Journal

The team at Verm-X are all passionate about feeding our animals the most natural and healthy food possible.

Many of us choose to feed our cats and dogs Biologically Appropriate Raw Food (BARF), a diet that's close to what their ancestors would have eaten in the wild,  starting from when they're small.

But, at what age can you start feeding your puppy raw food?

Worming, or deworming, is an essential part of puppy care to protect them from internal parasites.

Puppies can be born with or can acquire worms from their mother, so establishing a routine to protect them is important.

So, when and how should you worm your puppies? 

When it comes to providing raw bones for dogs, it's  important to prioritise your pet's safety and choose the right types of bones to avoid potential health issues.

We asked Dr Nick Thompson, our consultant vet, for his tips on which bones are suitable for which dogs.

Does your dog enjoy grazing on grass when you're out for walks? Even if it happens very occasionally, you may be wondering why they chose to munch the lawn or whether it means they're lacking something in their diet. Grass eating happens for a number of reasons, we spoke to some experts to find out more.

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It's a hotly debated topic online - can puppies eat raw (never cooked) bones?

Anyone who has a new pup will naturally want to safeguard against anything potentially dangerous and there's a lot of conflicting advice out there regarding bones.

So, we asked vet Dr Nick Thompson for his professional opinion - is it ok to feed bones to dogs?