Chinchilla Factsheet
Chinchilla Factsheet Introduction Chinchillas are South American rodents with soft, dense coats, large ears and eyes and a long hairy curled tail. They are becoming increasingly popular as pets in
23 May, 2026
APBC Articles
African Pygmy Hedgehogs
African Pygmy Hedgehog (ATELERIX SPP.) Debbie Fry BSc(Hons) PG Cert Introduction The descriptive term ‘African Pygmy Hedgehog’ often refers to a mix of species within the Atelerix genus. This genus
23 May, 2026
Tortoise Hibernation
Tortoise Hibernation Jane Williams BSc PGCE MA DipCABaC MScFull member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors www.athenae.co.uk Get your tortoise ready for hibernation by: Making sure it is a
23 May, 2026
Mental Stimulation
Mental Stimulation – IT’S NOT JUST FOR DOGS!! By Danielle Middleton-Beck BSc hons, PGDip CABC Introduction Exotic pets include small mammals, parrots, reptiles, fish and pretty much any pet that
23 May, 2026
Weaning
Is there a right time for the foal, the mare and for us? Weaning Authors – Donna Skinsley BA (Hons), Dip (AS) CABC, ABTC-CAB and Jenni Nellist BSc(Hons) MSc CCAB
22 May, 2026
The Evolution and Domestication of the Horse
ADVICE SHEET 17 The Evolution and Domestication of the Horse Evolution – Safety in Numbers The social structure of the horse is a result of their biology and evolution. Evolutionary
22 May, 2026
Social Structure of the Horse
ADVICE SHEET 18 Social Structure of The Horse Written by and Copyright: Debbie Busby BSc (Hons), MBPsS Group Structure The horse is a social species They choose to live in
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Key Equine Needs
ADVICE SHEET 16 Key Equine Needs Written by and Copyright: Debbie Busby BSc (Hons), MBPsS • Photos by Emily McDonald The Equid Ethogram The term “ethogram” comes from the word
22 May, 2026
Canine Brucellosis
Canine Brucellosis The current situation and guidance for APBC members B. canis has not been regarded as endemic in the UK but over recent years there has been an unexpectedly
22 May, 2026
APBC Veterinary Neutering Information
APBC Veterinary Neutering Information Dr Julie Ashton BSc (Hons), BVSc, MANZCVS (Veterinary Behaviour), MRCVS. Neutering (especially of female dogs) is a major surgery that is routine in the UK. In
22 May, 2026