What is the best treatment of Cushing's disease in dogs

Ask a vet: Treating Cushing's disease in dogs

Cushing’s disease – or hyperadrenocorticism – is one of the most common hormonal disorders seen in middle-aged and older dogs. It can be a confusing condition for owners, with its...
December 17, 2025 — Team Verm-X
Recipe: calming dog treats for Christmas

Recipe: calming dog treats for Christmas

Christmas is a lovely time to get together as a family, however holiday festivities can also sometimes be stressful for our loved ones, including our dogs. These calming treats from...
December 12, 2025 — Verm-X
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bird seed wreath with gelatine without corn syrup

DIY holiday bird seed wreath

A great activity for the winter break and a simple way to show your appreciation for wild birds, this holiday bird seed wreath helps wild birds through the tough winter months.
December 04, 2025 — Verm-X
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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 23, 2025 — Verm-X
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 14, 2025 — Verm-X
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DIY all-natural Halloween dog treats

DIY all-natural Halloween dog treats

Follow our easy gluten-free recipe to treat your dog this Halloween. No tricks – just delicious and wholesome ingredients. View the recipe.

October 14, 2025 — Verm-X Store Manager
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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.
September 18, 2025 — Verm-X
Alpacas as pets | pros & cons

Alpacas as pets | pros & cons

Alpacas are adorable, fluffy creatures that have gained popularity here in recent years, but do they make good pets? While they are technically livestock, with proper care and attention, a...
August 28, 2025 — Verm-X
Q&A with Marian Boswall, author of Sustainable Garden

Q&A with Marian Boswall, author of Sustainable Garden

Recently, we had the pleasure of reading Sustainable Garden: Projects, insights and advice for the eco-conscious gardener by Marian Boswall, which offers helpful tips, guidance and step-by-step projects designed to help build a low-impact, considerate outdoor space.

Marian is a leading landscape architect, horticulturalist and the co-founder of the Sustainable Landscape Foundation. She was a lecturer in Historic Garden Conservation at Greenwich University for several years, and she writes and lectures on sustainable design and was awarded Garden Columnist of the Year in 2019. 

July 31, 2025 — Team Verm-X
Ways to keep pets cool during summer

Ways to keep pets cool during summer

It’s finally starting to feel like summer in the UK, with temperatures soaring across the country. For many of us this is a reason to celebrate but, for our furry or feathered pets, heat can pose a serious health risk.
June 17, 2025 — 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 19, 2025 — Verm-X
Are pesticides in flea treatments poisoning birds?

Are pesticides in flea treatments poisoning birds?

Have you ever brushed your dog and left their hair out for birds and other wildlife to make use of for building their nests? Many of us do this thinking we...
March 14, 2025 — Team Verm-X