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I am the Sub-Steward for both the Vets & Pet Health and Horses channels under Pets & Animals.

My previous careers have mainly been in the animal care industry. I worked as a Veterinary Nurse (unqualified) for many years before settling down in Somerset,

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy A survivor's guide to late-stage pregnancy: 1 of 7
Reaching 36 weeks is a major milestone for a pregnant woman; it's nearly over! Soon you will have your body and mind back, you will have control over your own bodily functions, and you won't make a beached whale look skinny any more! Unfortunately, these last 4 weeks are the worst. They go slower than the past eight months b... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health The anatomy of the cat's eye: 1 of 7
The eye is a complex organ of sight. In a predator, such as the cat, the eyes are situated at the front of the head, allowing them to have good forward, up and down vision. This is so that they can concentrate their sights onto the intended prey. Protected by the eyelids, it is located inside bony sockets. The orbits and lid... More..
Home & Garden > Pet & Pest Problems Non-toxic pest control: 6 of 41
Having bugs and pests invade your personal space can be hard on you. They can cause disease and infection, depending on the type of pest you have. With our growing awareness of the environment we all want to be ecologically friendly, so how do you remove these unwanted visitors from your home without using toxic substances? ... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: A snowy day: 7 of 47
EGRET STORM (V.1) My heart feels heavy like the clouds, filled with deep regret, Grey and black and all around, not coloured like the egret, Who stands alone near the pond, all frozen with the chill, Only he knows of whom I'm fond, and why we're standing still. Snow is falling on the land, a blanket, thick and white, And yet... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Self-image: 20 of 134
Moods I've said it once, I'll say it again, My moods are, Like the rain. Sometimes angry, Sometimes fun, My moods are, Like the sun. Now I don't, Want to have strife, But my moods, Are like my life. More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: My guinea pig: 2 of 13
I have owned quite a few guinea-pigs - my first was George, a cinnamon agouti smooth haired, then Georgina (who turned out to be a George!), a tortoise shell rosette haired. Cocoa and Flash were a self brown smooth haired and a tortoise shell and white Peruvian. Abigail was a tortoise shell and white Alpaca crossed Peruvian.... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Autumn leaves: 19 of 121
The Death of Summer A golden grave lies all around, The blood of trees upon the ground, No more canopies cover the sky, For the death of summer, I cry. Children laughing, playing with the leaves, That were worn once as green sleeves, The brown suit of bark thickens still, Against the coming winter chill. A golden grave lies ... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds The best dog breeds for lazy people: 4 of 25
All dogs, no matter what breed, need plenty of regular exercise and attention. They are very social animals. Of course there are certain breeds that require more exercise than others. For example, the Greyhound needs to be able to run around as they are a racing dog in nature whereas the Dachshund will happily amble along at... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: My experience of cats: 2 of 12
I grew up on a farm in a small village in the middle of England. We were plagued by rats and mice so naturally we bought a cat. Jennie is ginger and white and became the mother to Pawsia, Clawdia, Rosie & Macavity. Macavity was re-homed and re-named to Snuffs. The others became good hunters and were stable cats. They did not... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas A buying guide to artificial Christmas trees: 2 of 12
BUYING AND CHOOSING AN ARTIFICIAL CHRISTMAS TREE Artificial Christmas trees are becoming more popular as we worry about global warming and the state of our forests, but, there are so many to choose from. You can now buy them in different colours, pre-lit, unlit, and ones that look real, complete with pine cones! There are so... More..