Recipe: pumpkin pupsicles for Halloween

Recipe: pumpkin pupsicles for Halloween

Give your pup a special treat this Halloween, with a new recipe from our wonderful Ambassadors Dee Dee & Alex. Made with fresh pumpkin (or any leftovers from Halloween), plus our Verm-X...
October 22, 2024 — Verm-X
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Pros and cons of keeping a cockeral

Should you keep a cockerel with your hens?

Keeping a cockerel in your backyard flock can be a rewarding experience, but it’s not a decision to take lightly. Whether you're an experienced poultry keeper or a beginner, understanding...
October 18, 2024 — Team Verm-X
Rabbits as pets | pros and cons

Rabbits as pets | pros and cons

If you’re thinking about buying or adopting a pet rabbit, there are a few important things to consider before bringing them home.  Domestic rabbits are descended from wild European rabbits (Oryctolagus...
October 15, 2024 — Team Verm-X
Ask a vet: how to calm anxious pets, naturally

Ask a vet: how to calm anxious pets, naturally

With bonfire night just around the corner, many animal lovers will be considering what options are available to help our anxious pets cope with loud noises and added stresses. As a...
October 05, 2024 — Verm-X
How cold is too cold for pets outside?

How to care for pets in winter

As animal lovers, keeping our pets safe and warm during the colder period of winter is so important and will require you to adopt different strategies depending on the weather forecast.

Although we’re sure your animals have a cosy bed, stable, coop or hutch to keep them snug as a bug, here are some tips to keep them warm during the coming winter.

October 04, 2024 — Verm-X
Chickens moulting uk

How to help your chickens through a moult

As the evenings shorten and the weather begins to turn, you might find that your chickens have stopped laying and have begun to moult. This shouldn’t be a cause for concern, it is an annual occurrence for most birds.

Here are our top tips for making the moult as easy as possible on your chickens.
August 29, 2024 — Verm-X
What does purine do to dogs?

How do purines affect dogs?

Dietary needs for our pets can often be complex and some dogs may be more sensitive to purines, most commonly Dalmatians, who can have a gene mutation that causes high levels of uric acid. ...
August 22, 2024 — Verm-X
Quality of life for senior dog

Caring for older dogs | how to look after a senior dog

Advances in modern pet care mean that we get to enjoy more years with our four-legged best friends than ever before. Our dogs give us unconditional love, support and companionship during their lives, bringing us so much happiness every day. So, how do we even start to repay them? We pulled together our top tips in our latest article.
August 07, 2024 — Verm-X
Recipe: mint & strawberry dog treats

Recipe: mint & strawberry dog treats

A perfect way to cool your dog off, these frozen dog treats are both delicious and refreshing on a hot summer's day. They'll also leave your pet with minty fresh breath and a shiny coat.

The addition of our Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, which is said to aid digestion and improve the absorption of nutrients and is used by many to aid in joint support and mobility in dogs, means even more health benefits.

June 05, 2024 — Clementina Davies
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cleft palate in a puppy

Guest blog: puppies with cleft palates

Cleft palates in puppies are not uncommon and can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetics, nutritional deficiencies in the mother during pregnancy, or exposure to toxins. It's important to note that cleft palates are not the result of anything the mother did or didn't do during pregnancy.

May 16, 2024 — Verm-X
How to help bees in your backyard

6 Ways to help save the bees

The bee population has been in worldwide decline over the past few years. They face many modern dangers, including toxic pesticides and fewer places to forage and find shelter.

Fortunately, there has been a lot of momentum in both conservation and education regarding bee protection. We’ve put together some easy ways to lend hard-working bees a helping hand so that you can make sure you're doing your bit, too.

May 14, 2024 — Verm-X
Dung beetles at work

What is so special about dung beetles?

We all love our animals. But if we thought a little bit more about what we put into them, it would benefit their health and it would also benefit the environment.
May 01, 2024 — Verm-X