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Microchipping

A lost pet is very upsetting, but unfortunately this can happen no matter how careful we are. This simple, reliable and permanent means of identification can happily reunite a lost pet and their owner...

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Animal Health Certificates

As of the 1st of January 2021, GB issued pet passports are no longer valid for travelling to the EU with your pet. Instead, they have been replaced with Animal Health Certificates that will now be nee...

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Image Chinchillas – A rough guide to owning Chinchillas

Chinchillas – A rough guide to owning Chinchillas

Chinchillas originated in the Andes Mountains of South America. They have been trapped to near extinction for their luxurious fur. They are now a popular pet in the UK. They can live from 8 – 15 yea...

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Image Ferrets – A rough guide to owning Ferrets

Ferrets – A rough guide to owning Ferrets

Ferrets can make very friendly pets. They’re generally very clean, playful and are ideal for older children. Domesticated ferrets come in a variety of colours. They tend to live between 8 – 10...

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Image Degus – A rough guide to owning Degus

Degus – A rough guide to owning Degus

Degus make great pets for older children and adults. They generally live for  7 – 10 years and a healthy adult should weigh between 176 – 315g depending on age and sex. Companionship Degus are ve...

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Image Gerbils – A rough guide to owning Gerbils

Gerbils – A rough guide to owning Gerbils

They generally live for 2 – 3 years and a healthy adult should weigh between 46 – 131g depending on age and sex. Companionship Gerbils are very sociable and in the wild, they live in colonies. The...

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Guinea Pigs – A rough guide to owning Guinea Pigs

Guinea Pigs (also known as ‘Cavies’) originate from South America (where they are still considered a staple food source), but were domesticated and brought to Europe in the 16th century. They can ...

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Image Hamsters – A rough guide to owning Hamsters

Hamsters – A rough guide to owning Hamsters

Hamsters make good pets for adults and children, and can live for up to 2 – 2½ years. Companionship Hamsters are solitary animals, so prefer to live on their own. If kept as a pair, they are very l...

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