ArdentPets reference

ArdentPets (ardentpets.co.uk) is an online pet supplies shop serving the United Kingdom, with equipment, accessories and supplies arranged in eight departments by animal: dogs, cats, fish and aquatics, small animals, rabbits and guinea pigs, birds, reptiles and horses. It does not sell live animals, fish or medicines.

Departments

• Dogs: Clothing for every season, collars and harnesses, beds, bowls, toys, grooming kit, travel gear, food and chews for dogs of every size, from first-week puppies to grey-muzzled seniors.
• Cats: Scratchers and cat trees, litter and trays, beds and window perches, fountains and bowls, carriers, toys, food and treats, chosen around the way cats really like to live.
• Fish & Aquatics: Tanks and starter kits, filtration, air and water pumps, lighting, substrate and décor, plus dechlorinators, water test kits and food for freshwater set-ups, ponds and reef tanks.
• Small Animals: Cages, deep bedding, wheels, hides, hammocks, bottles and food for hamsters, gerbils, mice, rats, chinchillas, ferrets and other small companions.
• Rabbits & Guinea Pigs: Hutches and runs, bedding, hay racks, hideaways, bowls, bottles, toys, harnesses and food for rabbits and guinea pigs living indoors or out in the garden.
• Birds: Cages and stands, perches and swings, nest boxes, baths, covers, feeders, seed and toys for budgies, cockatiels, canaries, finches and larger parrots.
• Reptiles: Vivariums and terrariums, heat lamps and mats, UVB lighting, substrates, hides, plants, water dishes and food for lizards, snakes, tortoises and amphibians.
• Horses: Turnout, stable and fleece rugs, brushing and overreach boots, bandages, fly masks, grooming brushes, hoof tools, hay nets, tack storage, treats and stable toys.

Browse

• Shop by pet (every department and its categories)
• Shop by need (categories grouped by job)
• Shop by brand (makers A to Z)
• Walk & Travel
• Beds & Rest
• Toys & Play
• Feeding & Bowls
• Grooming & Care
• Habitats & Housing
• Muddy Walks
• The Festive Edit
• Puppy & Kitten
• Your First Aquarium
• Under £30

Facts

• Prices: pounds sterling (GBP).
• Delivery: free, tracked, no minimum order value, UK addresses only. Orders leave within 1–3 working days and typically arrive 3–7 working days after dispatch.
• Returns: 30 days from delivery, with a free prepaid label. The refund is issued within 10 working days after the item arrives back.
• Welcome code: HELLO10 for 10% off, once per customer.
• Support: support@ardentpets.co.uk, answered within one working day, Monday to Friday. No telephone line.

Main pages

• Shop by pet
• Shop by need
• The ArdentPets Journal
• How we choose
• FAQs
• Delivery and returns
• Contact us
• Privacy policy
• Terms of service
• Returns policy
• Delivery policy

Guides

• Dog kit by life stage: puppy, adult and older dog: A dog’s kit changes as it grows. Here the essentials are sorted into the puppy months, adult life and the later years, with sizing notes and the two UK legal basics.
• Setting up a home for an indoor cat, room by room: Indoor cats need their territory built into the house. This room-by-room plan covers climbing, scratching, window watching, litter, water and play.
• Aquascaping a freshwater tank: substrate, stone, wood and light: How to plan the look of a freshwater aquarium, from the tank and substrate to stone, driftwood, plants, a background and lighting, with practical UK notes.
• Hamsters, rats, chinchillas and ferrets: what each one needs: Small animals are not one group. This species-by-species guide compares what hamsters, gerbils, rats, chinchillas and ferrets need from their home and kit.
• How to measure your dog for a coat, jumper or pyjamas: Dog clothing sizes vary from maker to maker. Learn the three measurements that matter, how to read a size chart and which style suits which kind of dog.
• The muddy-walk routine: from field to front door: A practical routine for wet-weather dog walks, stage by stage: what to wear out, how to clean up at the car and the door, and how to keep sofas and beds mud-free.

Pet care and health guides

• Signs of illness in aquarium fish, and how to quarantine new arrivals: Most fish problems start with the water. Learn the early warning signs, test the water before anything else, keep newcomers in quarantine and know when to call a vet.
• Algae, snails and cloudy water in tanks and garden ponds: Algae and snail booms are symptoms of too much light or food. Here is how to clear tanks and ponds by hand, prevent a repeat and look after pond fish through the seasons.
• Keeping cage birds well: mites, bathing and a varied diet: Birds hide illness well. This guide covers the quiet warning signs, checking the cage for mites, bath time, a varied diet and when to see an avian vet.
• Flystrike and coat checks for rabbits and guinea pigs: Flystrike is a summer emergency for rabbits and guinea pigs. Learn who is most at risk, the daily bottom check, hutch hygiene in fly season and how to spot mites, lice and fleas.
• Vaccinations for dogs, cats and rabbits: a plain UK guide: A plain guide to the vaccines UK vets offer for dogs, cats and rabbits: what they cover, how courses and boosters work, and how to make vet visits calmer.
• Neutering dogs, cats and rabbits: what to discuss with your vet: Why owners choose neutering, how the timing differs for dogs, cats and rabbits, what to expect on the day and how to look after your pet while it recovers.
• Rabbit and guinea pig teeth, diet and appetite: a daily check: Rabbit and guinea pig teeth never stop growing, and their guts never stop moving. Here is how diet keeps both in order, the warning signs, and why loss of appetite is urgent.
• Reptile health basics: calcium, UVB, mites and hygiene: Most reptile health problems trace back to husbandry. This guide covers UVB and calcium for strong bones, spotting mites, avoiding burns and good hygiene for the whole household.
• Hairballs and urinary health in cats: what to watch for: Hairballs and urinary problems are two of the most common reasons cats see a vet. Learn the warning signs, the emergencies and simple home changes that help.
• Bringing a kitten home: the first weeks: How to prepare for a new kitten: choosing where it comes from, setting up a safe room, the first vet visits, microchipping and neutering, and household dangers to remove.
• Your puppy’s first weeks at home: routine, vet visits and socialising: The first weeks with a puppy set the pattern for life. Here is how to choose responsibly, set up a calm den, plan vet visits, socialise safely and start reward-based training.
• Caring for an older dog or cat: comfort, routine and vet checks: Older dogs and cats often slow down gradually. This guide covers the changes to watch for, comfort at home, gentle routines and why more frequent vet checks help.
• Helping a dog or cat keep a healthy weight: Extra weight is common in pets and easy to miss. Learn how to check body shape at home, measure food properly, rethink treats and add play, with your vet guiding any plan.
• A year-round flea and worm routine for UK dogs and cats: Fleas, ticks and worms are a year-round concern for UK pets. This guide explains how they spread, what you can do around the home and how to plan protection with your vet.
• Giving a dog or cat tablets, liquids and drops: calm techniques: Practical, calm techniques for giving dogs and cats tablets, liquids, eye drops and ear drops, plus how UK vet prescriptions work and the safety rules that matter.
• Cleaning and disinfecting kennels, hutches and cages: A practical cleaning routine for kennels, hutches, cages and vivaria: what to do daily and weekly, how to use disinfectants safely and why drying matters as much as washing.
• Pet insurance in the UK: how the main types of policy work: A plain explanation of the main types of UK pet insurance, the terms that catch people out and the questions to ask before you buy or renew a policy.
• Moving house with a dog or cat: before, during and after: A step-by-step plan for moving house with a dog or cat, from preparing early and staying safe on moving day to settling in and updating microchip details.