Last minute summer bookings 2018
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!
National Hairball Awareness Day 2018
Happy National Hairball Awareness Day to all cats and cat owners!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Good luck with your hairballs in 2018!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Good luck with your hairballs in 2018!
Summer 2018
Taking summer holiday bookings for small pets in 2018 now! Spaces going quickly, so do email or visit our contact page to enquire about availability!
No dog walking availability
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! 🙁
Last minute summer bookings 2017
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!
National Hairball Awareness Day 2017
Happy National Hairball Awareness Day to all cats and cat owners!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Good luck with your hairballs in 2017!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Good luck with your hairballs in 2017!
Last minute summer bookings 2016
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!
National Hairball Awareness Day 2016
Happy National Hairball Awareness Day to all cats and cat owners!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Good luck with your hairballs in 2016!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Good luck with your hairballs in 2016!
Summer 2016!
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!
Festive Greetings 2015
Festive wishes and a wonderful New Year to all Armadillo Pets in Farnham and further field!
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!
See you all in 2016!
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!
See you all in 2016!
Happy Halloween 2015!
Happy Halloween from Armadillo Pets! We'll be doing our usual charity
collection on the 31st of October for National Black Cat Day. 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 Farnham and Wey Valley branch.
Back to School 2015
The 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!
Last Minute Summer bookings 2015
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!
Hale Carnival - Dog Show 2015
Congratulations to all the winners at the Hale Carnival Dog Show
2015! We hope your four-legged friends enjoy their new toys and treats!
Lovely to see so many of our clients pop by for a visit too, it was great to see you!
Lovely to see so many of our clients pop by for a visit too, it was great to see you!
Hale Carnival 2015
We're of to the Hale Carnival 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!
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!
See you then!
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!
See you then!
Summer Bookings 2015
We 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!
Rowledge Village Fayre - Dog Show 2015
Congratulations to all the winners at the Rowledge Village Fayre Dog Show 2015! We hope your four-legged friends enjoy their new toys and treats!
Lovely to see so many of our clients pop by for a visit too, it was great to see you!
Lovely to see so many of our clients pop by for a visit too, it was great to see you!
Rowledge Village Fayre 2015
Ready for fun and frolics? We're at the Rowledge Village Fayre for the 3rd year running on Bank Holiday Monday, the 25th of May 2015! We're sponsoring the Fun Dog Show, 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!
Bunny boarding
With 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!
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.
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.
Welcome to 2014!
Happy 2014!
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!
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!
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