Prevent Bitch Burn on your lawn!

Dog Rocks, which are imported from Australia, are a natural product which, when placed in your dogs water bowl, help prevent your dog’s ‘pee’ from burning the grass on your lawn.

Putting Dog Rocks in your dog’s water does not alter the pH balance of your dog’s urine and has no side effects (they have been tested in laboratories) as they are not a medicine and have been endorsed by vets all over the world. Dog Rocks in your dog’s bowl of water will require replacing every couple of months.

Initially it can take up to 5 weeks for them to start working but, over a 5 year period in Australia, they have been proved to work very well.

Dog Rocks can be ordered from Home Pet Shop at their online pet supermarket and are at the special reduced price of £11.65 for a limited period only.

New Hypo-allergenic Dog Food

Game and Millett, from Healthy Paws, is a new complete dog food containing natural ingredients for dogs of all ages and provides all of the nutrients necessary for a healthy dog.
A mixture of different wild game for protein and gluten-free millet make this meal, high in vitamin B, helps colon hydration, is alkaline and easily digestible. Other natural additives include dandelion and cleavers and the extremely beneficial alfalfa
As Game and Millett is free from any ingredients which can cause allergies and intolerances it is in the hypo-allergenic class of foods containing no wheat or wheat gluten, soya, beef or dairy products. In addition it does not contain maize, beet pulp or any other product sometimes used as a ‘filler’ in pet foods.
All in all, Healthy Paws Game and Millet dog food is a high quality dog food made from ingredients that suit a dog’s natural diet and is available to order online from Home Pet Shop’s online pet supermarket who are currently offering free delivery to your home and with a saving of £2.64 on a 15kg bag.

Keeping Marine Fish the Easy Way!

Keeping marine fish is not quite as straightforward as keeping freshwater fish as you need more input into keeping your fish in the correct environment. A Marine Conversion Kit therefore makes keeping marine fish in an aquarium much easier.

This new Marine Kit contains all one needs to convert any biOrb tank of up to 60 litres capacity into a fish only salt water aquarium. Within the contents of the kit you will find meticulously measured packets of reef salt, a hydrometer and a simple guide, all of which simplify the way to keep fish in an aquarium.

25% of the water should be changed with fresh saltwater every 4-5 weeks by mixing some of the reef salt in the kit with tap water. This is important as otherwise the levels of nitrate within the water will increase and this can prevent the gills of the fish from taking in sufficient oxygen as well as causing liver and kidney problems and problems with their eyes.

The marine conversion kit also contains a special marine filter cartridge that contains the exact amount of water conditioners to help keep your aquarium in perfect working order.

All this and many more aquarium products can be found at Home Pet Shop and ordered from their online pet supermarket.

Reptile Tank Heat Mat

A great range of heat mats are now available to buy on line from Home Pet Shop’ online pet supermarket. The mats, by Algarde,  are for use with both terrariums and vivariums and are designed to heat up thesubstrate (gravel or sand) at the base of the tank without any overheating as the temperature is localised.

The heat mats are all 28cm (11in) wide and are available in a variety of sizes from 15cm (6in) to 89cm (35in) with heat ranges from 7 watts to 42 watts. Further instructions are on the website at Home Pet Shop.

All are available at a special introductory offer price until 31^st March.

Crufts 2011

Crufts 2011 begins at the NEC Birmingham on Thursday 10^th March through until Sunday 13^th March when the ‘Best in Show’ is finally announced. Over the four days there will be lots happening within the outside halls and the main arena which has seating for up to 6,000.

Day 1 in the main arena shows a variety of Sporting & Gun Dogs such as Pointers and Labrador Retrievers with various capabilities on display from agility to heelwork culminating in a parade of gamekeepers’ finalists when they will be judged and presented with their prizes. The obedience ring is located in Hall 5 and here you can view the Obedience World Cup with challengers from across the globe competing for the coveted trophy.

Day 2 sees working and pastoral dogs, such as German shepherd and Rough Collie breeds, being put through their paces with great entertainment from the challenges put to these tireless animals. The obedience ring is located in Hall 5 and here you can view the Obedience World Cup with challengers from across the globe competing for the coveted trophy.

Day 3 is the turn of the terriers and hound group breeds with a whole host of dog displays and competitions including everything from agility to Best in Show. The obedience ring is located in Hall 5 and here you can view the Obedience World Cup with challengers from across the globe competing for the coveted trophy.

Day 4 is the final day at Crufts and features Toy and Utility breeds such as the adored Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Miniature Poodle breeds. The obedience ring is located in Hall 5 and here you can view the Obedience World Cup with challengers from across the globe competing for the coveted trophy.

Each day on the dog activities stand in the dog activities ring you will find lots of information telling you how to become involved in dog activities which is something that the Kennel Club is passionate about and will have experts on hand to tell you about getting started.

There is also the YKC (Young Kennel Club) on hand for the younger generation of dog lovers and owners. This club is for 6-24 year olds and has a full programme of high class competition for its members to be enjoyed at Crufts 2011.

In the outside halls will be lots of exhibitors showing many dog products from dog foods to other dog equipment but before you buy anything check out Home Pet Shop where you can buy pet products online at their pet supermarket and get free delivery on orders over £35!

Feeding peanuts to small pets and birds

It's important when feeding birds and small pets peanuts that the nuts are fresh and have been tested for aflotoxin. Aflatoxin is produced by a kind of fungus named Aspergillus and can cause liver disease and cancer in both birds and animals.

It can be present in many grains as well as peanuts and can affect wild birds and poultry as well as caged birds.The same applies to hamsters and other small animals which might be fed peanuts in their diet.

Therefore only buy best peanuts that have been tested and approved and where this has been verified on the packaging as high levels of toxin can kill.

See Home Pet Shop for safe peanuts on offer.

About Dogs-The Staffordshire Bull Terrier

The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was originally developed as a fighting dog in the 19^th century by breeding Bulldogs with a number of different terrier breeds. However dog fighting in the UK was banned in 1911 and with the ban came a huge decline in the Staffordshire’s popularity.

In spite of this it managed to survive as a breed and today, through selective breeding, its temperament has somewhat mellowed and its popularity has increased considerably over the past decade.

The Staffordshire Bull Terrier, otherwise called a ‘Staffie’ is a compact, muscular dog that can make a very loyal and affectionate companion but remains fearless amongst other dogs and can be very strong-willed.
Its height should be between 14-16 in (36-41cm) and weight 25-38lb (11-17kg) with a life expectancy of between 12-14 years.
Home Pet Shop has a great range of products to buy online for Staffordshire Bull Terriers including, collars, leads and harnesses.