Whiskers, Tails & Scales

Small Pet Care

Small pet and specialist reptile and bird care visits with clear written instructions, routine-based care, enclosure checks and careful attention to environment and safety.

Small pet care

Specialist Care with Clear Written Instructions

Smaller pets, such as reptiles or fish often rely on consistency more than interaction. The priority is to maintain familiar conditions, reduce stress and follow your instructions closely rather than making assumptions.

Bird in specialist care setting

Specialist care that follows routine properly

Whiskers, Tails & Scales provides specialist in-home care for reptiles and birds where routines can be followed safely and consistently during scheduled visits.

For these pets, clear written guidance is essential so feeding, environment and handling can be carried out exactly as needed. The focus is on maintaining stability, not improvising.

When care may not be suitable

If information is incomplete, unclear or the required routine cannot be followed safely within the visit structure, the booking may not be suitable.

This protects your pet’s welfare and helps ensure specialist care is delivered consistently and without unnecessary stress.

What information is needed before care begins

Feeding and routine

  • Feeding schedule and quantities
  • Food preparation instructions where relevant
  • Supplements or additional feeding requirements
  • Any cleaning or maintenance routines that must be followed

Enclosure and environment

  • Enclosure setup and safe access instructions
  • Temperature, lighting and humidity requirements
  • Equipment locations and settings
  • Anything important to maintaining the usual environment

Handling and safety

Pets will only be handled where clear guidance has been provided.

If handling is not required, that boundary will be respected. Enclosures must be secure and safe to access, and emergency and veterinary details must be supplied before the booking is confirmed.

Talk through your pet’s routine before booking

Get in touch before booking to discuss your smaller pet’s routine, enclosure setup and any handling requirements.

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