ÂŁ21 Vet Prescription Fee Cap: What Changes and When
The CMA’s final Order sets a £21 written-prescription fee cap with phased deadlines. Understand what it covers and compare the full medicine cost.
News
UK pet and bird welfare news explained by Paradise Pets Swindon, with practical advice for bird owners, small-pet keepers and families in Wiltshire.
Grass Seed Injuries Are Surging: The 60-Second Paw And Ear Check After Walks
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
UK Fireworks Rules Could Change: The Noise Plan Small-Pet Owners Should Start Now
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
Sudden Firework Bangs: Why Rabbits, Guinea Pigs And Pet Birds Panic So Fast
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
Vet Prices: Seven Questions for Bird and Small-Pet Owners
Plan a bird or small-pet vet visit with seven questions about estimates, species experience, emergency cover and follow-up costs, plus the CMA timetable.
95 Animals Found In One Home: The Guinea Pig Breeding Lesson Every Family Should Read
From the counter at Paradise Pets – July 2026 Neil has sold and advised on guinea pigs at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988. Recent reports of 95 animals found in one home are upsetting, but they also carry a practical lesson every family should understand before buying guinea pigs. When a news story says dozens … Read more
The Summer Travel Cage Mistake: Why Moving Birds And Small Pets In Heat Can Go Wrong Fast
From the counter at Paradise Pets – July 2026 Neil has helped families transport birds and small pets safely from Paradise Pets Swindon for more than 35 years. In summer, the journey home can be as important as the cage waiting at the other end. The dangerous part of buying or moving a pet in … Read more
Pets Can Overheat While Resting: What Indoor Bird And Small-Pet Owners Should Check Today
From the counter at Paradise Pets – July 2026 Neil has watched UK summer pet-care mistakes from the counter at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988. One of the most important lessons is that pets do not have to be running around outside to overheat. Many owners understand the danger of dogs in hot cars. Fewer … Read more
Garden Wildlife Is Struggling In The Heat: How To Help Birds Without Spreading Disease
From the counter at Paradise Pets – July 2026 Neil has helped bird owners and garden wildlife lovers in Swindon since 1988. During hot weather, people want to help birds outside, but help needs to be clean, careful and disease-aware. Putting water out for garden wildlife in hot weather can be a kind, useful thing … Read more
RSPCA Warning Shows How “Just One More Pet” Can Become A Welfare Problem
From the counter at Paradise Pets — July 2026 Neil has owned and run Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988, and in that time he has seen one pattern again and again: most pet welfare problems do not start with someone trying to be cruel. They often start with good intentions, too little space, accidental breeding, … Read more