Recipe: festive doggy mince pies

Recipe: festive doggy mince pies

Fancy giving your dog a festive treat this holiday? Try these dog-friendly Christmas mince pies from our Ambassador Dee Dee and her owner Alex.

Made with natural ingredients, you can add cranberry and parsley for a festive feel and anti inflammatory properties or replace standard flour with coconut flour for a gluten-free high-fibre alternative.

December 16, 2024 — 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, 2024 — Verm-X
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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...
November 14, 2024 — Verm-X
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 30, 2024 — Verm-X Store Manager
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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