Keeping Your Pet Safe

Expert Advice to Keep Your Pet Safe...

Whether you're looking for the best way to care for your pet or tips on how you and your children can safely enjoy your pets, SaferPets offers you a unique reference point on keeping your pet and your family safe.

March's Most Popular Articles...

Microchips and Tags For Your Pets: Even with the most careful and responsible owners, pets can sometimes go missing or be stolen. So it's vital that all pets carry identification which… [6740 views in Mar]
Pet First Aid and Kit: Even with the best precautions and supervision, accidents can happen and it is crucial every pet owner has a good idea of how to administer b [2428 views in Mar]
Safe Dog Breeds for Children: So you've finally succumbed to the constant pleas of "Mummy, can we have a dog?" Or you've decided that a family pet would be ideal to teach your children… [1944 views in Mar]
Keeping Your Rabbit Safe: Keeping your Rabbit safe greatly depends on being aware of the Rabbit's environment and eliminating any hazards that may be present. It's a Dangerous World… [1356 views in Mar]
Keeping Mammals in an Aviary: If you love birds, but would also like a few small cuddly friends, you might be interested in investing in a large aviary which can also house small… [1226 views in Mar]
Important Vaccinations for Your Cat: The money spent on vaccinating your cat could save you a lot of money later on. Many diseases vaccinated for can cause your pet prolonged… [1160 views in Mar]

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Small Mammals: Keeping Mammals in an Aviary, Keeping Your Rabbit Safe, How to...

Latest Comments

SaferPets
Re: Safe Dog Breeds for Children
@dcb89 - it is difficult to say, as you don't say whether you want a quiet dog, because you have a busy household, or one that may…

26 February 2015
dcb89
Re: Safe Dog Breeds for Children
Hi all, Me and boyfriend have been looking into getting a puppy. We have 2 young children aged 2 & 4 who get very hyper and loud…

24 February 2015
SaferPets
Re: Safe Dog Breeds for Children
@Kate - you may find something in this document on this RSPCA report on Improving Dog Ownership regarding dog bites in the UK.…

9 February 2015
kate
Re: Safe Dog Breeds for Children
Hi, Does anyone know where I can find the survey on dog bites? I am doing a dissertation on children and dog safety and it would…

8 February 2015
Jack
Re: Pet Poison Prevention
@angie - I imagine anti-freeze may kill their fish along with harming the cats, which I imagine is counter-intuitive. But to lose four cats…

3 February 2015
angie
Re: Pet Poison Prevention
i was wondering if it is illegal for people to put antifreeze in their fish ponds as i suspect our neighbour is doing so and we have lost 2…

31 January 2015
Ken
Re: Dog Laws in the UK
@sammy - you could get in touch with the Kennel Club and see what they advise you to do regarding registering them.

15 December 2014
sammy
Re: Dog Laws in the UK
I have 4 dogs and i need to know if the safe because they are a staff and 2 staff x English bulls and a Rottweil x bull massive because i am so…

12 December 2014
SaferPets
Re: Important Vaccinations for Your Cat
@alka - glad your kitten is on the mend. As specified in the article kittens are not usually vaccinated for the first…

8 December 2014
alka
Re: Important Vaccinations for Your Cat
We got given a kitten who was sick, cat flu, dropped down to 446 grams has been on antibiotics and ointment for eyes, was…

6 December 2014