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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 have a read through Tudor’s interview and take a look …

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 Crab Hermit crabs, just like snakes, will shed their skin …

Owning pets like bernese mountain puppies or aussiedoodle puppies bring 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 information to retain – …

The PetSci dog BMI calculator takes in to account the breed, height, weight and sex of your dog and then displays a BMI value. By itself this BMI value would be useless, as it is not comparable to a human’s BMI – however, because we’ve taken individual breed specifications into account we can give you a fairly accurate guide to …

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 find the breed of dog that will best suit their …

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.

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 pet supplies they had and I was surprised at the …

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 quick guide on preparing a suitable emergency aid kit.

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. Image by OakleyOriginals