Latest articles by Ashley Clayton
Pet Insurance
Hamsters and gerbils are common pets in the UK. These small rodents have continuously growing teeth and an average lifespan of 2 and 4 years respectively, although this varies between individual species and breeds, and m…
Diet
Pet rats, also known as fancy rats, are highly inquisitive, intelligent animals and can make great pets. But knowing what to feed them can sometimes be challenging. They need to be fed a specific diet formulated for rats…
Exotic Pet
Hedgehogs are amazing wild animals. They are small mammals, with an amazing sense of smell, covered in spines and able to curl their heads and legs completely inside their body, becoming a protective ball should they fee…
Wildlife
The sun is shining, the birds are singing, the trees are growing and all the signs are there that spring is here, which only means one thing - baby bird season has begun! Unlike pigeons who breed all year round, our nati…
News and Comment
This week is tick bite prevention week in the UK, a week dedicated to highlighting the diseases that can be transmitted by ticks. Although much of this week focuses around human healthcare, it is important to point out t…
Animal Welfare
Monkeys, also known as non-human primates, are amazing animals. They are highly intellectual with unique social structures.In the past monkeys have been portrayed in film and media as pets, including in TV shows and with…
