Pets are great! They bring loads of joy and happiness and can really help cheer you up even on the worst day! Some of you may be new to the joys of pet ownership and with that in mind we have developed a helpful checklist for some of the most popular pets. The checklists are not conclusive but will list some of the main items you may need in order for things to run smoothly as your new pet settles in. In addition, they will highlight specific animal needs such as lots of hay for rabbits and guinea pigs, or flea and worming treatment for cats and dogs.

• Cage - helps with toilet training and provides a 'safe place' during the day.
• Toilet Training Pads
• Puppy Trainer Spray
• Pee Post - encourages your puppy to toilet in a specific area in the garden.
• Poo Bags
• Stain and Odour Remover - for when they wee on your carpet!
• Vet Bed - an invaluable bedding that effectively 'stays dry' when puppies or dogs wee on it.
• Bed - the correct bed will help your new arrival feel more secure so settling quicker and sleeping for longer
• Chew toys - durable chew toys will keep them entertained for ages!
• Teething toys - designed for sharp, brittle puppy teeth. Get them used to chewing toys and not shoes!
• Anti-chew spray - see above!
• Bowls - for food and water.
• Training treats - for helping with toilet training and basic training.
• Puppy shampoo - just incase they have an accident!
• Brush/Grooming Kit - get them used to daily grooming at an early age.
• Food - a good quality, digestible diet can help avert many ailments both in puppy hood and as they grow. Call in to find out more.
• Name Tag - by law, all dogs must wear a name tag with your surname, house number and postcode as a minimum.
• Collar and lead - even though your puppy might not be able to go outside when you get them, getting them used to a collar early is a good idea.
• Nail clippers - check nails regularly. Specific dog clippers should be used.
• Flea and Worm treatment - Puppies over 12 weeks should be fleaed and wormed regularly. For puppies younger then this, call in to the centre. IMPORTANT - Dog flea treatments are toxic to cats and can cause death. If you cat and dog are friendly and play lots, keep them seperate from each other to alow the treatment to dry on their neck before re-introducing them.

• Stain and Odour Remover - incase they miss the litter tray!
• Litter tray
• Cat Litter
• Litter bags - to line your litter tray and make cleaning easier.
• Litter scoop
• Bed - a good bed will make them feel secure so they dont sleep on your bed or on your sofa!
• Bowls - for food and water.
• Food - a good quality, digestible diet can help avert many ailments both in kitten hood and as they grow. Call in to find out more.
• Treats
• Brush/Grooming Kit
• Name Tag - should have surname, house number and postcode as a minimum. A phone number is also a good idea.
• Collar - an elasticated or 'snap lock' collar should allow your cat to escape if the collar gets snagged on something.
• Flea and Worm treatment - regular treatments will prevent parasitic infestation such as tapeworm and fleas. Call in for more details.
• Toys - many have catnip inside them to encourage energetic play!
• Scratch Post/Mat - a good, sturdy scratching post/mat could save your sofa or carpet from a shredded fate!
• Carrier - invaluable for when you need to make a trip to the vets or cattery.

• Food - a high fibre, low sugar food will help to keep dental issues at bay. Note, guineas need to be feed a specific Guiena Pig food enriched with Vitamin C.
• Food bowl
• Water Bottle
• Bottle Brush
• Treats - they'll enjoy special treats just as much as any dog!
• Brush/Grooming Kit - some rabbits and guineas have quite long fur that will require regualr grooming.
• Toys/Tubes - will keep them entertained and occupied throughout the day and night. Boredom can cause serious health issues.
• Litter tray - Generally rabbits will choose to toilet in a specific are of the hutch, a litter tray will make cleaning much easier.
• Litter - a good 'small animal' litter will keep odour down and reduce flies.
• Carrier - a must have for vet trips or car journeys!
• Hutch/Indoor cage - wether your rabbits or guineas are indoor or outdoor, good quality housing is a must. Ask us about ideal sizes.
• Outdoor Run - Rabbits and guineas need to be allowed to run around and forage in the grass daily.
• Fly strike spray - Flystrike is a very serious condition that can kill your rabbit or guinea in 24 hours. This topical spray will deter flys.
• Fly Paper - can be hung around their hutch/run to trap flys.
• Hutch cleaner - essential for cleaning the hutch and keeping odours at bay.
• Salt lick - they'll love to lick and nibble at these.
• Vitamin drops - a great liquid supplement to add to their water to ensure they get all the nutrients they need.
• Hay - a good quality dust extracted hay will provide essential food required to keep their teeth ground down. Hay dust and mites can cause serious health problems, dust extraction will remove these. IMPORTANT - rabbits and guinea pigs should only eat a small amount of dried food daily as it is a complimentary food as opposed to a complete food. Approximately 80% of their daily food intake should be hay thus ensuring that their teeth are kept ground down otherwise they will continue to grow casuing serious health issues.
• Barley straw - chopped, soft barley straw provides excellent bedding.
• Forage - dried grass is tasty forage and a tempting treat.
• Harness and lead set
• Nail clippers - nails should be checked regularly and clipped with small animal clippers.

• Food bowl
• Food
• Water Bottle
• Botle Brush
• Treats - hamsters love a special treat!
• Toys/Tubes/Logs - a must for keeping them entertained and giving them something to chew on!
• Litter tray and litter - hamsters can litter train very well, keeping their cage cleaner for longer. Ask us how to litter train!
• Hamster Cage - a good quality cage will keep them inside their cage and not running around the house! Different hamsters require different cages, call in to the centre to find out more.
• Cage cleaner - Normal household cleaners can be very toxic to little critters.
• House/shelter - a little hideaway will make them feel safe and secure.
• Shredded Paper/J-cloth bedding - excellent for stuffing into their house. They'll make a comfy nest out of it. Be careful though, some bedding can cause choking and/or broken limbs! Ask us for more details.
• Hamster Wheel - a must for burning off energy! Be sure to choose the right wheel though!
• Salt lick
• Vitamin drops - great for ensuring they get all the vitamins they need.
• Nail clippers - keeping a check on their little claws is important. A small animal nail clippers will be required.

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