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How to body score your horse

Body scoring is an objective way to determine whether your horse is a healthy weight. Find out how to body score your horse with our handy steps and video.

How to weigh a horse

Regularly weighing your horse helps spot weight changes that may signal health issues. Learn how to weigh your horse accurately.

Introducing cats

Bringing a new cat or kitten into your home and allowing them to meet your resident cat can be quite a nerve-racking experience.

Introducing dogs and cats

Although dogs and cats are often portrayed as enemies, if introduced carefully, dogs and cats can live together and actually get on extremely well.

Lungworm in dogs

Lungworm is a deadly risk to UK dogs, caught by eating infected slugs, snails or frogs. Read our advice on protecting your pet.

What to do with a stray cat

Before you take a lost or stray cat to a rescue centre or take them in yourself, it's important to find out whether they have a loving home near by.

Missing and stray dogs

Our advice on what you should do if you have lost or found a dog and how to prevent dog theft.

Horse training and exercise

Training your horse is important for communication and building your bond. Before you start training it’s useful to understand how they learn.

Basic healthcare in rabbits

Rabbit illnesses can progress very quickly, so the sooner you spot an illness and get your rabbit seen by your vet, the better their chance of recovery.

Housing for rabbits

Get advice on creating the best home for your rabbit, including hutches, runs, how to keep your rabbit safe and bedding.

Rabbits and surgery

If your rabbit needs surgery, getting to know how to care for them before and after their operation can help to put your mind at ease.

Time to say goodbye to your small pet

Small pets have shorter lives, and thinking about euthanasia is something no pet owner wants to face, but it's sometimes necessary.

Caring for your rat

Have you recently welcomed a pet rat into your home, or just looking to revise a few tips? Read the Blue Cross guide to caring for your pet rat.

Caring for your rabbit

Find out what rabbits and bunnies need and how to care for them, including rabbit hutches and housing, health, illness, food and behaviour advice.

Pet mice care

Get our expert advice on how to look after your mice. From cage size to how to keep them happy and healthy.

Caring for your gerbil

Gerbils are fascinating pets and will fit in well with most families. They are inquisitive, rarely bite and are found in many colours.

Hamster care

From cage size to how to keep them happy and healthy, get expert advice on how to look after your hamster.

Caring for your ferret

Tips and advice on how to care for your ferret, including training, socialising, handling and feeding your ferret. Ferrets are lively and fun-loving pets.

Guinea pig care

Find out how to care for guinea pigs. Including advice on guinea pig cages, guinea pig bedding and more.

Horse obesity prevention and management

Obesity in horses is a growing issue with health risks. Learn how to prevent it and manage your horse’s weight loss effectively.