Coping with a change in season
It is official…autumn will be upon us next week. Whether you’re missing the warmer weather already or looking forward to cosying up in your winter warmers, the upcoming seasonal change affects our pets...
View ArticleCold comfort: make a burrow for your bunny
With their thick fur coat and padded paws, you might think that rabbits are naturally adapted to winter. But while a natural burrow maintains a constant temperature, in extreme weather a draughty...
View ArticleEncouraging Natural Guinea Pig Behaviour
Guinea pigs come from the lower slopes of the Andes Mountains in South America. They are naturally active little creatures that need space to run around, stand on their hind legs and stretch out. If...
View ArticleIs your cat crying you to sleep?
Whilst it’s normal for cats to be more active at night, a continuously yowling cat can be up there with a demanding new born on the sleep deprivation scale. Feel as good as mew with these tips and...
View ArticleWinter Walk Wellbeing
Unless your canine companion is a Siberian husky, chances are you’ll need to take extra care when the mercury dips. Keep trips outdoors brisk (to encourage warmth) and short, and follow these tips for...
View ArticleWhat price would you put on your pet?
While you might consider putting aside a nest egg for your children, new figures suggest you’ll need a hefty reserve for your pets too – with the majority of pet owners underestimating the true cost of...
View ArticleHow to keep your pets trim
We all know how easy it is to pile on the pounds over the festive season, but the battle of the bulge is also a big problem for our furries. Here Burgess vet Suzanne Moyes gives her tips on tackling...
View ArticleDay in the life of a small animal welfare officer
In her 13 years at Wood Green, The Animals Charity, head of small and field animal welfare Marie Pavaday-Pillay has seen the number of rescued small animals increase from 30 to 300 – with waiting lists...
View ArticleThe coat care diet for cats
We all like to wrap up in our warm woollies during winter, and cats need to make the most of their warm fur to help see them through the cold spell. Cat fur helps to regulate their body temperature but...
View ArticleTurn over a new leash
Straining to keep your dog under control when out for walkies? Give them a new leash of life with these five tips on leash techniques… Be the pack leader Try stepping slightly ahead of your dog on...
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