tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58188122873023309512023-11-16T07:07:56.083+00:00Armadillo PetsPromotions in pet care!Armadillo Petshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12176374586961831084noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818812287302330951.post-7388190056021155502019-10-22T22:04:00.000+01:002019-10-22T22:04:23.539+01:00Small Pet Boarding Currently UnavailableDue to overdemand, we're currently not taking on any new clients for our small pet boarding service.<br />
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Current clients are welcome to continue to make bookings, and we are still open for dog walking and pet sitting!Armadillo Petshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12176374586961831084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818812287302330951.post-3238318560745166802019-04-28T00:30:00.000+01:002019-04-28T00:30:00.618+01:00Last minute summer bookings 2019We're starting to get booked up for summer, so if you're looking for
small pet boarding for your rats, hamsters, degu, guinea pigs, gerbils,
mice, African pygmy hedgehogs, geckos, bearded dragons, turtles, budgies
or toads, let us know soon!Armadillo Petshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12176374586961831084noreply@blogger.comArmadillo Pets51.2340331 -0.7985513999999511751.2334116 -0.79981189999995117 51.2346546 -0.79729089999995117tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818812287302330951.post-29300677567543522062019-04-26T00:30:00.000+01:002019-04-26T00:30:00.152+01:00National Hairball Awareness Day 2019Happy National Hairball Awareness Day to all cats and cat owners!<br />
<br />
26th
of April 2019 is a day for all cat lovers to come together to learn
more about the condition that dogs their feline companions, and
hopefully prevent it.<br />
<br />
Hairballs form naturally as part
of a cat's grooming routine. Most of the fur removed during the normal
grooming process is swallowed and passes through the digestive tract,
but when it gets caught in the stomach it forms a hairball. Long-haired
cats are most prone to developing hairballs, particularly during the
heavy shedding seasons of spring and summer, but short-haired cats also
find themselves affected by the development of hairballs.<br />
<br />
The
annual holiday was first created in 2006 by the National Museum of
Health and Medicine in Maryland, USA, to advertise their 'collection' of
hairballs from an assortment of livestock and humans, some of them
dating back to the late 19th century.<br />
<br />
Hairballs can be
prevented, or at least the number reduced, by a few methods. The most
common is regular grooming, which limits the amount of loose hair that
could be swallowed and formed into a hairball, and many cat owners swear
by the Furminator brand. Diet is the second most touted aid, and some
food manufacturers make hairball-control food and treats with vegetable
fibres to assist with digestion. Lastly, for cats suffering from a more
persistent problem with hairballs, a hairball lubricant medication can
be given to help them pass the hair more easily.<br />
<br />
Good luck with your hairballs in 2019!Armadillo Petshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12176374586961831084noreply@blogger.comArmadillo Pets51.2340331 -0.7985513999999511751.2334116 -0.79981189999995117 51.2346546 -0.79729089999995117tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818812287302330951.post-38232614534044171752018-10-25T16:17:00.000+01:002018-10-25T16:17:17.964+01:00Happy Halloween 2018<div dir="ltr">
Happy Halloween from Armadillo Pets! We'll be doing our usual charity collection on the 31st of October for <a href="http://www.cats.org.uk/get-involved/national-black-cat-day/">National Black Cat Day</a>. We'll be doing our work in costume (watch out for our ears and tails - they are adored by the dogs!), and giving all takings and any donations to our local Cats Protection, the <a href="http://www.cats.org.uk/farnham">Farnham and Wey Valley branch</a>.</div>
Armadillo Petshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12176374586961831084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818812287302330951.post-23687257112125622042018-08-21T16:24:00.000+01:002018-08-21T16:24:32.525+01:00Summer HeatDon't forget to keep your water bowls and bottles topped up while the weather is so hot! Rabbits and rodents will often drink more from a bowl as they find it easier, but do be careful with the small furries by using shallow dishes that they can't fall in and get wet.<br />
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And as everyone must know by now, dogs and hot cars don't mix! Never leave a dog unattended in a car in this heat, it can so easily be deadly!Armadillo Petshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12176374586961831084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818812287302330951.post-22421288100199074332018-04-29T00:30:00.000+01:002018-04-29T00:30:00.557+01:00Last minute summer bookings 2018We're starting to get booked up for summer, so if you're looking for
small pet boarding for your rats, hamsters, degu, guinea pigs, gerbils,
mice, African pygmy hedgehogs, geckos, bearded dragons, turtles, budgies
or toads, let us know soon!Armadillo Petshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12176374586961831084noreply@blogger.comArmadillo Pets51.2340331 -0.7985513999999511751.2334116 -0.79981189999995117 51.2346546 -0.79729089999995117tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818812287302330951.post-35038990378159648712018-04-27T00:30:00.000+01:002018-04-27T00:30:00.307+01:00National Hairball Awareness Day 2018Happy National Hairball Awareness Day to all cats and cat owners!<br />
<br />
27th
of April 2018 is a day for all cat lovers to come together to learn
more about the condition that dogs their feline companions, and
hopefully prevent it.<br />
<br />
Hairballs form naturally as part
of a cat's grooming routine. Most of the fur removed during the normal
grooming process is swallowed and passes through the digestive tract,
but when it gets caught in the stomach it forms a hairball. Long-haired
cats are most prone to developing hairballs, particularly during the
heavy shedding seasons of spring and summer, but short-haired cats also
find themselves affected by the development of hairballs.<br />
<br />
The
annual holiday was first created in 2006 by the National Museum of
Health and Medicine in Maryland, USA, to advertise their 'collection' of
hairballs from an assortment of livestock and humans, some of them
dating back to the late 19th century.<br />
<br />
Hairballs can be
prevented, or at least the number reduced, by a few methods. The most
common is regular grooming, which limits the amount of loose hair that
could be swallowed and formed into a hairball, and many cat owners swear
by the Furminator brand. Diet is the second most touted aid, and some
food manufacturers make hairball-control food and treats with vegetable
fibres to assist with digestion. Lastly, for cats suffering from a more
persistent problem with hairballs, a hairball lubricant medication can
be given to help them pass the hair more easily.<br />
<br />
Good luck with your hairballs in 2018!Armadillo Petshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12176374586961831084noreply@blogger.comArmadillo Pets51.2340331 -0.7985513999999511751.2334116 -0.79981189999995117 51.2346546 -0.79729089999995117tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818812287302330951.post-8327076669806637012018-04-22T10:36:00.000+01:002018-04-22T10:36:30.402+01:00Summer 2018<div dir="ltr">
Taking summer holiday bookings for small pets in 2018 now! Spaces going quickly, so do email or visit our <a href="http://www.armadillopets.com/contact/">contact page</a> to enquire about availability!</div>
Armadillo Petshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12176374586961831084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818812287302330951.post-53021170716945051942018-04-12T02:34:00.001+01:002018-04-12T02:34:28.490+01:00No dog walking availability<p dir="ltr">While I am under bed rest, we are not able to take on additional dog walking clients. Hopefully it will be temporary and I will be back to hiking the woods with Armadillo Pets' canine friends soon as they are greatly missed! 🙁</p>
Armadillo Petshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12176374586961831084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818812287302330951.post-44838802704656550082017-04-30T00:30:00.000+01:002017-04-30T00:30:00.181+01:00Last minute summer bookings 2017We're starting to get booked up for summer, so if you're looking for
small pet boarding for your rats, hamsters, degu, guinea pigs, gerbils,
mice, African pygmy hedgehogs, geckos, bearded dragons, turtles, budgies
or toads, let us know soon!Armadillo Petshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12176374586961831084noreply@blogger.comArmadillo Pets51.2340331 -0.7985513999999511751.2334116 -0.79981189999995117 51.2346546 -0.79729089999995117tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818812287302330951.post-67762848331928891952017-04-28T00:30:00.000+01:002017-04-28T00:30:00.246+01:00National Hairball Awareness Day 2017Happy National Hairball Awareness Day to all cats and cat owners!<br />
<br />
28th
of April 2017 is a day for all cat lovers to come together to learn
more about the condition that dogs their feline companions, and
hopefully prevent it.<br />
<br />
Hairballs form naturally as part
of a cat's grooming routine. Most of the fur removed during the normal
grooming process is swallowed and passes through the digestive tract,
but when it gets caught in the stomach it forms a hairball. Long-haired
cats are most prone to developing hairballs, particularly during the
heavy shedding seasons of spring and summer, but short-haired cats also
find themselves affected by the development of hairballs.<br />
<br />
The
annual holiday was first created in 2006 by the National Museum of
Health and Medicine in Maryland, USA, to advertise their 'collection' of
hairballs from an assortment of livestock and humans, some of them
dating back to the late 19th century.<br />
<br />
Hairballs can be
prevented, or at least the number reduced, by a few methods. The most
common is regular grooming, which limits the amount of loose hair that
could be swallowed and formed into a hairball, and many cat owners swear
by the Furminator brand. Diet is the second most touted aid, and some
food manufacturers make hairball-control food and treats with vegetable
fibres to assist with digestion. Lastly, for cats suffering from a more
persistent problem with hairballs, a hairball lubricant medication can
be given to help them pass the hair more easily.<br />
<br />
Good luck with your hairballs in 2017!Armadillo Petshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12176374586961831084noreply@blogger.comArmadillo Pets51.2340331 -0.7985513999999511751.2334116 -0.79981189999995117 51.2346546 -0.79729089999995117tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818812287302330951.post-18552025627415835692016-05-01T00:30:00.000+01:002016-05-01T00:30:19.859+01:00Last minute summer bookings 2016<div dir="ltr">
We're starting to get booked up for summer, so if you're looking for small pet boarding for your rats, hamsters, degu, guinea pigs, gerbils, mice, African pygmy hedgehogs, geckos, bearded dragons, turtles, budgies or toads, let us know soon!</div>
Armadillo Petshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12176374586961831084noreply@blogger.comArmadillo Pets51.2340331 -0.7985513999999511751.2334116 -0.79981189999995117 51.2346546 -0.79729089999995117tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818812287302330951.post-17335711159533093972016-04-29T00:30:00.000+01:002016-04-29T00:30:00.213+01:00National Hairball Awareness Day 2016Happy National Hairball Awareness Day to all cats and cat owners!<br />
<br />
29th of April 2016 is a day for all cat lovers to come together to learn more about the condition that dogs their feline companions, and hopefully prevent it.<br />
<br />
Hairballs form naturally as part of a cat's grooming routine. Most of the fur removed during the normal grooming process is swallowed and passes through the digestive tract, but when it gets caught in the stomach it forms a hairball. Long-haired cats are most prone to developing hairballs, particularly during the heavy shedding seasons of spring and summer, but short-haired cats also find themselves affected by the development of hairballs.<br />
<br />
The annual holiday was first created in 2006 by the National Museum of Health and Medicine in Maryland, USA, to advertise their 'collection' of hairballs from an assortment of livestock and humans, some of them dating back to the late 19th century.<br />
<br />
Hairballs can be prevented, or at least the number reduced, by a few methods. The most common is regular grooming, which limits the amount of loose hair that could be swallowed and formed into a hairball, and many cat owners swear by the Furminator brand. Diet is the second most touted aid, and some food manufacturers make hairball-control food and treats with vegetable fibres to assist with digestion. Lastly, for cats suffering from a more persistent problem with hairballs, a hairball lubricant medication can be given to help them pass the hair more easily.<br />
<br />
Good luck with your hairballs in 2016!Armadillo Petshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12176374586961831084noreply@blogger.comArmadillo Pets51.2340331 -0.7985513999999511751.2334116 -0.79981189999995117 51.2346546 -0.79729089999995117tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818812287302330951.post-28117273350869254632016-03-23T11:54:00.001+00:002016-03-23T11:57:40.430+00:00Summer 2016!<p dir="ltr">Wow!  This year is roaring by and we are already had lots of bookings for the summer holidays!  If you are thinking about going away for the summer, we recommend booking before the middle of April as that is usually when we get close to fully booked!</p>
Armadillo Petshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12176374586961831084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818812287302330951.post-56710369634012154052015-12-25T10:43:00.006+00:002015-12-25T10:45:00.730+00:00Festive Greetings 2015Festive wishes and a wonderful New Year to all Armadillo Pets in Farnham and further field!<br />
<br />
A special mention to our visiting friends over the festive season, Elvis, Coconut, Cato, Mebe and Pede, Fosters and Malcolm, Belle and Rolo! Extra treats all round today!<br />
<br />
See you all in 2016!Armadillo Petshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12176374586961831084noreply@blogger.comFarnham, Farnham, Surrey GU9 0JN, UK51.2340331 -0.7985513999999511751.2334116 -0.79981189999995117 51.2346546 -0.79729089999995117tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818812287302330951.post-12727872155729458082015-10-26T10:00:00.000+00:002015-10-26T10:00:08.499+00:00Happy Halloween 2015!<div style="text-align: left;">
Happy Halloween from Armadillo Pets! We'll be doing our usual charity
collection on the 31st of October for <a href="http://www.cats.org.uk/get-involved/national-black-cat-day/" target="_blank">National Black Cat Day</a>. We'll be
doing our work in costume (watch out for our ears and tails - they are
adored by the dogs!), and giving all takings and any donations to our
local Cats Protection, the <a href="http://www.cats.org.uk/farnham" target="_blank">Farnham and Wey Valley branch</a>.</div>
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Armadillo Petshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12176374586961831084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818812287302330951.post-66802880577737932612015-09-12T09:00:00.000+01:002015-09-12T09:00:04.355+01:00Back to School 2015The summer is over, and the kids are back to school! This is the prime time for romantic mini breaks! If you're looking for pet boarding or sitting while you spend some time away, do let us know!Armadillo Petshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12176374586961831084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818812287302330951.post-53545169158073868692015-07-06T00:30:00.000+01:002015-07-06T00:30:00.744+01:00Last Minute Summer bookings 2015<br />
We're starting to get booked up for summer, so if you're looking for
small pet boarding for your rats, hamsters, degu, guinea pigs, gerbils,
mice, African pygmy hedgehogs, geckos, bearded dragons, turtles, budgies
or toads, let us know soon! Armadillo Petshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12176374586961831084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818812287302330951.post-77138450097676697962015-07-04T18:00:00.000+01:002015-07-04T18:00:01.237+01:00Hale Carnival - Dog Show 2015Congratulations to all the winners at the <a href="http://halecarnival.co.uk/" target="_blank">Hale Carnival</a> Dog Show
2015! We hope your four-legged friends enjoy their new toys and treats!<br />
<br />
Lovely to see so many of our clients pop by for a visit too, it was great to see you!Armadillo Petshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12176374586961831084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818812287302330951.post-17626204707197500712015-06-15T00:30:00.000+01:002015-06-15T00:30:00.145+01:00Hale Carnival 2015We're of to the <a href="http://halecarnival.co.uk/" target="_blank">Hale Carnival</a> on Saturday the 4th of July. For the second year in a row we're sponsoring their Fun Dog Show, as well as handing out our free doggie goody bags stuffed with healthy treats! Stop by our stall to say hi, and pick up some tasty snacks for your canine friend, let them have a drink from our water bowls, and then have a go at the dog show at 3pm!<br />
<br />
Is your dog the Most Fabulous Fella, the Loveliest Lady, the Scruffiest Dog or the most Regal dog? Do they have the Waggiest Tail in Hale, or perhaps the Best Handshake? And for kids, we have a Junior Handler class for under 16s!<br />
<br />
See you then!Armadillo Petshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12176374586961831084noreply@blogger.comHale Carnival, Hale, Farnham51.233831566704566 -0.7971995666564453151.233210066704565 -0.79846006665644531 51.234453066704567 -0.79593906665644532tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818812287302330951.post-85485252005891780982015-05-27T00:30:00.000+01:002015-05-27T00:30:00.704+01:00Summer Bookings 2015We still have some spaces for small pet boarding bookings over the summer holidays this year, from mid July to mid September. We offer boarding for rats, hamsters, degu, guinea pigs, gerbils, mice, African pygmy hedgehogs, geckos, bearded dragons, turtles, budgies and toads, and everything in between! If in doubt, ask! We've had lots of unusual requests, and love rising to new challenges!Armadillo Petshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12176374586961831084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818812287302330951.post-10584224204334326982015-05-25T17:00:00.000+01:002015-05-25T17:00:07.682+01:00Rowledge Village Fayre - Dog Show 2015Congratulations to all the winners at the <a href="http://rowledgevillagefayre.org/" target="_blank">Rowledge Village Fayre</a> Dog Show 2015! We hope your four-legged friends enjoy their new toys and treats!<br />
<br />
Lovely to see so many of our clients pop by for a visit too, it was great to see you!Armadillo Petshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12176374586961831084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818812287302330951.post-35756855958735581352015-05-10T22:17:00.003+01:002015-05-11T02:01:51.191+01:00Rowledge Village Fayre 2015Ready for fun and frolics? We're at the <a href="http://rowledgevillagefayre.org/" target="_blank">Rowledge Village Fayre</a> for the 3rd year running on Bank Holiday Monday, the 25th of May 2015! We're sponsoring the <a href="http://rowledgevillagefayre.org/#/fun-dog-show/4548857962" target="_blank">Fun Dog Show</a>, and handing out our traditional free doggy treats, as well as collecting for Serbia's Forgotten Paws. Stop by to say hi and talk all things animals!Armadillo Petshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12176374586961831084noreply@blogger.comRowledge, Farnham, Surrey GU10, UK51.184664 -0.823585999999977551.1647575 -0.8639264999999775 51.204570499999996 -0.7832454999999775tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818812287302330951.post-52277914846704655162014-01-10T00:00:00.000+00:002014-01-10T00:00:01.220+00:00Bunny boardingWith our move, our rabbit boarding is currently closed while we organise building our new (and improved!) accommodation. We are not accepting bookings for the future yet, as we cannot guarantee when it will re-open for business, but it is something we are looking forward to prioritising as soon as the weather picks up enough to allow us to start the groundwork!<br />
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We will be keeping our reputation for large enclosures, access to both an indoors and out, and good headroom, but also increasing the capacity (although not extensively, we do still wish to keep the personal touch with all of our boarding animals!), and adding some home comforts for visiting bunnies.Armadillo Petshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12176374586961831084noreply@blogger.comArmadillo Pets, Farnham51.2341372251901 -0.7988196209014404351.233826725190106 -0.79945012090144041 51.2344477251901 -0.79818912090144045tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818812287302330951.post-12729202625615602142014-01-05T15:03:00.002+00:002014-01-05T15:04:19.238+00:00Welcome to 2014!Happy 2014! <br />
<br />
After a very busy holiday season, we are now starting to settle into our new property in Hale, the other side of Farnham from before. We had a number of guests over the festive season, with Leo, Popcorn, Nugget, Oreo and Elvis returning, as well as meeting Smudge, Suki, Loki, Malcolm and Fosters for the first time. We also had out-calls to Wilma, Gracie, Puff, Guinea, Piggy, Mebe, Pede, Ramba, Kitty, Beanie, Hoppi and five rowdy ducks! It has been lovely to see old friends and meet new ones, but I have to say we're looking forward to a peaceful week to catch up on unpacking! I'm looking forward to putting up shelves in our pet room for all of our animal books - having them in a series of boxes and bags certainly doesn't make for an easy reference section!Armadillo Petshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12176374586961831084noreply@blogger.comArmadillo Pets51.234118751383264 -0.7988249853194702251.233963251383265 -0.79913998531947017 51.234274251383262 -0.79850998531947026