Family Pet Centre Blogs

If you love your dog as much as he loves you, you want your furry friend to be groomed, clean and parasite free. The simplest way to ensure that he remains huggable, is making use of a professional grooming parlour.

Guinea Pigs as pets are very entertaining additions to any family. Read on as Family Pet Centre details how you can take adequate care of them.

Getting a new fish is super exciting! But you shouldn’t just settle for a small bowl and water. Setting up a freshwater aquarium adds a beautiful, exotic feature to your home. It also gives your freshwater fish a safe and healthy place to live. To make sure you set up a freshwater aquarium the right way, here are a few tips!

Did you know, that there are more than 8000 different reptile species on the planet? With so many different species, how do you make sure that you’re providing the best care for your reptile?

Now, whether you are the proud owner of a chameleon, iguana, snake, bearded dragon or gecko, you want to provide them with the best care. The first step in keeping your reptile happy and healthy is educating yourself on what your specific pet needs and requires. Luckily, we here at FPC have compiled a list of interesting facts about caring for your scaly buddy.

Bird diets are much more than only pellets and seeds. If you are the proud owner of a feathery friend or if you are considering getting a pet bird, it’s important that you know which foods and dietary requirements are best for your bird. A healthy diet is key to providing a long and healthy life for your bird, promotes feather production and improves their overall quality of life. It’s important that you stay up to date with the do’s and don’ts of a healthy diet for your bird. So, we’ve compiled a list of the top tips to keep in mind when it comes to feeding time.

As any cat owner is probably well-aware of, cats like to scratch. Cats scratch and gnaw at anything they feel is deserving of being claimed ‘theirs’. Scratching is a cat’s way of saying ‘I live here, this is my territory’. However, torn-up furniture and clothes might not be your favourite way of your cat making themselves at home. So, we’ve compiled a list of ways to keep your cat from scratching your furniture

Dogs – a man’s best friend, right? What about those times where they growl with teeth prominently aimed towards you. Eyes locked, ready to attack. We’re pretty sure that no one feels inclined to calmly cuddle with their so-called ‘bestie’ at that particular moment and if you do, it’s not always possible.

Luckily, there are certain and specific ways to deal with aggressive dogs which will keep both the person and the dog safe.

Good pet food will keep your pet’s coat shiny, keep their digestive system healthy, strengthen their immune system and improve the general health of your pet. The options, however, seem endless. How do you pick the right pet food in the seemingly never-ending world of pellets, biscuits, canned foods and treats? Here are a few things you should consider when choosing the right pet food for your dog or cat.

Puppies are notorious for having a lot of energy, being playful and getting overly excited. That’s why we love them so much, yet it can be tricky characteristics when trying to train your new puppy.