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15/11/2025

21/10/2025

RIP Luna

My last original guinea pig; she'd seen a few pigs come and go from the little critter gang over the years, and I've had her for 7.5 years, making her about 8 when she passed!

She's been on palliative guinea pig care for the past couple of years (daily pain meds which have kept her perky for so long thanks to amazing vets!) so I'm glad she's kept on going for this long and thankfully, she went pretty quickly.

She was a great example of a shy and skittish pig becoming tamer over the years to the point where she wouldn't shy away at anything!

08/10/2025

Bertie was such a good boy today 🥰🐶

December 🎄 is already getting very booked up, so if you're not already booked in, please check ahead in your diary, especially if you require specific days/times around work or going away, etc.

20/09/2025

Spent the morning grooming rabbits at our local RSPCA where I picked up my new baby guinea pig from last week (more on that in another post)! 🐇🐰

Muppet is an angora who was in need of a haircut, and he's very happy he can see again 😄 👀

Some others for adoption were having nail trims and brush outs 💅🐇

Still lots of rabbits and guinea pigs needing homes including babies
https://www.rspca.org.uk/local/kent-north-west-branch/findapet/details/GUINEA_PIGS/BSA2141871/rehome

29/07/2025

🐾 I’m speaking at this year’s Holistic Pet Care Conference! 🎤

I’m so excited to be part of the Holistic Pet Care Conference 2025 - a free online event running from 8th-11th August, filled with inspiring talks on rabbits, guinea pigs, dogs, cats, and more - all with a gentle, holistic approach. 🌿

My talk is called:
“Little Critters, Big Needs - Holistic Handling and Care for Rabbits and Guinea Pigs”
🗓 Friday 8th August
🕔 5pm (UK time)
💻 Virtual + FREE to attend!

If you’ve ever:
✔️ Struggled with handling a wriggly rabbit or anxious piggy
✔️ Worried you’re stressing your pet out when trying to help
✔️ Wanted to feel more confident during grooming, nail trims or check-ups
..then this session is definitely for you.

There are also plenty of fantastic sessions on dogs, cats, enrichment, behaviour, nutrition, and more – perfect for pet guardians and professionals alike.

✨ Free to attend (with optional donations to Save Our Seized Dogs)
✨ Includes 24-hour replay access if you can’t make it live

🎟 Sign up here to grab your spot:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/theholisticpetcareconference2025/1649522

Hope to see some familiar faces there!

Imagine four amazing days where traditional pet care meets holistic wisdom, where science meets nature and where passionate pro...

16/07/2025

Daisy is 6 today! 🎂

And it's also my wedding anniversary; Unfortunately we only got to spend one together with Brett, but I'm glad it's a day where Daisy can be extra spoilt and we always go out for a meal - and today it was Bean and Welly for breakfast where Daisy had her own little plate!

I remember picking up Daisy from her foster home, signing the papers to adopt her and seeing her birthday was the same day. It was obviously meant to be 🐶🥳

11/06/2025

Just gave Ninja a proper bath and blow-dry today. He’s had a patch of hair missing and was on a course of treatment from the vet, which left his coat really greasy from all the creams and the vet advised he had a bath.

Now that he’s finished treatment, I gave him a good clean-up. He’s normally true to his name - fast, wriggly, and a bit of a challenge - but today he was so calm and well behaved. He let me bath him and dry him without a fuss, which was a nice surprise!

I’ve got a blog post on guinea pig grooming if you’re ever unsure what’s safe or needed when it comes to bathing piggies. Head to littlecrittercare.co.uk and have a look under the blog section.

10/06/2025

🦷 Willow's Teeth – Before & After! 🦷

Look at those pearly whites! 🐶✨ This was just a short initial session today, another one is on the way. The best results happen when your dog is calm and when you're doing a little something at home to help prevent plaque and tartar.

Willow's owner has been using a seaweed food additive - super easy to buy online and a great option if brushing feels too daunting. 🪸🪥

👉 Brushing daily with an enzymatic toothpaste like Orazyme is the gold standard (I know, easier said than done!). But even small habits like dental chews, seaweed supplements, or ultrasonic cleaning, can make a difference.

Just remember: nothing replaces proper vet care, but prevention is powerful 💪🩷

Send me a message if you'd like to know more about vibrationless, silent teeth cleaning.

23/05/2025

Thanks Kate Latham for Daisy's lovely customised bandana! Fits so nicely and is super soft 😍

Kate will be making these to order so get in touch if you'd like any 😄🐾🐕

19/05/2025

🐾 Little Critter Update! 🐹

If you have rabbits or guinea pigs at home, this one’s for you! 💛

I’ve recently dusted off my Little Critter Lucy hat and started putting together loads of free resources, care tips, and grooming advice for rabbit and guinea pig owners (and professionals too).

So if you’d like to learn more about looking after your little fluffballs - or just want to follow along with Luna and Nugget’s antics - you can sign up here and grab some free goodies:
👉 www.littlecrittercare.co.uk/resources
That way, you’ll get my weekly(ish) emails full of practical help, no judgement, and the odd cute piggy photo of course. 😊

Thanks as always for supporting my small biz - it means the world.

- Little Critter Lucy
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