressful. It is estimated that 45% of dogs in…
Signs of heatstroke in dogs, cats and small furries
With summer just a stone’s throw away (we hope!!) we wanted to share some symptoms of heatstroke in pets with you. Check out our blog from last month, with tips on how to keep your pet cool during the summer months. If you see a…
7 ways to prevent your pet getting heatstroke
With summer making its presence known, the risk of your pet getting heatstroke increases. Your pet is more likely to suffer in the heat because they have fur, which they cannot remove. Heatstroke can be fatal to your pet so it’s really important that they…
Keeping Your Guinea Pig Happy in Winter
Now that winter is upon us, it’s worth taking the time to examine what steps can be taken to ensure that our beloved pets remain safe and healthy – even when the snow starts to fall. And this is especially so for certain sorts of…
Feeding your Guinea Pig
There are many types of dry feed available on the market for Guinea Pigs, but the best is the complete nugget style rather than the muesli. Guinea Pigs will eat the bits they like out of the muesli and are therefore in danger of not…
