Latest articles by Ben Witcomb
Exotic Pet
Keeping invertebrates as pets can be super rewarding, interesting and quite different to keeping cats, rabbits, geckos and tortoises! Invertebrates or “inverts” as we can also refer to them are a whole differen…
Animal Welfare
If you’re an exotic pet owner, you will know all too well about the “joys” of feeding live prey to your pets. From finding a stray locust in the living room, to crickets on the landing, they seem to appear ever…
Exotic Pet
Did you know that some animals require a licence in order to keep them? Many exotic pets can be kept without a licence, as long as they are a pet and not involved with the observation from the wider general public. Howev…
Animal Welfare
We sure do love our exotic pets - from hamsters, rabbits and guinea pigs to parrots, tortoises and degus, there seems to be an animal to suit even the most novice (or experienced!) of exotic pet keepers. One particu…
New Pet
Ben Witcomb RVN With many if not all reptiles originating from warmer climates, it is important that we support them through the winter months. From tortoises to geckos and monitor lizards to chameleons, the husban…
Cats
No matter what pet you have, you will need to offer them a diet that provides all the nutrients they need in order to thrive. From our standard furry friends such as cats and dogs, to more exotic pets…