Summer has now arrived in the UK and it is always a struggle. I won't repeat the usual stories you hear about the UK heat, but in summary is it humid, heavy and airless. And I am not even covered in fur to make it so much hotter! Over the years, I have worked out … Continue reading How to keep pets cool in hot weather
Tag: animal care
Should dogs follow a vegan diet?
I have seen in the news lately that more studies have come out that dogs can obtain all of their required nutrients from a vegan/plant based diet. I am relatively new to this entire debate and research topic, but from my recent investigations it seems that this is an area of animal care that is … Continue reading Should dogs follow a vegan diet?
Dealing with loss
Last week, I had to say goodbye to my sweet, sassy, beautiful Lola Bear. We fought hard alongside her for 4 long days, but in the end, her little body just couldn't fight any longer and we had to make the heart-breaking decision that every animal carer dreads in order to help her over the … Continue reading Dealing with loss
Should I get a rabbit?
This whole week I have been looking at ways to make sure that your rabbit is able to live their best lives and to provide you guys from some advice that I have picked up over the years that I have been a bunny parent myself. Of course these are not exhaustive - even I … Continue reading Should I get a rabbit?
How to bunny proof your house
This may be a cheat but last year I did a short post about how to bunny proof your house so that your rabbit can be free range. These tips will help make your home suitable for a rabbit, so that your rabbit and all of your furniture is kept safe and secure. A hutch … Continue reading How to bunny proof your house
What food can rabbits eat?
As mentioned in my previous post, rabbits have very delicate digestive systems and so it is very important that you only feed your rabbit foods that are good for them. There is a lot of information out there but I thought it would be handy to have it all in once place, so here we … Continue reading What food can rabbits eat?
Facts about rabbits
As cute and cuddly as rabbits are, there is a lot unknown about them in general society. As someone who has owned a rabbit now for the past 4 years, I am constantly learning new things about how best to care for my darling bunny and have had to unlearn a lot of stereotypes that … Continue reading Facts about rabbits
Rabbit Awareness Week
Today marks the start of Rabbit Awareness Week! Rabbit Awareness Week is run by Burgess Excel, which is a brand of pet food that makes food for all companion animals. The event has been running for the past 16 years, with 2023 marking the 17th year of raising awareness around on the world's most misunderstood … Continue reading Rabbit Awareness Week
What is ear cropping?
Ear cropping - sometimes also called ear docking - is the act of cutting the ears of a dog so that the ear is either removed or damaged in someway. In most cases, the ears are cropped so that the floppy part of the ear is removed. Is there a reason for this? The main … Continue reading What is ear cropping?
World Vet Day
World Veterinary Day is celebrated every year on the last Saturday of April, so I am technically a day early with this. This day was created in 2000 by the World Veterinary Association to highlight and promote the work performed by veterinarians around the globe. Every year, the day is focused around a set theme … Continue reading World Vet Day
Taylor Talks Vegan 