Pet Photographer Spotlight: An Interview with Tudor Costache

We recently got the chance to have a chat with photographer Tudor Costache about some of the amazing animal photography he has done, all of which you can see over on Tudor’s Flickr account. If you love your dog photos, then you are in for a treat! Be sure to

Hermit Crab: A Stage Stealer Pet

Hermit crabs are highly social animals that make for a great family or class pet. They can easily be handled and would be fun to watch as they explore their habitat and interact with other hermit crabs. The nocturnal animals require little maintenance, are non-aggressive and hypoallergenic. About the Hermit

Make Day-to-Day Pet Care a Little Easier

Owning a pet brings with it a lot of new responsibilities which can be a little daunting, especially for the first time owner. However there is plenty of help available in the form of parents, friends, professionals, vets and the internet. The problem is, there can be a lot of

Using the PetSci BMI Calculator to Calculate Your Dog’s BMI

You may have noticed that we’ve been quite quiet over the past few days, the reason? We’ve been working hard to bring you and awesome pet BMI calculator!

10 Signs That Your Pet Needs a Holiday

Pet owners often think of their pets as extended family members. Pets are purchased or gained in a large variety of methods. Some people adopt a dog or kitten from a pound; and others take in stray pets. Some people spend meticulous hours and days searching through breeder’s records to

Treating Your Pet On a Budget: Brie’s Parsley and Carrot Dog Biscuits

When it comes to giving our pet treats, (the edible kind) you generally have to choose between cheap and unhealthy or expensive and natural. The natural treats are usually more healthy but less appetising for your pet.

The Best of (P)Etsy: 19 Awesome Products for Your Dog

If you’ve not heard of Etsy before, then today you are in for a treat! Etsy is like a ‘crafty cross between Amazon and eBay’. It contains thousands of handmade or vintage items being sold by individuals from around the globe. Recently I visited Etsy to see what type of

Planning a Perfect Pet First Aid Kit

Having a first aid kit around the house is quite a common occurrence, however having a pet first aid kit is much less common. For most people, the idea of a pet first aid kit might not have even crossed their mind, if you are one of them, follow our

Pet Allergies – Why Suffer in Silence?

Anybody who owns a pet understands just how frustrating pet hair can be – especially within the home of allergy sufferers. Home owners go to the extent of vacuuming, dusting and cleaning, only to see their efforts go unrewarded.

An estimated 10% of the entire population are allergic to animals and even minimal exposure to discarded fur in the home can be enough to trigger a reaction. Factoring into account that 70% of households own a dog or a cat and you can truly understand the extent of this problem and how important it is to minimise exposure.

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