Latest articles by Ashley Clayton
Exotic Pet
As of the 6th April 2026 you must have a licence to keep a primate in England. The only exceptions to this rule are primates kept in zoological collections holding a zoo licence or primates kept in research facilities ho…
Ferret
It is estimated that there are up to 200,000 ferrets kept as pets in the UK, with that number rising to almost 1 million if all captive ferrets are included, including working ferrets, and those in breeding and research…
Wildlife
Deer are one of the most abundant groups of wild animals in the UK, with population estimates as high as 2 million individuals, the highest level in 1000 years. But how much do you know about the…
Diet
Hamsters and Gerbils are common small pets in the UK, with an estimated 900,000 UK households owning a pet Hamster in 2023 and 300,000 owning a pet Gerbil. Knowing what to feed your pet hamster or gerbil is rea…
Hamsters
The sun is out, the easter eggs have been eaten, the birds are singing and finally it is not dark on the way home from work – spring is here! For most of us spring brings a sense of calm and joy, a bit of…
Diet
Guinea pigs are popular pets in the UK, with an estimated 400,000 kept in UK households. As their popularity as pets in the UK increases it is vital that we talk about the differences between Guinea pigs and our other pe…