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30/10/2026

🐹🤍On day four of Guinea Pig Awareness Week, we’re sharing some interesting facts about guinea pigs and how understanding their behaviour helps us give them the best possible care!

Did you know that guinea pigs have a wide field of vision? Their eyes are positioned on the sides of their heads, helping them spot potential danger. However, they can struggle to judge distances, so it’s important to handle them gently and make sure they feel secure. 👁️

Guinea pigs love having places to hide! Tunnels, hideaways and sheltered areas help them feel safe when they’re worried or want some quiet time. Make sure each guinea pig has somewhere to retreat, with extra hiding places to prevent competition. 🏡

These little animals also enjoy familiar routines. Keeping feeding times and daily care consistent can help them feel settled, while introducing changes gradually can reduce stress. 💚

Their grooming needs depend on their coat, too. Long-haired guinea pigs need regular brushing to prevent tangles and matting, while all guinea pigs benefit from regular checks of their fur, skin and nails.

Guinea pigs can also be sensitive to loud noises and sudden movements. Approaching them calmly, giving them time to adjust and teaching children to handle them gently can help them feel more comfortable.

Even when they seem healthy, regular veterinary check-ups are important for spotting potential problems early. If you notice changes in their behaviour or have concerns about their health, your vet can offer advice. 🩺

Fun fact! Did you know guinea pigs make a sound called chutting? This soft, repetitive noise is one of the many ways they communicate while exploring their surroundings! 🐹

Featuring Jennifer, Jessica, Ginger, Victoria, Vera, Violet and the fluffy bums of Sadie And Sarah!

29/10/2026

Here’s more you need to know about your squeaky friends on day four of guinea pig awareness week! 🐹

These adorable little animals have some amazing characteristics, and understanding their needs is an important part of making sure they live happy, healthy lives!

One thing that makes guinea pigs particularly special is their ability to learn. With patience, consistency and positive rewards, they can learn simple tricks and routines. Short, gentle training sessions using a small, suitable treat can provide mental stimulation while helping you build a stronger relationship with your little companions. Every guinea pig learns at their own pace, so keeping things relaxed and enjoyable is key! 🥬

Their surroundings are just as important as their daily interactions. Guinea pigs benefit from an environment that gives them opportunities to explore, investigate and keep themselves occupied. Tunnels, safe toys and interesting objects to investigate can encourage natural behaviours and help prevent boredom. Rotating suitable enrichment items from time to time can also make their surroundings more interesting without completely changing the familiar environment they feel comfortable in.

It’s also worth remembering that guinea pigs can be surprisingly vulnerable when it comes to changes in their health. They may hide signs of illness, so paying attention to their usual behaviour is incredibly important. Getting to know your guinea pig’s normal eating habits, activity levels and appearance can help you notice when something isn’t quite right. If you spot changes in their appetite, droppings, weight or behaviour, contact your vet promptly rather than waiting for symptoms to worsen. Regular weight checks are a useful way to help you keep track of their wellbeing, too.

And, of course, responsible guinea pig care means thinking about their needs throughout every stage of life. As they grow older, they may need adjustments to their environment or additional veterinary support to remain comfortable. Providing appropriate care, monitoring their health and seeking advice when needed can make a real difference to their quality of life.💚

Fun fact! Guinea pigs can learn to recognise familiar routines and associate certain sounds with what comes next. That little rustle of a treat packet might just be enough to get your piggies excited! 🐹

Featuring Victoria 🐾

28/10/2026

Day three of guinea pig awareness week, here is more you should know to ensure a happy life for your guinea pig!

Guinea pigs may be small, but there’s so much more to these adorable little characters than meets the eye! This Guinea Pig Awareness Week, we’re celebrating what makes them so special and sharing some fascinating facts about their behaviour and how they communicate. 🐾

Did you know that guinea pigs have their very own way of talking to one another? From their familiar, excited “wheek, wheek!” to quieter purring sounds when they’re feeling content, these little animals use a variety of noises to express themselves. Learning to recognise their different sounds can help you understand how your guinea pigs are feeling and when they might need a little extra reassurance.

Guinea pigs are also wonderfully individual, each with their own personality and preferences. Some may be confident enough to approach you straight away, while others need plenty of time to feel comfortable. Building trust is all about patience! Try sitting quietly near their enclosure, speaking gently and allowing them to approach you in their own time. Offering a suitable treat can also help them associate your presence with something positive.

Another fascinating fact is that guinea pigs use scent to communicate. They can rub their chins or cheeks against objects to leave familiar scents behind, helping make their surroundings feel more reassuring. It’s just one of the many little behaviours that make these curious creatures so interesting to watch!

The more we understand our guinea pigs, the better we can meet their needs and help them feel safe, settled and happy. After all, even the smallest pets deserve the biggest amount of care! 🐹

Fun fact! Guinea pigs have four toes on each of their front feet, but only three on each of their back feet! These little differences are just another reminder of how unique our furry friends really are. 🐾

Featuring Jessica 🐹

27/10/2026

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27/10/2026

On day two of national guinea pig awareness week, it is important you understand your guinea pigs needs!

Guinea pigs may be small, but they have some very specific needs that are important for keeping them happy, healthy and comfortable. As responsible owners, understanding their behaviour and providing the right environment can make a huge difference to their quality of life!

One important part of guinea pig care is making sure they have enough space to explore, exercise and go about their daily activities. Their enclosure should be spacious, secure and filled with suitable hiding places, tunnels and areas where they can retreat when they want some peace and quiet. Providing more than one hideaway can help ensure that each guinea pig has somewhere safe to rest without having to compete for space. 💚

Their environment is just as important as their diet. Guinea pigs need constant access to fresh drinking water and good-quality hay, which is essential for maintaining healthy digestion and helping to wear down their continuously growing teeth. Fresh, guinea-pig-safe vegetables can also provide important nutrients, including vitamin C, which guinea pigs cannot produce naturally themselves. 🥬

It’s also important to pay attention to their behaviour and daily habits. Guinea pigs can be very good at hiding signs of illness, so changes in appetite, droppings, weight or activity levels should never be ignored. Regular weighing and gentle health checks can help you notice changes early, and if your piggy stops eating, you should contact a vet urgently.

Fun fact! Guinea pigs have continuously growing teeth, which is one of the reasons why eating plenty of hay every day is so important! The natural grinding action of chewing helps wear their teeth down, supporting good dental health. 🌾

Every little detail matters when it comes to guinea pig welfare, from the food they eat to the space they live in. By understanding their needs and making small changes to improve their environment, we can help our little companions live healthier, more comfortable lives. 🐹

📚 For more information about guinea pig welfare and companionship, visit the Guinea Pig Alliance: https://guineapigalliance.com/welfare/companionship/

26/10/2026

This National Guinea Pig Awareness Week, we want to celebrate our adorable piggies and share some important tips on how we can help them live happy, healthy lives!

DID YOU KNOW THAT GUINEA PIGS ARE EXTREMELY SOCIAL?
Guinea pigs love having company, and spending time with another guinea pig can help them feel safe, secure and content. They’re naturally sociable animals who communicate and interact with one another, which is why they should not normally be kept alone.

If you’re thinking about getting a guinea pig, it’s important to consider finding them a compatible companion. Same-sex pairs can make wonderful friends, while a neutered male can also live happily with a female. Introductions should always be handled carefully, allowing them time to get used to each other and making sure they’re a good match. 🐾

It’s also important to remember that guinea pigs and rabbits shouldn’t be housed together. Although they might seem like the perfect pair, they have different needs, and rabbits can carry bacteria that may cause serious illness in guinea pigs.

By understanding our piggies’ social needs, we can help them feel loved, comfortable and happy every day!

Fun fact! Did you know that when guinea pigs get excited or happy, they sometimes leap into the air and twist their bodies? This adorable behaviour is called popcorning because they look just like popping corn! How cute is that? 🍿

Keep an eye out for our next National Guinea Pig Awareness Week (featuring our guinea pigs) post for more tips on keeping your little piggies happy and healthy! 🐹

Want to learn more about guinea pig companionship? Check out this helpful resource from Guinea Pig Alliance: https://guineapigalliance.com/welfare/companionship/

25/10/2026

Don’t forget to grab yourself some raffle tickets when you’re next in to be in with a chance of winning one of these AWESOME advent calendars! 🎅🏻

Also this handmade Pumpkins 🎃

All the money raised goes towards our Stray Aid fund that helps give sick, injured or abandoned pets another chance at life! 🫶🏻

25/10/2026

With Autumn in full swing once again, now is the time to consider potential hazards for your animals during these cozy months🐾 🍁

🍂 Acorns and conkers may look like harmless autumn treasures, but they can be dangerous if eaten, due to the Aesculin within them. They can cause vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal discomfort, and may even lead to a potentially serious blockage in the gut.

🍄 Wild mushrooms and toadstools begin to appear in damp autumn weather. While some are harmless, others can be highly poisonous, and it can be difficult to tell the difference just by looking. Keep curious noses away from fungi during walks and in the garden.

🍎 Mouldy or rotting fruit and food can also pose a risk, especially when fallen apples and other fruit are left on the ground. Mould can produce toxins that may cause serious illness, including tremors and seizures, so make sure your pets cannot get into compost bins or food waste.

🌿 Autumn plants, berries and bulbs are another hazard to watch out for. Plants such as holly, ivy and autumn crocus can be toxic to pets, while spring-flowering bulbs planted in autumn may cause problems if chewed or swallowed. If you’re gardening, keep bulbs and plant cuttings safely out of reach.

🚗 Antifreeze is particularly important to remember as temperatures drop. It can leak or spill around vehicles and driveways, and even a small amount can cause life-threatening poisoning. Keep containers securely stored and clean up any spills immediately.

🍫 Finally, with Halloween treats appearing in our homes, remember that chocolate and sugar-free sweets containing xylitol can be poisonous to pets. Keep treats safely stored away, and never give human medication to your pet unless your vet has specifically advised you to do so.

The most important thing to remember is that if you suspect your pet has eaten something poisonous, contact your vet immediately, even if they seem perfectly well. Don’t wait for symptoms to appear, and never try to make your pet vomit unless instructed by a veterinary professional. If possible, keep the packaging or take a photo of the suspected substance to help your vet identify it.

A little extra care can make a big difference in keeping our beloved companions safe this autumn! 🧡🐶🐱
Featuring Noodle 🐾

24/10/2026

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25/02/2024

When Kelly from our Colton store's Pets Grooming salon discovered a lump on the tail of nine-year-old Rufus she suspected something wasn't right, so alerted his owners Les and Andrea so they could get it checked out. They brought him to Vets for Pets Leeds Colton where it was confirmed he had a cancerous tumour which needed surgery.

Les, who adopted Rufus from Dogs Trust in Leeds as a puppy, said: “Rufus is such a big part of our life; we’re absolutely besotted with him. We probably wouldn’t have noticed the lump if not at the groomers as the tail isn’t somewhere you would usually stroke and feel. Kelly loves Rufus and really looks after him, so we want to say a big thanks for spotting it. Who'd have known what would have happened if she hadn’t noticed.”

Rufus had to have his tail removed, but is now making a good recovery. He's been visiting Kelly for a groom every six weeks for the last three years. She said: “You get to know everything about a dog as you groom them. I’ve discovered similar things before on other dogs so I mentioned it to the owners so they could get it checked out. Dogs are my life and you do worry; I’m so pleased they caught it. Now he’s got a fully docked tail like a little bunny rabbit. It’s lovely and suits him – when he gets washed he wiggles his bum.”

21/02/2024

Arthur's owner Louise says he "looked like a brand-new tortoise" after having his beak filed at Sutton in Ashfield Vets4Pets.

Louise adopted the four-year-old Horsefield Tortoise from a family member in October. Although she has had other pets, Arthur is her first tortoise, so she has been doing some research on how to best care for him.

Louise said: "I noticed Arthur's beak was unusually long, so I brought him in to Vets for Pets; I bring all my pets there. When he came out, I thought 'you beautiful boy, look at you – you look so handsome!"

Vet Steph, who looked after Arthur, says that tortoise beaks continuously grow and normally grind down themselves while they're eating. She said: "Arthur needed a little help as his jaw isn't perfectly aligned; his lower jaw is further out than his top jaw, so I filed it around half a centimetre. He was really good; a real cutie."

18/02/2024

Owner Claire says she couldn't be more grateful to Vets4Pets Hamilton after their quick diagnosis saved the sight of six-year-old Alba.

Claire knew there was something terribly wrong with her miniature dachshund cross when she called her in from the back garden last summer and Alba ran headfirst into a closed patio door. She rushed her to the vets, where investigations led the team to diagnose her with uveitis – an eye condition which causes inflammation of the middle layer of the eye.

Claire said: "It all happened so suddenly; Alba must have heard my voice and guessed where to go. It was quite scary seeing how bad she was. We couldn't be more grateful for the team in Hamilton spotting the uveitis as quickly as they did, otherwise Alba would have gone blind within a matter of days. Their knowledge saved Alba's sight. I still can't believe it happened. It's taken months of treatments, but it's such a relief to have our girl back to being her funny, bossy self."

Vet Neil, one of the team who treated Alba, said: "Alba's pupil was really narrow and wouldn't respond to light properly, which can be a sign of uveitis. Once we had ruled out other conditions, we were able to get her to an eye specialist for ongoing treatment. She's now doing really well."

16/02/2024

Ducky's owner Antonia was in a state of panic when she saw a fox had dug its way into the field where she keeps him – killing two of her other ducks and chickens.

Antonia was about to move her brood into their pen for the evening when she saw what had happened and noticed that Ducky had severe bite wounds under his wing. She rushed him to Vets4Pets Vets Milton Keynes for emergency surgery – and after having his wound stitched up the one-year-old duck is now making a good recovery.

Antonia said: "I was so worried. You don’t often hear of ducks recovering from fox attacks, but there is something about Ducky and the way he was so brave. I'm sure he was protecting a lady duck, as he's a bit of a romantic. It's the first time we've gone to Vets for Pets, and the team were amazing; they've done an incredible job."

Vet Becca, who treated Ducky, said: "He's a really lucky duck, as it was quite a big wound. When he first came in, he was understandably subdued and quiet but when he came back for his stitches to be taken out, he wanted to explore and tuck his head into everyone’s shoulders."

07/02/2024

Well done to the team at Vets4Pets Guildford who've been awarded a silver level certificate for being a rabbit-friendly clinic.

After head veterinary nurse Ella noticed that more customers were bringing in rabbits the practice took a series of steps to give them as stress-free an experience as possible. Ella, who also fosters rescue dogs in her spare time, said: "There was a long list of things that we needed to prove that we did from making sure the rabbits are kept separate from other animals and not booked in at the same time as barking dogs, to providing heated kennels for those who need to stay in, and using special equipment made especially for rabbits."

Practice manager Kevin said: "All of our vets have plenty of experience with rabbits we have some real rabbit geeks here, so it was a big thing to us. There are so many good people in this world and I'm so proud to be around them."

28/01/2024

Beautiful Bear was born deaf, so he's learned to follow his owner Lisa's visual commands.

Lisa, who shops at our Tamworth store – "it's my second home!" – got two-year-old Bear as a kitten and suspected he was deaf when he didn't respond to her voice. She had it confirmed by her vet soon after. She said: "He was very scatty, and scared of people he didn’t recognise. He wasn’t bothered by loud noises like my other cat Emily and when I came home from work he wouldn’t hear the door open.

"He's doing really well though. I try to do some sign language with him – I point at him and do a solid hand sign at him to stop. He picks up on vibrations and scents too. He meows, making a really loud chirping sound which I’ve never heard a cat do before, and he’s always rubbing his head against my legs and following me everywhere. I was advised not to let him out because he wouldn’t hear cars or other dangers, so he comes outside with me every morning to have a sniff around the garden and always comes straight back in." Bear and Lisa's other cat Emily are on Instagram as

27/01/2024

Ten-year-old Dutch rabbit Alfie has been visiting vet Kate at Vets4pets Wolverhampton for dental treatment for the last eight years – and she says he's such a loveable character that he's become "part of the family".

He's one of the oldest rabbits treated by Kate and the team, and she says his longevity is down to the care and love he gets from his owner Tracy and her family. Kate said: "Alfie is famous in this practice – everyone knows him. We and his family are dedicated to making sure her little old man is happy. The beautiful thing about being a vet or vet nurse is you build these relationships with the owners and their pets – they become your surrogate pets."

Tracy's been keeping rabbits all her life, and says that having space and routine is key. She said: "Alfie is an old man now and has a routine. He goes into a hutch at night and is let out in the morning. He's out all day and has his favourite spots in the house. We clean him out every day and give him a lot of attention. When he was younger he would follow us around; if I was clearing a cupboard out he would be in the cupboard to help. Now he's old and wants to be warm and watch instead. I can't thank Kate and the practice enough. Kate's been fantastic with him."

26/01/2024

Eight-year-old Winnie the Schnauzer cross is running around like a puppy again thanks to laser treatment and physiotherapy after two successful knee operations at Vets for Pets Basildon.

Worried owner Tracy brought Winnie in to the practice after she collapsed on a walk last year – and the team discovered the cruciate ligament in a knee had ruptured. She’s since had ops on two knees and is on a recovery plan led by vet physiotherapist Izzy.

Tracy said: "Winnie has had a tough year with 15 teeth removed, two cruciate ligament operations and two bouts of pancreatitis but thankfully she's hardy. She’s treated fabulously at the Basildon practice. Izzy is great with her – she totally relaxes in her hands and does little snores with her eyes open. Winnie has a new lease of life again and is running around like a puppy."

Izzy said: "When pets have surgery or injure themselves they move differently which causes them to be sore in other places. Winnie has laser therapy then a massage to help the healing process. Laser treatment is a specialist service that not enough people know about – it can help in so many ways after an operation.”

19/01/2024

The team at Vets4Pets Cramlington say greyhound Frank was "an absolute gentleman" when he came in for some dental work.

Seven-year-old Frank was brought in by owner Harriet to get rid of some plaque which had built up and to treat a gum inflammation. Veterinary nurse Vicki said: "Frank was a very good boy and left with clean, fresh and sparkly teeth. It's so very important to get your dog's teeth checked and we advise pets to have an annual dental check. Eighty per cent of dogs over the age of three have dental disease. Prevention is much better than cure and regular checks and routine cleaning keep your pet's mouth healthier for longer and can help to prevent extensive extractions later in life. We are always happy to offer advice on maintenance and dental care at home such as teeth brushing or dental supplements."

18/01/2024

Veterinary nurse Mel from Vets4Pets Bristol Longwell Green loves cats so much she's helped the practice make a number of improvements to give cats as stress-free an experience as possible when they're brought in.

Mel, who has an Advanced Certificate in Feline Behaviour for Veterinary Professionals, helped introduce facilities like a separate feline waiting area and cattery and the use of quiet clippers – and the practice now has a silver level certificate for being a cat-friendly clinic. She said: "I love dogs but I'm really a cat person. Cats can be misunderstood which can lead to them having quite a stressful life, so if we can make things easier for them and help people understand what cats need then everyone will be happier.

"As animal lovers there's always more to learn and understand about what makes them happy. Enrichment at the home is important for a happy cat – and as cats are naturally solitary animals if you live in a multi-cat household it's important to understand what they need. The rule is to have a resource per cat, plus one spare. So if you have two cats you should have three feeding stations, three litter trays and three scratch posts spread around the house so they have the opportunity to move around to wherever they want to go. Scratching is as natural a thing for cats to do as going out hunting is, so if they're unable to go out it's about providing the chance for them to behave as naturally as possible."

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