Pet related articles

20 years ago, there was little training and education for veterinary dental technicians but in 1988 a group of veterinary surgeons with an interest in veterinary dentistry founded the British Veterinary Dental Association (BVDA). BVDA promotes teaching, practice and research. It also offers practical postgraduate training courses. Every...

There are 30 species of dolphin although not all of them live in the sea. Some are river dolphins that can be found in India, Pakistan, China and Brazil. The largest of the species is the bottled nose dolphin which can grow to over 9ft and weigh 200kg. The smallest species are buffeo dolphins they can grow to 3.9ft and weigh...

Having your very own pet horse will be the envy of all your friends and family, but having one is a very demanding responsibility.Having a pet horse is a very time consuming hobby and a huge financial commitment. Before buying a horse you should know exactly what is involved. If your child really wants a horse make sure that he or she is...

If your looking for a pet which only lives outdoors, there are only a handful which fall into this category.In America it’s very common for dogs to be kept outdoors as they have their own dog house (kennel) and feeding area. In England I suppose most people keep their dogs indoors. There are many advantages to keeping pet dogs outside -...

A great day out for the children would be to visit farm animals. You can go to large parks that have an area for visitors to see farm animals or you can arrange a day out at a farm and enjoy a picnic afterwards. All over the UK there are parks which also home farm animals. In Manchester there is Heaton Park. I took one of my little...

Do you want the best for your pets? Do you like to pamper them and have them live a life of luxury?If so there are many places that supply luxurious bedding to house them and make sure they have a comfortable place to sleep.Do you want your pet to stand out from the crowd why not shop around and you will find that there are many dog/cat...

It’s difficult trying to decide on what animal you should have as a first pet.The most common has to be fish. They are simple to care for and they won’t make a mess. There are many to choose from, from goldfish to blue tails. All you need is a fish bowl/tank, a place to put it (like a shelf) and some fish food. The downsides are you...