by Cheltenham Animal Shelter | Jul 31, 2024 | Tips & advice
Introducing a dog into your home is an exciting time, but, for our dogs this can be a time of uncertainty. Being suddenly placed in a new environment, with different people, smells and routine can leave them feeling stressed and unsure. Happily, there are plenty of...
by Cheltenham Animal Shelter | Jul 19, 2024 | Tips & advice
Scent activities do not need to be exclusive to just dogs! For those of you with cats, rabbits or guinea pigs, scent activities can be just as important to include in providing a rich and engaging lifestyle for your pet. Cats and scent Did you know that cats have a...
by Cheltenham Animal Shelter | Jul 19, 2024 | Tips & advice
Approximately 29% of U.K adults are dog owners, and we profess to be a nation of dog lovers. But do we realise the superpowers our dogs’ noses can withhold and are we really putting our beloved pooches scent skills to good practise? The facts Did you know that your...
by Cheltenham Animal Shelter | Jun 20, 2024 | Tips & advice
Neutering Neutering is a routine operation that should be a priority for all rabbit owners. If left un-neutered a rabbit has the potential to produce a litter, which if unplanned can become problematic as they can get pregnant again almost as soon as they have given...
by Cheltenham Animal Shelter | Jun 20, 2024 | Tips & advice
The correct diet is vital for the health of a rabbit, and getting this right from the start can save a lot of problems further down the line. A rabbit’s diet should include: 85% Hay 10% Veg 5% Pellets Hay is very important as it provides fibre to keep their guts...
by Cheltenham Animal Shelter | Jun 10, 2024 | Tips & advice
Rabbits’ teeth never stop growing so they need a constant supply of good-quality hay to wear them down. Incorrect wearing down of teeth may result in spurs forming, which can lead to lesions on the tongue and cause issues with eating caused by pain. Hay also keeps...
