When you head out to the pet store to buy pet food you’ll likely see two different kinds, normal dog food and organic dog food. Now, we all would normally go for normal dog food as it is slightly cheaper. But today we are going to tell you why you should be paying more for organic dog food in pet stores near me.

Feeding your dog organic dog food offers them more benefits than feeding them normal dog food. Organic dog food is about more than just filling your dog up to cure their hunger. It is about offering them health benefits through the processed food they are eating.

Some of the main health benefits that feeding your dog organic food can offer include the opportunity for them to live a longer life, reducing digestive disorders, keeping their skin and coat healthy, and helping to prevent the development of serious diseases like cancer. So, don’t limit your dogs’ healthy life over a few extra pennies in your pocket.

Guinea pigs are a very popular small pet. With them being the perfect pet for young children due to how affectionate and cuddly they are. But, like with every pet, we all want to give our guinea pigs yummy treats. So, what are some of the best treats to give to guinea pigs?

What To Remember
When purchasing treats for any animal it is important to remember that a treat is something that they do not normally eat. So while weeds and plants for the garden may seem like a treat, if this is part of their diet you may want to consider some other goodies for them.

Another aspect you need to remember is the size of your guinea pig. While you can give larger animals large quantities of treats, guinea pigs only need a small amount for their tummies to keep them happy.

What Are Some Of The Best Treats For Guinea Pigs?
Now, we are going to share with you a shortlist of some of the best treats that you can give to your guinea pigs.

Vegetable Treats
Vegetables are one of the best options of treats for guinea pigs. They can offer them some amazing benefits for their health and well being. Some of the best vegetables to give as treats to guinea pigs include:
– Beetroot
– Carrot
– Pepper
– Tomato
– Kale

Fruit Treats
While fruit treats do offer some amazing health benefits, in large quantities they can cause some issues. It is important that you only give these into consideration as a small treat. Some of the best fruits that you can offer your guinea pigs as a treat include:
– Grapes
– Apple
– Pear

When giving guinea pig treats it is important to consider the amount that you are giving them. You do not want to overfeed and over face them. Small amounts of treats every so often are fine, as it keeps the treats feeling to them as a treat.

Now Pancake day is over, the next big holiday is Easter! You may have noticed that in the weeks leading up to Easter, pet shops stop selling Rabbits. Today, we are going to share with you where they go and why they stop selling them!

Why Do Pet Shops Stop Selling Rabbits At Easter?
In simple, during the weeks leading up to Easter pet shops stop selling rabbits for one main reason… The Easter Bunny. Due to the legend of the Easter Bunny coming and leaving you Easter eggs or an egg hunt, pet shops have taken it upon themselves to stop the sale of rabbits around this time. The number of sales coming up to Easter increased. But sadly, the amount of returned rabbits after Easter also increased. People purchasing rabbits for the Easter bunny trick did not do their research. They did not understand the amount of care that goes into having a rabbit as a pet. Or they went in with the mindest of returning once Easter was over. As this is not a good life for the rabbits, pet shops decided to stop selling rabbits over this period. Some will still have them on display, but others take them away completely to ensure people are not tempted to share that they are the Easter bunny.

Where Do The Rabbits Go?
If you are heading to a pet shop at Easter that does not even display their rabbits during this time, you will probably be wondering where they go? You don’t need to worry as they are still being cared for. Some rabbits will go to their backstock rooms until easter is over, where they will be fed and cleaned. Some may even be taken home with workers to ensure they are not seen or purchased.

Everyone knows that walking their pet dogs is important, but do we know the real reasons as to why. It is not all about the toilet breaks, there is so much more. Today, we are going to share with you some more reasons why you should walk your dog.

Socialisation
Taking your dog on regular walks allows them to socialise with other dogs. Meaning they will become a more sociable dog, who is able to interact with other dogs safely.

Training
Walking your dog also gives you an excellent opportunity for training exercises. For example, the recall command where your dog returns to you when their name is called. There is another opportunity to teach them to sit and stay at the roadside to keep them safe by the road.

Health
There are many health benefits which come alongside walking your dog. The main example is becoming overweight. Regular walks can help prevent this from happening.

Pets are at the heart of our homes, some of us may even want to give them their own gifts this Christmas. In this article, we are going to share with you some Christmas gift ideas for your pets this year.

When purchasing a gift for your pet you should always consider something they need. For example, you could purchase them a new bed. Possibly even splash the cash a little bit more so they have the extra comfort.

You should also consider something they love. All pets love a good treat. Therefore a good idea is to purchase them a selection of treats. This can help with their training too.

Another consideration to have when choosing gifts for your pets is something they will enjoy. The most popular choice being a new toy, for example, something that squeaks or something to put treats in. You could, however, purchase them a new food bowl which makes eating meals fun.

What is a house cat?
In basic terms, a house cat is an ordinary cat which is kept in your house. They will become litter box trained and will be let out into your gardens for exercise.

Benefits of owning a house cat
One of the main benefits of owning a house cat is you do not have the worry of losing them. Due to them staying indoors, you do not have the fear of them near busy roads or getting lost. They will also not bring you any unwanted surprises such as dead animals!

Keeping House Cats Happy
It is important that you do all of these things to ensure that your house cat is kept happy. You will need to ensure that they have plenty of room to roam, this means multiple rooms in your home. They should have a dedicated litter box for them to go toilet. Finally, you should take them outside at least once a day for daily exercise.

Yes, you heard me right… you can buy treats for your fish. You should buy treats for your fish. They like to be treated just like our other pets. But this is not well known. So what treats can we buy for our fish?

One of the cheapest options is cucumber or courgette. These are a firm favourite in most fish tanks. Giving them a healthy treat does no harm. You should however invest in a screw-cumber as this allows the cucumber or courgette to sink to the bottom of your tank. When preparing these treats ensure you peel the skin off and this can be tough for them to get through.

Another option is purchasing algae wafers. These are perfect for any bottom feeder fish. They love eating algae, and these little wafers will offer them some extra as a treat.

Just remember, any food or treat given should be removed after 1 hour if uneaten.

There are so many pets out there which are perfect for children, we are going to look at some of these today.

Guinea Pigs
The first and most appropriate pet for children is guinea pigs. These are small, fluffy animals which are the perfect cuddle pet. They are very timid and calm. They are also very easy to care for which is excellent for encouraging children to help.

Hamsters
These are even smaller than guinea pigs, but still a good pet for children. If they are looked after well and handled they can be loving pets. It is a good starter pet for children as they do not have a long life span. But it does allow your child to have some responsibility.

Fish
The final option we are going to look into is fish. These are not the small, fluffy pet children may like. However, fish are amazing creatures. They do not take too much care, which is perfect to allow the children to be responsible for feeding them.

Whether you want to go to a class or set up your own course in your garden. It is an excellent thing to do and I am here to tell you why.

Exercise
Agility is excellent physical and mental exercise for your dog. It helps them to burn off lots of energy, making them much calmer when they are at home. It will help their mind to be constantly working to learn new skills.

Bond Strengthening
If you fear you have a weak bond with your dog, going to agility will help to strengthen this. This is because courses are set up for the dog to not be able to complete them without their handlers help.

Mood Boost
Agility is also known to boost the mood of your dog. It will help them to feel happier and calmer. They will love running round the course. It is like an extra special treat for them.

Getting your first pet is a big deal for anyone, no matter how old you are. But what pets are the best first pets?

Fish are an excellent starting pet. They are extremely easy to care for and do not cost an extreme amount of money. You can choose a tank and fish to fit your budget. Then all you need to do is feed them and top up their water. Did I mention they’re extremely relaxing too!

Dogs are another good choice for a first pet. They do cost slightly more and take more care, but they are an excellent pet. Dogs help you to get out of the house with their daily walks!

Guinea Pigs are another excellent choice for a first pet. They are very social yet timid animals so will love all of the cuddles but will not need all of your attention. They very rarely bite so are excellent for around children.