Neil - Owner, Paradise Pets Swindon 
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
From the counter at Paradise Pets – July 2026 Vet prescription fees have become part of the wider UK vet-sector reform story. Neil explains what pet owners should understand before treating the headline as a complete answer. A proposed cap on prescription fees sounds simple, but pet care rarely comes down to one line on … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets – July 2026 Grass seed injuries are back in UK pet news. Neil explains the quick after-walk check dog owners should make part of summer routine. A grass seed is tiny, but once it gets into a paw, ear or coat, it can cause real pain. Recent reports have … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets – July 2026 The UK Government has opened a consultation on tighter rules for the loudest fireworks. Neil explains why rabbit, guinea pig, hamster and pet bird owners should not wait until November to prepare. Fireworks are not only a dog-and-cat problem. Rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils and pet … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets – July 2026 With fireworks back in the news, Neil explains the small-animal behaviour behind sudden panic and why owners should prepare before the first loud evening. A rabbit thumping in the hutch, a guinea pig hiding without eating, or a budgie crashing around a cage can all be … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets – July 2026 The UK Government has announced major vet-sector reforms, including more price transparency. Neil explains what small-pet owners should ask before treatment decisions. Vet prices are in the news, but the practical lesson for pet owners is simple: understand the likely costs before an emergency forces a … Read more