Press pet tips No. 11 - 20

No. 20: We all deserve a second chance

In animal shelters everywhere dogs, cats, birds, rabbits & co. are longingly waiting to be found a new home and family for the rest of their lives. If you want to take home a pet from the sanctuary you should first work out whether you can offer the animal everything it needs. And that applies to a ‘second-hand’ pet all the more, say the experts from pet food and accessories chain, Maxi Zoo. more...

No. 19: Young fish in your aquarium

At last… a new generation has arrived in the aquarium and everyone’s thrilled with this exciting diversion. With some fish, everything goes swimmingly - with others, the young suddenly disappear without trace. Experts from the specialist retail chain Maxi Zoo explain how aquarium enthusiasts can assist in making sure everything works out well. more...

No. 18: Happiness comes in tiny packages...

Zebra finches have blossomed to become the most popular parlour birds next to budgerigars and canaries. That’s quite something, in view of the strong competition among colourful exotic birds. Why, then, is this little trumpeter so much loved? The experts from the specialist retail chain Maxi Zoo answer the question. more...

No. 17: The song of the Canary

The songs of the canary has always enchanted any humans within earshot. From the Canary Islands, they came to the Spanish mainland where monks bred them and sold them for high prices - all over Europe. The original wild form of the domestic canary, the canary serin, is still widespread on the Canary Islands, the Azores and Madeira. more...

No. 16: Animal lover allergies

TRIGER FACTORS - Many households are shared with much loved pets who keep the family company and love to be cuddled. One thing that can put a strain on this relationship, however, is an animal allergy. Be it cats, dogs, guinea pigs, rodents or birds - they all have the potential to provoke allergy symptoms like sneezing, itchy eyes, permanent colds, rashes or asthma more...

No. 15: Lovebirds – each day is Valentine’s Day

In some places, registry offices stay open a few hours longer on Valentine’s Day, the 14th February, as many couples want to tie the knot on “Lover’s Day”. Man and wife don’t always live up to their promise: to love and obey till death us do part”. more...

No. 14: That perfect, quiet, private place...

Cats are by nature clean. They hate unpleasant odours and prefer to do their business discretely and undisturbed. Cat owners who stick to a few basic rules will ensure their cat feels comfortable when using their toilet. more...

No. 13: When your dog becomes a ‘scaredy cat’!

Nervous and agitated, Rocky stares with fear at the hooded man coming towards him - he shrinks back in panic at a halfsagging balloon on the field; these are typical situations where your dog may appear not to recognise the actuality and panics, not knowing what to do in these situations. more...

No 12: The Guinea Pig - all you need to know

The guinea pig: it neither looks like a pig, nor does it belong to the pig family. It is a rodent and presumably only has this name because of the squealing noises it makes. For decades it has been very popular with Europeans as a cute and sociable pet. more...

No. 11: Trouble-free winter fun for dogs

Winter is often full of surprises with sudden icy temperatures
or downpours of rain at the start of the New Year. Experts from the specialist retail chain, Maxi Zoo, clarify everything dog owners should be aware of to prevent their pet from coming to any harm on a winter walk. more...

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