Help your Cocker Spaniel to love life! | Blog Kind, gentle and incredibly loyal, Cocker Spaniels can make excellent dogs for first-time owners, as long as you do lots of research to see if this energetic breed is right for you. With their long, drooping ears, dark, trusting eyes and silky fur with the cutest … Read more
How to groom your guinea pigs | Blog A well-groomed guinea pig is a happy guinea pig and, as animal welfare charity Blue Cross advises: “Grooming is a vital part of the routine care of guinea pigs.” And, whether you have short-haired or long-haired piggies, it’s important to meet their individual grooming needs. “Short-haired guinea … Read more
Why your cat always wants to be the centre of your world | Blog Whether it’s on top of your laptop as you’re about to join an online meeting, the magazine you’ve just set aside to read with your coffee, the pile of laundry you’re about to load into the washing machine, or the suitcase … Read more
Help your Miniature Dachshund to love life! | Blog With their long bodies, short muscular legs, large floppy ears and dark almond-shaped eyes, Miniature Dachshunds – sometimes fondly referred to as ‘sausage dogs’ – are a delightfully distinctive breed. Low to the ground, with a nose that loves to doggedly follow any interesting whiffs, these … Read more
What puts your small pets in a good mood? | Blog It seems that dishing out food and tasty treats is a surefire way to put small pets in a good mood. Our recent Small Animal Survey revealed that this was the case with 61% of guinea pigs and 44% of rabbits. Of course, other … Read more
Do your small pets have the right to roam? | Blog While providing your small pets with secure, accommodation that’s suitable for their species and is as large as possible is all-important, small furries also benefit from having the opportunity to explore and exercise outside their main housing in an appropriate setting. Burgess Pet Care’s … Read more
The UK’s trendiest small pet names | Blog From rabbits to guinea pigs, pet rats, mice, gerbils and hamsters to chinchillas, degus and ferrets, when it comes to naming your small pets, how do you choose a name that suits their beguiling looks, sweet personalities and adorable ways? According to Burgess Pet Care’s recent Small … Read more
Need a therapist? Your pet will see you now… | Blog Who’s always pleased to see you when you get home? Who listens to your problems without judgement? Who shares your joy in happy moments and is source of comfort when you’re sad? Who is your most loyal friend? If the answer to all these … Read more
Rabbit nuggets – how to choose what’s best for your buns | Blog If colourful muesli mixes catch your eye in the pet shop or supermarket as something that will appeal to your bunny chums, it’s time to stop and face up to the facts. When they’re eating, rabbits can’t see in front of their noses, … Read more
Curtain up – it’s GPAW the fourth! | Blog Nibble, Nourish, Thrive! Charismatic cavies are taking centre stage for Guinea Pig Awareness Week 2024! What is GPAW and who runs it? Now in its fourth fantastic year, GPAW 2024 will take place from 23 – 27 September. Led by small pet experts Burgess Pet Care, this … Read more