Preventing stress in hamsters is ESSENTIAL. It can be a matter of life and death if your hamster is stressed, so it’s a really important part of their welfare that you create a calm and comfortable environment for them. Here are a few things you can do to help keep them stress free and happy. Keep them in a quiet room If your hamster is in a loud room then they’re not gonna be happy. Put them in a room of the house that has the least amount of noise. Remember, your hamster is nocturnal and isn’t going to be happy if they can’t sleep because of all the noise from people, the TV, and the general ..read more

Preventing stress in hamsters is ESSENTIAL. It can be a matter of life and death if your hamster is stressed, so it’s a really important part of their welfare that you create a calm and comfortable environment for them. Here are a few things you can do to help keep them stress free and happy. Keep them in a quiet room If your hamster is in a loud room then they’re not gonna be happy. Put them in a room of the house that has the least amount of noise. Remember, your hamster is nocturnal and isn’t going to be happy if they can’t sleep because of all the noise from people, the TV, and the general ..read more

If your thinking of getting a dog, a really important thing you’ll need to find out is which breed is right for you? If you’ve been thinking about getting an Alaskan malamute then you will need to find out everything you can about this breed, to prepare yourself and to make sure they’re the right breed for you. Or maybe you already have a malamute and just fancied reading to see if you can relate to these pros and cons, in which case, let me know if I missed anything! Whilst many breeds follow the same characteristics, each dog will have their own personality. So this will vary from dog to dog ..read more

Something I always loved doing for my hamster was decorating her cage. I was addicted to buying her new toys and things to do and my most favourite was a woodland theme style cage. Not only are woodland theme cages aesthetically pleasing but also very practical. Your hamster can safely gnaw on almost everything in the cage. If you’re thinking about upgrading to a beautiful woodland theme then here are some items I found online that I love, that you might love too! * As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. You can read my full disclosure at the footer of my website, displayed ..read more

The main reason people buy their dogs rawhide is to keep their dogs busy Chewing and having a treat that will last longer than 5 minutes. But because we know the damage rawhide can do to your dog (as explained in my other post Rawhide | The Worst Treat To Feed Your Dog), it’s best to seek other alternatives, to minimise the awful risk rawhide can cause to your dog, so here is a list of other alternatives on the market out there, that will fulfil their need to chew, clean their teeth, keep them busy and happy. Raw bones, such as a frozen marrow bone This will last them hours! Not only is it saf ..read more

If your new to owning a dog then you may think all the treats in pet stores and supermarkets are safe enough for your dog. Most owners including myself have learned along the way and have made some mistakes, and that’s okay, it’s normal, as long as we do our best to learn and correct ourselves then were heading in the right place. When it comes to dog treats there are many great ones out there, but there are also ALOT of awful ones, too. Rawhide Right up the top of ‘worst treats to ever feed your dog’ is none other than, rawhide. A by-product of the leather industry. You’ll still find these tr ..read more

If your new to owning a dog then you may think all the treats in pet stores and supermarkets are safe enough for your dog. Most owners including myself have learned along the way and have made some mistakes, and that’s okay, it’s normal, as long as we do our best to learn and correct ourselves then were heading in the right place. When it comes to dog treats there are many great ones out there, but there are also ALOT of awful ones, too. Rawhide Right up the top of ‘worst treats to ever feed your dog’ is none other than, rawhide. A by-product of the leather industry. You’ll still find these tr ..read more

Many pet shops highly recommend using an exercise ball. When new potential owners come into the pet shop, as a consumer we believe the staff are knowledgeable and will recommend good items your new pet will love, but the truth is, many pet shop staff get this wrong. They only need to have a standard amount of knowledge to care for and sell the pets in store, but it takes a lot more knowledge to know the real truth about these little animals and their needs. I’m not saying all pet stores are like this, as I’ve met a few very knowledgeable people who give great advice, but unfortunately not ever ..read more

Getting a Malamute? Congratulations and welcome to this crazy rollercoaster you’re about to experience! They are truly one of a kind, and you will love them so very much. You may be wondering what to get your Mal so here are a few bit and bobs you’ll be needing to give them a great start in life. Mother scent A bit of a random one to start off, but very important! The breeder should have given you something with their mothers scent on, to help comfort your new puppy when they come home, they’ll be confused and missing their mother, so this will relieve some of their anxieties and can be really ..read more

One very important part of owning a Syrian hamster is making sure you have the most suitable accessories in their cage, whilst also having a large cage. A huge part of that is making sure they have the correct wheel for their size. Some Syrians stay small, whilst others get huge – especially females. You never really know how big they’re going to get when they’re fully grown, which is why it’s more important to have one they can grow into, rather than one they can grow out of. Firstly, here are some examples of wheel that are the worst, and why. WORST Wired hamster wheels The image above is a ..read more