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Horses
Deworming Your Horse: Why a Faecal Egg Count Beats a Fixed Schedule
Deworming every horse on a fixed schedule was the norm for a long time, but it has made worms resistant. Read why a faecal egg count is the basis, which horses need extra attention and how to make a plan with your vet.
6 min read · 17-10-2026
Poultry
Hen Stopped Laying? Moult, Daylight or a Health Problem
Has your hen suddenly stopped laying in autumn? Usually the moult and shorter days are behind it. Learn to recognise the normal causes and when a laying break is a warning sign.
4 min read · 10-10-2026
Cats
Health Tests for Pedigree Cats: HCM, PKD and More
Learn which health results to request from a cat breeder, what HCM and PKD tests show, and why one clear result is never a full guarantee.
4 min read · 25-08-2026
Poultry
Red Mite in Chickens
Red mites feed at night and hide in cracks by day. Learn how to find them early and why the whole coop needs attention.
1 min read · 18-08-2026
Reptiles
UVB and Calcium for Reptiles
A glowing lamp may no longer provide enough UVB. Distance, mesh, replacement dates and basking layout all affect bone health.
1 min read · 12-08-2026
Birds
Recognising Illness in Birds
Birds can hide illness for a long time. Weight trends, droppings and breathing often reveal changes before obvious collapse.
1 min read · 11-08-2026
Birds
Healthy Food for Parrots
A full seed bowl can still cause deficiencies and excess weight. Build a species-appropriate diet and use food as enrichment.
1 min read · 10-08-2026
Horses
Laminitis and Pasture Management
Laminitis is a painful emergency. Recognise early signs and tailor grazing for horses and ponies at increased metabolic risk.
1 min read · 08-08-2026
Horses
Recognising Colic in Horses
Not every horse with colic rolls. Subtle abdominal pain can also be an emergency, so learn what to notice and what information your vet needs.
1 min read · 07-08-2026
Rodents
Vitamin C for Guinea Pigs
Guinea pigs cannot make vitamin C. Learn how to provide it reliably and why drops in drinking water are a poor guarantee.
1 min read · 04-08-2026
Rabbits
Rabbit Not Eating: Why Gut Stasis Cannot Wait
Loss of appetite and fewer droppings are urgent signs in rabbits. Learn what to observe, when to call and why the underlying cause matters.
1 min read · 01-08-2026
Cats
A Healthy Weight for Your Cat
The number on the scale is only part of the picture. Check ribs, waist and body condition and record the trend over time.
1 min read · 31-07-2026