Knowledge from Nestjes
Knowledge center
Practical guides on buying, caring for and responsibly offering pets.
34 articles found
Clear filters
Livestock
Keeping a Mini Pig: What a Pot-Bellied Pig Really Needs
A mini pig looks like a small pet, but it is a clever, social, rooting farm animal that lives for many years. Read which space, food, care and registration to arrange first.
9 min read · 06-10-2026
Invertebrates
Keeping Stick Insects: Enclosure, Food and Eggs
Stick insects look like an easy pet, but they need height, fresh unsprayed leaves and a plan for their eggs. Read what to arrange before you start.
6 min read · 30-09-2026
Dogs
House-Training Your Puppy: A Practical Step-by-Step Guide
A predictable routine, close supervision and well-timed rewards teach your puppy where to toilet without fear or punishment.
4 min read · 25-08-2026
Dogs
Puppy Biting: What Actually Works?
Puppy biting is normal but painful. Learn how to redirect it calmly, prevent overtired biting and recognise when extra help is needed.
4 min read · 25-08-2026
Fish
Quarantining New Fish
Apparently healthy fish can carry disease. Observe new arrivals for several weeks and keep equipment separate before introduction.
1 min read · 16-08-2026
Fish
Understanding Aquarium Water Values
Clear water can still be unsafe. Learn how pH, hardness and nitrogen compounds interact and why trends beat a single result.
1 min read · 14-08-2026
Reptiles
Temperature Gradients in a Terrarium
One thermometer creates false confidence. Build warm and cool zones, measure air and surfaces and regulate heat with a thermostat.
1 min read · 13-08-2026
Birds
Healthy Food for Parrots
A full seed bowl can still cause deficiencies and excess weight. Build a species-appropriate diet and use food as enrichment.
1 min read · 10-08-2026
Rodents
Enrichment and Training for Pet Rats
Rats are intelligent social animals. Let them forage, climb, dig, destroy safe materials and learn cooperative care behaviours.
1 min read · 05-08-2026
Rabbits
Keeping Rabbits Cool in Hot Weather
Rabbits overheat easily. Provide all-day shade, cool surfaces and several water points, and learn the signs of heatstroke.
1 min read · 03-08-2026
Cats
Creating a Cat-Friendly Home
Think in routes, height and choice. Well-placed hiding, scratching, feeding and toileting resources make a home work better for cats.
1 min read · 29-07-2026
Cats
Introducing Cats to Each Other
A careful cat introduction starts behind a closed door. Use scent, distance and duplicated resources before allowing direct contact.
1 min read · 28-07-2026