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Caring For Your Chinchilla

Advice on keeping a chinchilla, a nocturnal pet. With the right food and drink, plus plenty of exercise and play, it could be with you for years to come.
Choosing Your New Small Pet

Small pets encompasses a range of species that suit different households, including Guinea-pigs, hamsters, gerbils, degus, rats and chinchillas.
How To Care For Your Degu

Advice on keeping your degu healthy and active by giving it the right food & drink along with a generously-sized cage, & some degu companions.
Fleas And Your Small Pet

Fleas aren’t fussy, and will take a bite from small furries, such as hamsters, Guinea-pigs and rats, who usually pick them up from other pets in the home.
Taking Care Of Your Guinea Pig

Learn about guinea pigs, they make fun pets and as they can be kept indoors or out, they suit many home situations. Find out how to keep yours healthy.
Hamster Advice

Pick up hints and tips about caring for hamsters in the home, including dietary advice, where to keep your pet, and how to keep it fit and healthy.
Caring For Your Gerbil

Wondering what do gerbils eat? Make sure you're giving your little furry friend the right food & drink to help them have the best diet possible!
Neutering And Contraception For Ferrets

For female ferrets, a lack of male attention (or an injection to simulate it) during their cycle can be fatal! Click here to read more.
Heartworms And Your Ferret

Heartworms are not found in the UK, but are a risk for ferrets that travel abroad – although ferrets are at a much lower risk than other pets. Learn more here.
Cryptosporidia And Your Ferret

Cryptosporidia are a type of protozoa – a microscopic, single-celled parasite – which live in the intestines and can cause profuse, watery diarrhoea.
Coccidiosis And Your Reptile

Learn about the prevention, treatment and early signs of Coccidia in reptiles. Companion Care offer professional pet health advice from qualified vets.
Handling Reptiles

Many people falsely assume you cannot handle reptiles. In fact, many reptiles can be socialised to a degree and can be routinely handled.
The Best Home For Your Reptile

How to give your snake, lizard, turtle, tortoise or other reptile the best place to live with the right lighting, heating and humidity for long-term health.
Ticks And Your Reptile

While indoor reptiles are at very low risk of tick bites, our roaming reptiles such as tortoises are more likely to be affected.
Bringing Your Reptile Home

Reptiles have a diverse and often complex range of needs. Meeting these means preparation is key when you decide to bring a reptilian pet into your home.
Cryptosporidium And Your Reptile

Cryptosporidia are a type of protozoa – a microscopic, single-celled parasite – which live in the intestines and can have devastating consequences.
Choosing Your New Reptile

How to give your snake, lizard, turtle, tortoise or other reptile the best place to live with the right lighting, heating and humidity for long-term health.
Suggested Resources and support

Losing a beloved pet can be hard but there are several methods you can try to help ease the pain. Click through to learn more.
Complaints Statement and Procedures 2025

Our practice teams always aim to deliver the highest possible standards for you and your pets. Our complaints procedure is in place to deal with any issues.
Transitioning Your Puppy To An Adult Dog Diet

The months are flying by and your puppy is growing quickly! Soon, it will be time to think about choosing a diet for their next stage in life. Read more.