VioVet Blog - All Posts by Aaron

  • Subscribe & Save FAQs Image

    Subscribe & Save FAQs

    3 June 2020 Last updated: 17 January 2025 - By in Pet Care

    Is it free to sign up to Subscribe & Save? Yes, this service is completely free. Do I have to sign up for a certain length of time? No, there is absolutely no commitment necessary and you're free to cancel at any time. Are all products eligible for Subscribe & Save? Subscribe & Save isn't available for everything. It is available on a w...

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  • Top 10 Dog-Friendly Beach Walks in the UK Image

    Top 10 Dog-Friendly Beach Walks in the UK

    18 April 2019 Last updated: 17 June 2025 - By in Pet Care

    With warmer weather predicted for the Easter weekend, there’s no better time to be enjoying the great outdoors with your dog. When it comes to coastal adventures, the UK has so much to offer, with a variety of dog-friendly beaches spanning from Cornwall to Northern Scotland. Whether you want vast sandy stretches, or more dramatic coastlines t...

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    Looking after your horse's teeth

    12 February 2019 Last updated: 19 February 2025 - By in Pet Care

    Keeping our horses out of pain and suffering is a priority for every horse owner, although sometimes problems can be hard to identify. Dental pain is one such problem, and it can have a huge impact on a horse’s overall health and comfort. It is important to have your horse’s teeth checked yearly, as they may require floating, which invo...

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    What is the best diet for my cat?

    20 September 2018 Last updated: 2 July 2024 - By in Cat Health & Wellbeing News

    Cats can be such fussy customers when it comes to what you feed them. They may like something initially, and then in the blink of an eye they’re refusing to eat it. But fickleness aside, what is the ideal diet for your cat? Some prefer to feed wet, while others opt for something dry. Some might feed a lifestage-specific food, while others cho...

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    Stop your dog pulling on the lead

    15 May 2018 Last updated: 29 January 2026 - By in Dog Health & Wellbeing News

    Leash training is an important aspect of general puppy training and is vital if you want to avoid a game of tug-o-war every time you go for a walk. You also want to ensure your dog has good manners and respects your position in the pecking order. So how do you teach a dog to walk calmly and politely on the lead? Depending on how willing your dog i...

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  • Worming - caring for breeding stock Image

    Worming - caring for breeding stock

    28 June 2017 Last updated: 11 February 2025 - By in Pet Care

    Caring for your foal begins at conception and the correct worming approach is an important part of looking after the health of the pregnant mare. A mare’s natural resistance to worms may be lower during pregnancy therefore it is vital that they are monitored closely throughout the gestational period and wormed when necessary according to faec...

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    Summer Worming for Horses

    28 June 2017 Last updated: 2 December 2025 - By in Horses

    This guide covers what you need to know about worming your horse in summer - from when to test, to what to worm horses with if treatment is needed, all while helping prevent resistance and protect pasture health. Key Takeaways: Test before treating – Use faecal egg counts in Summer to decide if worming is necessary. Only worm if needed...

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    How To Protect Your Dog From Ticks

    16 May 2017 Last updated: 12 April 2024 - By in Dog Health & Wellbeing News

    Besides being unsightly, spider-like parasites, ticks pose a very real health risk to our animals, sucking their blood and transmitting disease-causing microbes. Fortunately, they are big enough to spot and feel (more so when engorged with blood), so as long as you check for them regularly, you minimise your dog’s risk of infection. Where on...

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    To rug or not to rug

    22 September 2016 Last updated: 29 January 2026 - By in Pet Discussion

    When it comes to rugs and whether or not to rug in winter, there are two schools of thought. One is in favour of rugging against the elements – particularly rain – while the other believes horses are hardy enough to withstand even the harshest conditions. But surely it depends on many different factors, including the age and health of t...

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    Top 5 myths about fleas

    7 March 2016 Last updated: 8 April 2024 - By in Pet Discussion

    Fleas are a total nuisance, as those of us with pets will know. They're tiny, quick, and next to impossible to get rid of once they take up residence. But treating fleas effectively would probably be a whole lot easier if there weren't so many myths surrounding them. So, to help you in your quest against these pesky little bloodsuckers and to keep...

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