Burgess Pet Care » Guinea Pigs
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We are a leading UK manufacturer catering to the country's most popular animals - dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, hamsters, gerbils, rats, and ferrets. Our head office is still in Victory Mill, almost 100 years after we first moved there, and we are still producing small animal food at Cherry Tree Mill. Our passion, commitment and expertise over the generations have led us..
Burgess Pet Care » Guinea Pigs
1M ago
As the days get longer, temperatures creep up and spring flowers open their colourful petals, our pets will be eager to get outdoors and enjoy the spring sunshine. However, if you’re thinking of moving your small pets – such as rabbits and guinea pigs – back outside if they’ve spent the winter indoors, what are the important things to know ..read more
Burgess Pet Care » Guinea Pigs
1M ago
All pets are individuals and while some can take life’s ups and downs in their stride, other sensitive souls may become stressed and anxious. But there are lots of things you can do to help them feel calmer and happier. Did you know that March is officially Pet Anxiety month? Companies that have developed stress-relieving products especially for pets – such ..read more
Burgess Pet Care » Guinea Pigs
1M ago
Can you have a nice garden if you have pets? Well, Monty Don of BBC Gardeners’ World is living proof that you can! While we might not all have a Longmeadow out the back, with a little horticultural know-how, our gardens can be both pretty and pet safe. Dogs dallying among the African daisies? Cats curled up in the camellias ..read more
Burgess Pet Care » Guinea Pigs
2M ago
February is the month of love – from Valentine’s Day on the 14th to Love your Pet Day on the 20th. But what is it about your best furry friend that you love the most? The Burgess team reveal all… “Love rarely touches the reasoning parts of the brain. It touches the dreamy parts, the devoted parts – it touches ..read more
Burgess Pet Care » Guinea Pigs
2M ago
If your piggy pals are indoor pets, what home essentials do they need? Traditionally thought of as outdoor pets, more and more people prefer to keep their guinea pig friends indoors – and there are lots of good reasons why. Yet, however cosy and stylish your indoor piggies’ home is, it also needs to meet all their health and wellbeing ..read more
Burgess Pet Care » Guinea Pigs
2M ago
January is traditionally the time of year when we’re all planning to eat more healthily and up our exercise levels – but what about our pets? “Exercise is the miracle cure we’ve always had, but for too long we’ve neglected to take our recommended dose,” enthuses the NHS. “Whatever your age, there’s strong scientific evidence that being physically active can ..read more
Burgess Pet Care » Guinea Pigs
3M ago
Taking a few precautions will help avoid poorly pets over the festive season. Check out our 5 top tips… Glittering trees, sparkly lights, mysterious parcels, tubs brimming with chocolates and plate after plate of delicious-smelling festive food – it’s no surprise that our pets wonder what on earth is going on and want to get involved in all the fun ..read more
Burgess Pet Care » Guinea Pigs
3M ago
Winter – love it or hate it, it takes up a sizeable chunk of the year and has a big impact on our pets. But there’s lots you can do to boost the feelgood factor for your furry friends… “Winter in the UK is typically the coldest season with the shortest days often accompanied by unsettled weather conditions,” states the ..read more
Burgess Pet Care » Guinea Pigs
3M ago
Guinea Pig Awareness Week 2023 was bigger and better than ever! Ever since guinea pigs first arrived in Europe – brought from South America by Spanish, Dutch and English traders in the 1500s – these chatty little animals have been hugely popular pets. However, despite more than 500 years of guinea pig love, there’s still lots to learn about caring for ..read more
Burgess Pet Care » Guinea Pigs
3M ago
As wintry weather starts to settle in, should you move your small outdoor pets such as rabbits, guinea pigs and ferrets indoors? When winter arrives in a bitter, bleak, bone-chilling blast, some of our small pets cope with it better than others. Providing they have well insulated, draught-free accommodation, and lots and lots of hay and suitable bedding material, rabbits ..read more