October 24, 2022
Bees can recognise human faces
Honeybees seem to be able to recognise human faces. In one experiment photographs were pinned to a board and the…
The Critter Whisperer
October 24, 2022
What is brown algae in a fish tank?
“Brown algae” is likely one of the first types you’ll see in a new aquarium. They’re called diatoms and are…
August 2, 2022
Simple ways to help your cat lose weight
If your cat is piling on the pounds you should first talk to your vet to determine the cat’s ideal…
October 17, 2021
Cat fur everywhere – How to remove it
I don’t know what the internet has told you but if years of cat ownership have taught me anything it’s…
October 15, 2021
Aquatic Snails
If you own an aquarium, you WILL encounter snails. They’re a fact of fishkeeping life, just like disease, parasites and…
October 13, 2021
What to do if one gerbil dies
Gerbils are often kept in pairs – which is great for them! They’re extremely social creatures and they form a…
October 13, 2021
Which type of hamster should you get?
A lot of people weigh up this decision when getting a first pet and it’s not always clear which type…
October 12, 2021
How much to feed your cat
Dry Food Weight of Cat Grams and Cups per day Grams and Cups per day Active Less Active 2kg 40g…
October 10, 2021
How to keep a fish tank warm if the power goes out
When power cuts happen your aquarium can quickly suffer with drops in temperature and a lack of filtration so here’s…
October 9, 2021
Diet control in a multi-cat household
A few months ago one of my cats started getting territorial over food. The result was that she put on…