Animals

Care Guide for Keeping Chickens
With our interests to live a more sustainable life growing, keeping pet chickens in our back gardens is becoming more and more popular. For those of you considering to buy or rehome chickens, we have pulled together some key points for you to consider.

Pupdate: Our Winner!
In May we asked Preloved pooch owners to get in touch with their adoption stories to be in with a chance of winning a dog friendly holiday with Forest holidays…and we have a WINNER!

Microchipping for Pets
With the news that the microchipping of dogs is to become compulsory by 2016, we take a look at how this simple procedure helps reunite lost dogs and lots of other pets with their owners.

Getting a Cat
Cute, loveable and fantastic companions, cats come in a wide range of breeds and personalities, so take some time to choose the perfect puss.

Preloved Welcomes Pet Watchdog’s Advertising Standards
We believe Preloved is a great place to find or rehome a pet and welcome the Pet Advertising Advisory Group’s set of minimum standards for websites offering pets for sale.

Going for Goldfish
Goldfish are hugely popular pets, but there’s more to keeping them happy and healthy than a bowl and water. Find out how to keep your fish in gold medal fitness!

Advice for Buying Pigs
Journalist and author of the ‘Haynes Pig Manual’, Liz Shankland, is an expert on pig keeping and smallholding. She gives us some advice on what to consider if you’re thinking about buying pigs.

Easy Cat Treat Recipe & Foods to Avoid!
We all love giving our favourite feline friend a little treat now and again. But what foods should you feed your cat and which foods should your cat be avoiding? Read on to find a easy cat treat recipes to make at home and also find out which foods your cat should avoid!

Happy and Hoppy Rabbits!
The Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund works to improve the lives of domestic rabbits in the UK. If you’re thinking of buying a rabbit read their guest blog to make sure your bunnies are hoppy!

Thinking about Buying a Pedigree Dog?
Ever wondered what the term ‘pedigree’ means? Justine Pannett, Senior Campaigns Manager at the RSPCA, offers some advice to anyone looking to buy a new puppy.