Neil - Owner, Paradise Pets Swindon 
From the counter at Paradise Pets – August 2026 When bird flu headlines calm down, some pet bird owners relax the hygiene routines that should be normal all year. Budgies are indoor birds, so owners sometimes think official bird flu updates are only for poultry keepers. That is too simple. Indoor birds still rely on … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets – August 2026 Cats often look calm in warm weather, but calm does not always mean comfortable or safe. Dogs pant and make heat stress obvious. Cats can be quieter, more private and easier to misread. That means owners need to look for subtle changes. Even though Paradise Pets … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets – August 2026 Animal Health Certificate timing is one of the easiest pet-travel details to misunderstand, especially when a holiday is already booked. The problem with travel deadlines is that they look simple until appointments, vaccinations, work schedules and ferry times collide. For GB residents travelling to the EU … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets – August 2026 With pet costs under pressure, it is tempting to save money on the cage or hutch. Neil explains why that can backfire. A cheap cage can look like a bargain on day one. The trouble starts when it is too small, hard to clean, badly placed, … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets – August 2026 In hot weather, guinea pig care is not only about water and shade. Rear-end cleanliness can become a serious welfare issue. Nobody enjoys checking the messy end of a guinea pig. But in summer, avoiding that check can be dangerous. Flystrike risk rises when animals are … Read more
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