Mr Snugs Animal Houses

Wooden houses for pets have been around for a long time but the British climate is not so ideal when it comes to keeping wood outside whatever treatment it has undergone.
The 'MR SNUGS' collection of dog kennels, cat houses and rabbit hutches are made to a high quality and, due to the type of material used, will last for many years if treated properly as, compared with its wood made alternatives, these products will not decay, give splinters, leak or break apart on the seams, and coupled with all the different colours available, just what adoring pet owner wouldn't wish to own one!

Every one of Mr Snugs pet homes are available in Blue, Light Blue, Green, Light Green, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Sandstone and Yellow.

The Snugs range of pet homes is constructed from high quality rotationally moulded plastic that is incredibly tough, durable and watertight. In contrast to wooden homes there aren't any joints to allow water ingress or let in drafts, no painting or preserving to prevent rotting, no unpleasant odours and absolutely no hiding places for micro-organisms and parasites. The Mr Snugs animal shelters have a super smooth surface making them easy to just wipe clean or hose down, and they all come with a inbuilt drain hole.

The Mr Snugs Rabbit and Guinea Pig Hutch incorporates a detachable door along with treated steel mesh bite surface areas
The complete range of Mr Snugs houses and shelters includes.
Mr Snugs Cat Shelter,Cat Palace, Mr Snugs Dog Kennels, (small and large)  and Mr Snugs Rabbit Hutches and all can be bought from the online pet shop supermarket of Home Pet Shop.

Dog Cages

Home Pet Shop offers an excellent range of dog cages and crates for dogs that are the perfect solution for both helping keep your pet safe when you are otherwise occupied or for protecting your house either indoors or outside in the garden. Most dog cages come complete with an easy-to-clean tray or mat that fits neatly in the base and will accommodate a wide variety of soft dog beds.

There is quite a choice when it comes to size with a cage being available to suit the large majority of breeds from the petite to the huge and all have at least one door with most having two or more.

Of course dog cages are only a short term fix and should not be used as a place to leave your pet unattended for hours on end and a bowl of fresh water should always be provided no matter how long they are left for.

Most are finished in a stainless colour although there is also a new range of dog crates with a choice of either black or fashionable pink.

Weatherproof Dog Trouser Suits

Keeping your dog clean, warm and dry when out walking in the winter months is not always easy and, contrary to many beliefs, most ‘house’ dogs are not particularly fond of going out for a walk during rain and snow and having to endure a wet coat. There is a great choice of trouser suits for dogs on the market today with many, together with other Dog Clothing and Accessories, at the online pet superstore of Home Pet Shop.

Showerproof dog trouser suits from Alex Griffiths Cosipet help keep your dog cleaner and dryer during wet weather. These great overalls for dogs are made exclusively in the UK from a shower proof nylon fabric. A zip along the back of the Cosipet Dog Coat makes it easy to put on and take off and elasticated cuffs ensure a snug fit. There are a number of great styles including the Tartan Trouser Suit with Velcro fastening collar.

The Hurtta Pro Outdoor Overall is another excellent quality waterproof dog coat made from breathable Houndtex® material. Complete with reflective print, this dog overall is available in Red or Black and comes in a good range of sizes.

Mr Snugs Outdoor Cat Kennel

Made from durable plastic, and in a variety of contemporary colours, the Mr Snugs Outdoor Cat Kennel is a ‘must have’ for all cat owners.  Cats are usually very independent animals and many spend a lot of time outside so having a nice waterproof house somewhere in the garden is a great idea. Mr Snugs Cat Shelter comes ready assembled, have a recessed door, overhanging roof, have no joints for draughts or water to get through and, being made from one piece of moulded plastic, do not rot or attract parasites. The slightly smaller Mr Snugs Cat Palace is also the perfect home for cats and is made exactly the same as the Mr Snugs Shelter for cats. It also comes in a similar choice of 10 colours and can be bought at the online pet supermarket of Home Pet Shop. Another added benefit of these cat houses is that each has a drain hole for ease of cleaning and they also make a great indoor cat house.

Mr Snugs Dog Kennel

Owning a dog is not always easy as they can be a tie and many dog owners make a lot of sacrifices and compromises to make their pooch happy. Of course it’s not just about making them happy as many of us worry about leaving them alone for any kind of prolonged period and, in truth, they should not be left for longer than 2 or 3 hours at any one time. The more you do compromise your life by either taking your dog with you or by staying at home rather than popping to the shops, then the more your dog will ‘complain’ when you do leave him or her at home.

Assuming your dog is not a persistent barker (especially if you have neighbours nearby) having a kennel for dogs outside will help whilst you are away from home as they’re happy to be able to have the freedom to relax in the garden and you’re happy that they’re not cooped up inside the house.

A range of Mr Snugs plastic dog kennels is available to buy from the online pet shop supermarket of Home Pet Shop.  They come in two sizes (large and small) and are manufactured from rotationally moulded plastic (no joins) which, unlike wooden dog kennels, will not let in water, don’t need painting, do not rot, and, being made of a durable plastic, are very  easy to keep clean therefore preventing  micro-organisms to hide or parasite infestation such as fleas . Each has a long roof overhang and recessed entry to ensure that the interior remains dry and there is a drain hole for draining after cleaning.

The Mr Snugs Dog Kennel come in ten different colours and can be lined with one of a number of different soft dog beds. They are also the perfect dog house for use inside the home as a place where your pet dog can sleep or rest in peace.

Buster Dog Coats

Buster Dog Coats

With the dark winter months not too far away most of us just want to curl up in front of the TV. However dog owners still have other duties come rain or shine and dog walking is one of them. Domestic dogs enjoy their warmth and most do not like being taken out in foul weather so a good dog coat is important. At first dogs may be a little reluctant and appear to be uncomfortable in a dog coat but they soon come to appreciate being kept warm and dry. Home Pet Shop has a great choice of dog coats available to buy from their online pet shop supermarket and one particular brand, the Buster Dog Coats, is selling like hot cakes!

The Buster Raincoat is made from a high performance fabric which is both water and
windproof, breathable and very hardwearing. When it is wet outside,
the Buster Rain Coat gives your dog great protection from wet, windy and
dirty conditions. Your dog will be clean, dry and comfy.  The contemporary design of the Buster Rain Coat makes it easy to get on and off your pet. The unisex design and adjustable neck ensures a proper fit for the varying sizes that dogs come in.
The sleeveless cut offers your dog lots of space to move freely when either running or playing.
Dog leads are easily fitted with the jackets specially designed twin zip, even
when your dog is wearing a harness or dog collar.

Keeping Cats Inside-Part I

The great cat debate: whether or not to keep your cat in the house or allow it the liberty of the wider world is one which has genuine arguments on both sides. If it turns out you do allow your cat to wander the city or countryside, here are a few suggestions for caring cat ownership.

The natural behavioural instinct of felines is to prey upon small sized animals, which, after all, was the reason that cats were domesticated in the first place. Therefore, it is not difficult to understand why a lot of owners, in particular in Europe, consider that it is cruel to keep a cat in the house. Nevertheless it is worth bearing in mind that typically a single domesticated cat, and one that we can believe is being fed well at home, will kill up to 40 animals every year. Mostly, theses fatalities are small mammals, such as mice, and wild birds.

Of course, the one method to get rid of this issue is to keep your cat in the house virtually at all times. Nonetheless, this can cause separate issues, such as monotony, an increase in weight and health complications that go with it although there are a number of cat toys to help keep them active. Consequently, keeping a cat indoors is not an entirely satisfactory strategy. So, here are a few tips regarding how to reduce your outdoor cat’s hit count.

1. Don’t Let Your Cat Out at Night time

Normally, the hunting instinct reaches its peak in the course of the hours of night. As a result, it is wise to keep your cat indoors overnight. If you are worried about restraining the cat’s natural inclination, it is wise to keep in mind that the less a cat is permitted to hunt, the less likely it will want to.

Additionally, keeping your cat inside through the night will increase its safety, as cats are usually much more likely to be hit by a car during the hours of darkness. Offering them a comfortable cat bed to sleep on gives them even more reason to stay inside! Furthermore, feral cats mostly hunt at night, so keeping your cat indoors will help prevent the likelihood that he, or she, is caught up either in a disagreement or with a member of the opposite sex!