Neil - Owner, Paradise Pets Swindon 
From the counter at Paradise Pets – July 2026 A marmoset found on a London bus has put exotic-pet responsibility back into public discussion. Neil explains why unusual animals should never be treated as starter pets. An exotic pet is not more suitable because it is small, cute or unusual. Stories about primates being found … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets – July 2026 Animal rescues have faced heavy pressure in 2026. Neil explains why free-to-good-home adverts should make families slow down, not rush in. A free pet is not automatically a safe pet, a healthy pet or the right pet for your home. UK animal welfare organisations have warned … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets – July 2026 Pet-care costs and vet reform are in the news. Neil explains why families should decide how they will handle unexpected bills before buying a small pet. The worst time to decide how you will pay for vet care is when the animal is already ill. With … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets – July 2026 A BBC-reported guinea pig breeding row in Wales has put an unusual animal welfare story into the news. Neil explains the everyday lesson for pet families. Guinea pig breeding should never be treated as a harmless surprise or a fun family experiment. The Pembrokeshire story has … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets – July 2026 A Welsh politician’s suggestion of training courses for rabbit owners has made pet welfare news. Neil explains the bigger lesson for first-time rabbit families. Whether training courses become policy or not, the idea points to a real problem: many rabbits are bought before owners understand what … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets – July 2026 A recent airgun shooting case involving a pet cat has appeared in UK pet news. Neil explains the calm steps owners should take if any pet comes home injured. If a pet comes home injured, frightened or behaving strangely, do not assume it is only a … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets – July 2026 Blue-green algae alerts have appeared in UK news during the summer. Neil explains the dog-safety rule owners should follow around lakes, ponds and slow water. If water looks suspicious, do not let the dog swim, drink or lick it from the coat afterwards. Recent council and … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets – July 2026 A Wiltshire microchip prosecution has put pet owner details back in the news. Neil explains the simple admin job that can make a huge difference if a pet goes missing. A microchip is only useful if the details attached to it are correct. Local reporting around … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets – July 2026 Renters’ rights and pets are in the news. Neil explains how tenants should approach small pets properly before bringing home a rabbit, hamster or bird. A small pet is not a loophole. If you rent your home, you still need to think about permission, noise, damage, … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets – July 2026 Emergency vet demand and pet-care costs are in the news again. Neil explains the night-time signs that rabbit, guinea pig, hamster and bird owners should treat seriously. Small pets have a habit of looking fine until they suddenly do not. That is why owners need to … Read more