Opening a pet shop might seem like an impossible dream for some people, especially if you have little to no experience in the area. In fact, you might have more experience than you think - there are many ways in which you can apply the knowledge you already have to ...
For many of us, we think that working with animals would be our dream job. So why not make that dream a reality? There are so many ways in which you can work with animals, whether or not you do it directly. It will really help you to fulfil your ...
When you decide to get a pet, there is nothing more rewarding than choosing to rehome a rescue animal. This gives you the opportunity to give an animal a new home and a new lease on life, and you can feel like you have done something wonderful for the rest ...
Many people worry about adopting an older dog. Will it be easy to train? Could there be ingrained behavioural problems? Is the dog going to be more stubborn? Older dogs can, in fact, make lovely pets, and there are lots of reasons why you should think about adopting an older ...
All pets need different types of nutrition. This depends on the type of animal and its breed, as well as on a number of other factors, like how active your pet is or the type of food you want to feed them. For example, we food might be more tasty ...
Pets are a wonderful way for children to learn how to be responsible and take pride in something. They will have to be fully committed to their pet and will need the time to care for it. Here are some popular options for a child: Hamster. This is a good starter pet as it needs relatively little care compared to other animals. Just bear in mind that they are nocturnal [ Read More ]
If you love writing and you love animals, have you considered a job working on a pet magazine? This would allow you to fulfil both of your interests in your day to day working life and it would be a very interesting and rewarding job to have. If you think you have got what it takes, look into how you can break into this field. You will need to have [ Read More ]
Pet shops sell small animals like guinea pigs, degus, gerbils, rats, mice and rabbits. These can make great pets for families, especially people with children as they will be quite safe around them. Sometimes, pets live in pet shops for a long time and cannot find a new home. If this is the case, they will usually be put up for rehoming. Rehoming a pet that cannot find a home [ Read More ]
Breeding dogs can be great fun and very rewarding. You will also have lots of adorable puppies to play with and keep you entertained, which is always a bonus! If you are wondering whether you would like to breed your dog, here are some of the things to think about: • Do you have a certificate? If your pet is purebred and you want to prove this, you will need [ Read More ]
Retailers of pet supplies will tend to stock a wide variety of animal feeds and pet accessories. A pet supplies company may stock farm supplies, equestrian supplies and household pet products. If you are looking for pet accessories then you can find retailers by looking in your local business directory or by searching online. Online you find a number of pet supplies and farm supplies retailers who sell their goods [ Read More ]
Pets all need to have toys to keep them entertained. Whether your pet is a rat, gerbil, dog or cat, they will need something to play with. After all, you can’t be with them every moment of the day to play with them, as much as you would probably like to be! It’s important that you choose the right kinds of toys for your specific pet. Small parts can choke [ Read More ]