Pet care guides
Caring for your bearded dragon
How to keep your pet bearded dragons healthy and happy.
Bearded dragons are very rewarding pets and make an ideal first pet reptile. If you take good care of him he can live for up to 10 years. Even though bearded dragons are very calm, they are more suited to older children and adults because they are delicate and handling of them must be gentle.
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Caring for your Bengalese finches
How to keep pet Bengalese finches healthy and happyBengalese finches are one of the most charming and interesting birds to keep as a pet and are easy to care for. There are many colour variations to choose from although you won’t see Bengalese finches in the wild, they are solely bred in captivity.
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Caring for your budgerigar
How to keep pet budgies healthy and happyThe friendly budgerigar (or budgies as they are mostly known), make excellent pets that are hardy, easily cared for and full of character. They are also easy to tame and can be taught to talk and whistle.
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Caring for your canary
How to keep pet canaries healthy and happyCanaries are gentle, lively birds that come in many shapes, sizes and vibrant colours. The male birds are known for their beautiful singing.
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Caring for your chickens
How to keep pet chickens healthy and happyKeeping chickens can be really fun and rewarding but it is a big responsibility as they will be totally reliant on you to provide them with all of their needs and to keep them safe.
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Caring for your chinchilla
How to keep pet chinchillas healthy and happyChinchillas are alert, inquisitive and active little animals that make great pets for older children and adults. Children should always be supervised when handling chinchillas.
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Caring for your cockatiel
How to keep pet cockatiels healthy and happyCockatiels are very popular as a first pet bird because they are easy to handle and care for as well as having lots of character. Young cockatiels can become very tame and some can be taught to whistle or even talk.
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Caring for your corn snake
How to keep pet corn snakes healthy and happyIf this is your first snake, then a corn snake is a good choice for beginners. Generally good natured and available in many different colours and patterns, corn snakes are an interesting and safe first pet snake.
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Caring for your crested gecko
How to keep pet crested geckos healthy and happyCrested geckos are very rewarding pets and make an ideal first pet reptile. If you take good care of him he can live for up to 14 years.
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Caring for your doves
How to keep pet doves healthy and happyDoves are gentle, elegant and attractive birds that make excellent pets because they are hardy and relatively easy to care for.
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Caring for your dwarf hamster
How to keep pet dwarf hamsters healthy and happyThese little hamsters are only half the size of Syrian hamsters and make lively, attractive little pets. Dwarf hamsters are ideal first time pets too. Chinese and Russian Dwarf Hamsters can live up to 2 years and Roborovski Hamsters can live up to 3 1/2 years if looked after properly.
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Caring for your fancy mice
How to keep pet fancy mice healthy and happyMice are inquisitive and amusing little animals that are easy to look after. They make great pets for families but children should always be supervised when handling mice.
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Caring for your gerbil
How to keep pet gerbils healthy and happyGerbils are inquisitive, friendly little animals that are hardy, clean and easy to care for. Gerbils have lots of energy and are best kept in pairs or small groups.
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Caring for your goldfish
How to keep pet goldfish healthy and happyGoldfish are hardy fish which are easy and inexpensive to keep. They make a perfect first pet and are a great addition to any home.With so many beautiful varieties to choose from, there is a goldfish for everyone from complete beginner to goldfish enthusiast.
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Caring for your Gouldian finch
How to keep pet Gouldian finches healthy and happyGouldian finches have gorgeous rainbow coloured plumage and make stunning pet birds to keep. They are lively and chirpy and are happiest living in groups.Although social with other birds, they are best suited to being watched rather than handled as this can cause them stress. If well looked after ...
Caring for a house rabbit
How to keep house rabbits healthy and happyLiving with a house rabbit can be a great addition to the family and offers a very rewarding and fun experience.Your rabbit will benefit too as he will enjoy an interesting, social and stimulating environment in your home.
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Caring for your leopard gecko
How to keep pet leopard geckos healthy and happyLeopard geckos are one of the easiest lizards to look after which makes them an ideal first pet. They have lots of character and are docile, friendly and easy to handle. Most will become tame with regular handling.With proper care, leopard geckos can live up to 20 years so they require long term ...
Caring for your lovebird
How to keep pet lovebirds healthy and happyLovebirds are colourful, intelligent and affectionate birds. They make a great pet for beginners as they are quite hardy birds that are relatively easily tamed. Lovebirds are best kept in pairs or groups because they need a lot of attention.
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Caring for your Mediterranean tortoise
How to keep pet tortoises healthy and happyMediterranean tortoises (also called the Hermann’s tortoise) will generally live for up to 70 years but some have been known to reach 100 years old. They are a lifetime companion and as such, require a big commitment, probably for the rest of your life. Choosing a tortoise as a pet should be a ...
Caring for your pygmy hedgehog
How to keep pet pygmy hedgehogs healthy and happyPygmy hedgehogs make lovely little pets that are easy to look after and provide hours of fun for the family. These pets are easily scared and may not be suitable for young children. Adult supervision is always required when children are handling a pygmy hedgehog.
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Caring for your rat
How to keep pet rats healthy and happyRats are very friendly, loyal pets who make close bonds with their owners. They can be easily tamed and make a good first pet for a family. Children should always be supervised during handling.Rats are very intelligent animals and can learn to do a few tricks like finding their way out of a maze or picking ...
Caring for your stick insect
How to keep pet stick insects healthy and happyKeeping stick insects as pets can be great fun. They are particularly good for children as they are easy to look after, provided they are handled with care and under supervision.There are nearly 3,000 known types of stick insect but the most common types to be kept as pets are Indian or Laboratory.
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Caring for your Syrian or golden hamster
How to keep pet Syrian or golden hamsters healthy and happySyrian, or golden hamsters as they are also known, are attractive, undemanding, clean and easily tamed little pets.They can be very active with great personalities, and if cared for properly, can live for up to 3 years.
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Caring for your tropical fish
How to keep pet tropical fish healthy and happyA tropical fish tank creates a stunning display of colour and life into your home. These pets are very rewarding and interesting too, with many owners feeling the soothing, calming effects of keeping fish at home.If well looked after, your fish could live for many years. They are relatively easy to ...
Caring for your zebra finch
How to keep pet zebra finches healthy and happyZebra finches are lively, chirpy little birds and one of the most attractive pet birds. With their intricate markings and inquisitive character, they are a firm favourite for an aviary or indoor cage.Zebra finches originally come from Australia and can live up to 10 years with good care. Zebra finches ...
Caring for your rabbit
How to keep pet rabbits healthy and happyRabbits are lively and responsive pets, each with their own distinctive characters. Rabbits can be great fun, but it is a big responsibility and a long-term commitment to care for them.Rabbits can be good pets for children provided they are handled with care and always supervised. If looked after properly, ...
Caring for your guinea pig
How to keep pet guinea pigs healthy and happyGuinea pigs (or cavies as they are sometimes known) make excellent pets for children as they tend to be quite docile, are very gentle and don’t bite when handled. Guinea pigs are small and light enough for children to handle but this must always be done with adult supervision.
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