On our 1 year anniversary we would just like to thank our #creaturefamily that has grown and evolved over this last year. We hope you have enjoyed the content we have produced; we sure have had fun bringing it to you. We trust it has proved a welcome distraction for you and your pets from what has been a difficult year for many. It was not the plan, to open in a pandemic, so we ..read more

Rabbits and Chickens are part of Easter Legend Rabbits and chickens have become much loved symbols, traditionally associated with Easter, but how did this come about?  The name Easter is thought to have originated from the names of the goddess Eastre/Eostre/Ostara who is the goddess of spring and fertility. The essence of spring and fertility is echoed in symbols that have become synonymous with Easter, i.e. rabbits and eggs.  The Easter Bunny  Rabbits and hares are symbols of abundant new life due to ..read more

Truth or Tail? – 10 Old wives tales surrounding dogs For centuries now there have been stories about dogs that have gone on to become truths in some people’s minds when in fact they are just old wives tales. So which of these old wives tales are more fiction than fact.  FOOD MYTHS  1) Giving you dog garlic or onion will prevent worms and fleas  FICTION – Onion and garlic do not prevent fleas or worms but both onion and garlic are toxic to dogs ..read more

9 Backyard weeds that make great treats for pet birds For many pet birds their diet predominantly consists of seeds. The addition of greens can make great treats for pet birds and can have many health benefits. While there are a large number of fruits and vegetable that us humans eat that are suitable for our birds there are also plenty of backyard weeds that make great birdy treats.  The likes of budgies, finches, canaries, cockatiels and parrots all enjoy some fresh greens in their ..read more

Bringing home a new puppy – how to prepare Bringing a new puppy home is a very exciting time for the whole family. Being prepared for their arrival will help for a smooth transition to life with your new best friend. It will not only be a learning phase for the human family members but it will also take a puppy some time to adjust to their new surroundings. Here are just some of the things that a new dog owner can do to ..read more

A spotlight on the features of cat scratching posts It is a cat’s natural instinct to scratch different textured surfaces with their claws and a scratching post provides a number of textural surfaces for your cat to enjoy. Cats are notorious for their scratching habits and it’s near impossible to stop this behaviour but it’s one that can be swayed in the right direction. A cat scratching post will not only keep your cat entertained but it will also deter your cat from scratching ..read more

Dog theft – what can you do to protect your dog? Recently, the rate of dog theft has been on the rise, as there is a real supply and demand issue with the number of dogs available for new homes. As the pandemic continues, many people have been left feeling lonely and have been looking to fill the void with a furry friend. Opportunistic thieves have been keen to make the most of this by steeling dogs and selling them for a profit. The pandemic has ..read more

Feather Moulting in Birds – Make it Easier on your Feathered Friends Have you noticed that your bird’s cage is accumulating lots of little feathers? Sounds like it must be moulting time! Your birds feather moulting is a crucial and stressful part of a birds life but there are thing that you can do to make it easier on your feathered friends.  Birds are fascinating creatures and are structured very differently to other modern day creatures. Their bodies are covered in a beautiful plumage of feathers and ..read more

Renting with pets – Navigating the legality’s As a country, Australia has one of the highest rates of pet ownership in the world, but finding a rental property that allows pets is a difficulty that many have been facing. Renting with pets is becoming more accepted as the benefits of pet ownership are becoming increasingly recognised. In light of this, many Australian states have reviewed their laws on keeping pets in rental properties which is making it easier in a legal sense ..read more

Litter training – 4 simple steps to set you kitten up for success Cats will instinctively seek out a sandy, granular spot if they need the toilet. Kittens on the other hand, will need a bit of help with litter training to get the hang of proper toileting habits. If you are about to pick up your new fur baby, now is the time to start thinking about litter training. For the first few weeks of life, the mother cat helps the kittens with toileting and she will also ..read more