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Daily health checks for your horse

Daily health checks involve checking your horse's physical health for any abnormalities and monitoring their behaviour.

Horse vaccinations and disease control

Horses are susceptible to many diseases and infections. These can cause health problems for the individual animal and may also spread to others.

Chinchilla care

Find out all you need to know about chinchilla care including chinchilla cage size, how to handle them and more.

Degu care

Get advice from our experts on how to look after your degu. Including cage size, how to keep them healthy and what you'll need to keep them happy.

Laminitis in horses

Laminitis results in inflammation of the sensitive tissue – laminae – in a horse's hoof. Find out the signs of laminitis, and how to prevent it.

Choosing the right small pet

Here's our advice on choosing the right small pet for your family, including hamsters, gerbils, mice, rats, guinea pigs, chinchillas, degus and rabbits.

Types of worms found in horses

Worms can harm a horse’s health, causing poor condition and colic. Learn about the different types of horse worms and how to manage them.

Horse yard safety

Yard safety is vital, but simple steps can help reduce risks and keep everyone protected. Here's how to spot hazards and make your yard safer.

Caring for older cats

As with people, cats slow down as they age. They may want to take less exercise, they may start to put on weight and their personality may change.

Caring for your sick cat

Find out what to do when your cat is unwell, how to care for them at home, how to feed a sick cat, and how to give your cat medication.

Should I get a cat?

From cat care to breed, personality, and choosing a kitten or adult, here’s our guide for everything to consider before bringing a cat home.

Moving house and travelling with cats

Cats bond strongly with their territory and can feel very vulnerable when away from home ground.

Time to say goodbye to your cat

Saying goodbye to your cat is hard. We're here to help with guidance on what to expect and bereavement advice to support you through grief.

How to introduce your cat to your baby

We'll explain how to introduce them, how your cat may react, safety and hygiene around your baby and how to know if your cat is coping.

Choosing the right vet practice

With so many vet practices, it’s hard to choose. Make sure to do some research to ensure you and your pet are happy with your decision.

Enrichment for small pets

Read our tips on making your small pet's life fun, enjoyable and enriching.

Finding the right pet

Every animal's needs are different, so it’s important to make sure you’re ready for a new pet and choose the one that’s right for you and your home.

Preparing for a flood with your pet

The best way to protect your pets during a time of flooding is by being prepared. Take a look at our advice on keeping your pets safe during a flood.

How to keep pets cool in summer

Learn how to keep you dog, cat, horse, rabbit, guinea pig or other small pet safe and healthy during the hot summer season.

Basic first aid for cats

The best action for all emergency situations is to contact the vet, so find out the name of your local practice and keep your vet's phone number to hand.