The Pet Expert

There's plenty of information around about dental care for cats and dogs, and many of the biggest names in pet food make chews and treats which are specifically made for healthy teeth, but what about small animals? Smaller pets like rabbits and guinea pigs have rooted teeth which grow throughout their lives – as much as 2mm per week for some pets! So it's important that you help your pet wear down their teeth by giving them the right foods. Rabbits and guinea pigs need a good supply of...Read More

That's right, the 15th – 22nd September is officially known as Rabbit Awareness Week! Working in conjunction with the RSPCA, PDSA and other animal charities, RAW aims to highlight the proper way to care for rabbits to ensure that that they have a long and happy life. Unfortunately, rabbits are one of the most neglected pets in the UK. Often, parents buy them for their children after much nagging. This means that, when the children inevitably lose interest, the poor rabbit is left alone....Read More

Guinea pigs are incredibly popular pets here in the UK, and are particularly great for children. Often, though, they are left in hutches which are too small for them or that don't meet their other needs. In this blog, I'll be showing you what each guinea pig hutch should include, in order to create the perfect home for your furry friends!

Monday the 20th August sees something very exciting indeed happening over on The Pet Express Facebook page! At 10.30am, we will be uploading a special picture; an extreme close-up of a pet. All you have to do to enter is to Like the Pet Express Facebook page, and then comment on that picture telling us whether you think it is a dog or a cat. The competition will run until 1pm on Friday, where we will pick a winner at random from all of the correct entries! Simple, huh? But what can we...Read More

Fleas can be a nightmare for any pet owner, however clean you keep your furry friend! I mean, I had to de-flea our three cats just last night! That's why I thought I'd put together this useful guide to identifying whether any of your animals have a flea problem and then how you can get rid of the little bloodsuckers! Firstly, though, some flea facts! There are actually many different types of fleas, such as dog fleas or cat fleas, but many types can infest many different animals. Adult fleas...Read More

If your pet has an accident or mishap in front of you, it can be incredibly harrowing, especially if you don't know what do to. Being prepared for an emergency is incredibly important, and knowing a few simple first aid tips for pets can help immensely should the worst happen. In this blog, I will share a few general first aid tips for any emergency, as well as how to deal with particular incidents. Firstly, ensure that you have an up-to-date telephone number for both your regular vet and...Read More