Journal

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.

According to the British Goat Society, pygmy goats are quiet and docile animals that have become increasingly popular in recent years as pets.

The family-run pygmy goat breeding farm Goats of the Shire is in the heart of Northamptonshire and their aim is to be a trusted breeder of fit and healthy kids from their small herd. They were kind enough to answer a few questions for us about the joys of raising these diminutive goats.

Looking for a tasty, cost-effective training treat to reward your dog? Our Ambassador Dee Dee has an easy, grain-free recipe for liver cake that includes our Verm-X Organic Food Toppers for Dogs that you have to try.

Verm-X are absolutely delighted to announce the launch of our new Organic Dog Food Topper range. The inspiration for the range came entirely through our wonderful customers and we are...

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? 

One of the questions we are asked most often is, "Can I give my dog garlic?' Garlic is one of the ingredients used in our range and has a host of health benefits for humans and animals.

For organic farmers and smallholders, spring is a busy time of year. With good planning and stock management, you’ll be able to keep your animals happy and healthy regardless of the weather. We’ve put together some top tips to bear in mind as we move into the start of spring.

Chickens are known to peck, scratch and nibble throughout the day, so giving your flock access to a variety of tasty herbs is an easy way to keep them happy and healthy. 

Herbs have so many benefits for your poultry and they can even help them lay better quality eggs.

Whether you grow them in your backyard for your free-range flock or add a few sprigs to their coop, herbs play an increasingly important role in creating both a sustainable environment and a naturally robust immune system.

Finding evidence of fleas or ticks on your pet is always an unpleasant moment for a pet owner, and it's even worse for your pet! With flea and tick season just beginning, we found out from holistic vet Dr Nick Thompson MRCVS how he deals with these unwanted guests, naturally.

Owning a pet is one of life’s greatest pleasures and for many of us our pets are  family, offering unconditional love and companionship.

With the current cost of living crisis the price of caring for our companions is being more strongly felt and many are sadly struggling to pay for food, toys, supplies and medications.

We’ve put together a few tips for saving your pennies whilst keeping your pets safe and happy.

Keeping your hens well through autumn and winter is always a challenge, especially when the weather turns particularly cold and wet. Whilst we're sure that your poultry will have a cosy coop to snuggle in, whipping them up a winter warmer like Verm-X Poultry Porridge will certainly perk them up on a chilly morning.

We've recently started working with our friends at the Oxford Sandy and Black Pig Charity, whose mission is to conserve this rare breed of pig and educate first-time pig-keepers. They've kindly written a guest post for us explaining what makes the Oxford Sandy and Black pig so special.