Guinea pigs are natural grazers and eat fairly continuously throughout the day. Feeding the right food is key when it comes to the well-being of your guinea pigs.

Find out what you should feed them with our handy guide.

Rats and mice are omnivorous, which means they eat both plant and animal material. By giving your rodent friends a proper diet and understanding their nutritional needs, you'll be helping them live a long and healthy life.

Find out what you should feed them with our handy guide.

As they say, good things come in small packages. If you’re preparing to welcome a new small animal such as a rabbit or guinea pig into your family, be prepared to show them some big love. Here’s what you’ll need to get started:

Feeding your rabbit a Superior Nutrition diet is essential for their health. 

There are two common strains of Calicivirus in New Zealand including RHDV2 which was released mid 2018.

If you have a pet rabbit, please contact your nearest Animates Vetcare clinic for advice around what you can do to help protect them from this new strain and if there are any additional vaccination requirements for your pet.

At Animates Vetcare we recommend that all pets are de-sexed, even our smaller ones. Not only does this procedure decrease the risk of illness and disease, but also enables rabbits to live a longer happier life. The team at Animates Vetcare have outlined the benefits of de-sexing for you.