About Dogs-The Whippet

The Whippet was developed in the north of England during the late 19^th Century. It was seen as an alternative to the larger greyhound and was perhaps achieved by crossbreeding Greyhounds, Italian Greyhounds and some terrier breeds. The ultimate goal was to get a dog that was still good for racing and coursing but was on the small side and quick with lots of stamina.

The Whippet is widely thought to be the fastest four-legged animal for its size on earth attaining speeds of almost 40mph (64km/h) and was first recognised by the British Kennel Club in 1890. A breed club was then founded in 1899 from when Whippets became a popular show dog.
They tend to make an affectionate companion compared to most hounds of its type and are usually quiet around the home. However they love the chance to be in the open from where they can run freely.
Whippets can sometimes suffer from stomach upsets with many foods and for this reason there are a number ofspecial diet foods available to buy from Home Pet Shop which usually help to alleviate this problem.
Other performance foods such as high energy hypoallergenic nuggets which maximise performance under racing conditions and provide the ultimate high performance diet are also increasingly popular.

Feeding Garden Birds

Feeding birds in ones garden not only helps them survive but it also brings a lot of pleasure.
However all birds have different diets and so giving the correct kind of bird feed is important if you want a variety of birds to visit your garden.
Sunflower seeds are an excellent high-energy feed enjoyed by birds such as those from the finch family including Greenfinches and Goldfinches and various tits including the Coal and Great varieties. Seeds such as sunflower include the black variety and striped variety and are best served from a seed feeder of which there is quite a number to choose from at Home Pet Shop.
Peanuts are a great source of protein for many wild birds including Blue Tits and Great Tits and, when food is scarce, you may even attract the Greater Spotted Woodpecker. Peanut feeders are a must in ones garden but please do not put loose peanuts on your bird table as birds can choke on them!
Robins, Blackbirds, Thrushes and other soft bill birds that visit your garden will eat from a choice of foods such as specially produced soft foods, worms, insects and spiders. There are also a number of special foods that contain insects and mealworms. One of our smallest birds, the Wren, does suffer more than most in harsh winters and will be extremely grateful for any soft foods that you put out on the table or under bushes.
Fat balls and suet blocks are a favourite food for many birds already mentioned plus a number of others and, once again, there are special suet feeders and holders in a variety of shapes and sizes in which these can be placed. Suet is particularly important in helping a bird retain its waterproof feathers.
Other ground feeding birds such as pigeons and collared doves love to eat grain and there are a number of mixed seed varieties to choose from Home Pet Shop.
Winter of course is a time when natural foods are scarce, and this winter has certainly been particularly harsh, but birds will come to your garden throughout the year so it is important to continue feeding them and supplement their diet.

Deshedding Tools

Furminator is a household name amongst those of us who have pets with long hair that comes out all over our furniture,  slippers and car seats.

If you own a Furminator deshedding tool you will know there is nothing quite like this product for a quick and easy solution to grooming your pet.

Whilst not the cheapest pet grooming tool on the market, you certainly get a quality product that will do the job and last for years, so investing in one will certainly reap long term rewards.

The new 2011 range comes in a stylish metallic finish, has a more ergonomically designed handle for a comfortable grip and a handy button which ejects hair from the comb edge.

Your pooch will love the Furminator for dogs because there’s nothing most love better than to be groomed, and with this tool it makes it more of a pleasure for us mere owners too!

Not forgetting our feline friends in the pet grooming steaks with Furminator for cats being probably the best cat grooming tool on the market today.

Long even strokes along your pets coat will remove fur from the top coat as well as from the under layers, then use the button to get the fur off the grooming edge, simple!

Your cat or dog will love being groomed and you’ll be amazed at the amount of hair this tool will remove from your pet.

Dog grooming and cat grooming creates a bond with your four legged friend, and he will love you for it.

Don’t forget small pets such as rabbits and ferrets will love being groomed too!

This product is available in small, medium, large and toy, cats, small pets and equine ranges and is available at Home Pet Shop’s online pet supermarket.