Neil - Owner, Paradise Pets Swindon 
From the counter at Paradise Pets – August 2026 Recent UK pet heat warnings have focused on small animals because rabbits, guinea pigs and chinchillas can go downhill quickly when a room, hutch or shed gets too hot. The dangerous part of small-pet heat stress is that it does not always start with drama. A … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets – August 2026 The Met Office has said further hot weather and heatwaves are possible later in August, which makes cage and hutch position worth checking before the next hot spell arrives. A cage can be safe in spring and risky in August. The sun changes, rooms warm faster, … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets – August 2026 Seasonal short-lead rules on Open Access land run from 1 March to 31 July, but the end of that period does not mean dogs can disturb wildlife or livestock. This is the kind of rule change that can confuse owners. One date ends, but responsibility does … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets – August 2026 Recent reports of large rabbit rescues after uncontrolled breeding are a reminder that rabbit sexing, housing and separation are not small details. Rabbit breeding problems rarely start with someone planning a crisis. They often start with two young rabbits, one wrong guess, and a family that … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets – August 2026 UK vets and environmental experts have been discussing tighter controls on over-the-counter flea treatments, especially spot-on products used without advice. Flea treatment sounds simple: buy a product, apply it, job done. But the 2026 debate shows why pet owners need to be more careful than that. … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets – August 2026 New EU pet travel rules for GB residents came into effect in April 2026, and summer travellers can still be caught out by old passport assumptions. Pet travel paperwork is not exciting until it goes wrong. Then it can stop a trip at the border, upset … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets – August 2026 Summer ferry trips can sound simple, but pet access rules, car-deck restrictions and heat can turn a journey into a welfare problem. A ferry journey is not the same as a car journey. On some trips, owners may not be able to return to the vehicle … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets – August 2026 Rabbit owners often reach for frozen bottles in hot weather, but a bottle alone cannot fix a dangerous hutch, run or room. A wrapped frozen bottle can be useful. The problem is when owners treat it as the whole plan. Rabbits need a cool environment, not … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets – August 2026 Recent UK reports have warned dog owners about grass seed injuries, but many owners only check paws and forget the ears, eyes and nose. Grass seeds are small, but they can cause big problems. They can work into paws, ears, eyes, nostrils and coat, especially after … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets – August 2026 A toxic algae outbreak closing a holiday lake is a reminder that summer water can look tempting but still be dangerous for dogs. Dogs do not understand water-quality warnings. They see a lake, pond or slow river and may want to drink, swim or splash. Owners … Read more