Paragon Veterinary Group - Equine

27/11/2025

There’s still time to enter our naughty or nice competition 🐴

We’re looking for the naughtiest and nicest horse for our festive competition ⭐️

Head over to our original competition post to take part and follow the steps below 👉 https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1448111030655511&set=a.745986657534622

1️⃣ LIKE the competition post
2️⃣ FOLLOW our page
3️⃣ COMMENT a picture of your naughty or nice horse and let us know why they should win

All entries will be entered into a prize draw, and the winners will be contacted after entries close at 5pm on Thursday 4 December.

⚠️ The winner will only be contacted by the official Paragon Equine page once the competition has closed. We’ll never ask for personal details or send a link to claim your prize.

26/11/2025

Have you joined our Horse Health Plan? 🐴

For just £18 a month, you can spread the cost of routine healthcare for your horse with our Horse Health Plan.

Our plan includes vaccinations and worming treatments, and not only will you have peace of mind that these are covered, but you'll also save money on lifetime medications and supplements 💊

Visit our website to find out more & sign up 👉 https://www.paragonvet.com/equine/horse-health-plan

20/11/2025

⭐️ It's competition time! ⭐️

Is your horse on the naughty or nice list this year? We’re on the hunt for the naughtiest and nicest horse in our festive competition 🎅

The lucky winners will receive an equine first aid kit 🐴

All you need to do is follow the instructions below:
1️⃣ LIKE the competition post
2️⃣ FOLLOW our page
3️⃣ COMMENT a picture of your naughty or nice horse and let us know why they should win

This competition is running across Facebook and Instagram. Entries close 5pm on Thursday 4 December, two winners will be selected.

Please note: The winner will only be contacted by the official Paragon Equine page after the competition has closed and you will not be asked to provide personal details or click on a link.

T&C's apply 👉 https://www.paragonvet.com/news/2025/equine-naughty-and-nice-competition-t-and-cs

Good luck 🤞

20/11/2025

19/11/2025

Time is running out to sign up to our next client evening!

📍 Penrith Auction Mart
📆 Thursday 27th November
🕕 From 6pm
🥧 Food provided by Gavel at Penrith Auction Mart

Raffle in aid of Great North Air Ambulance Service
With some fantastic prizes on offer!
We also have Helen Ash from Dengie Horse Feeds to discuss feeding your older horse and how to tackle weight loss. If you have any questions you would like to ask, please let us know.
Thank you to our sponsors for your support, your contributions will make our upcoming client evening possible.
Dechra UK
Bova UK
Dengie Horse Feeds
Call or email us to reserve your spot and let us know of any dietary requirements 📧

19/11/2025

Today we’re celebrating International Men’s Day by recognising the incredible men who are part of our team here at Paragon 🌟

Their compassion, dedication and care make a real difference to the lives of animals and their owners every single day.

This day is also an important reminder to prioritise men’s mental health and well-being - especially within the veterinary profession, where emotional challenges can be part of daily life. Taking time to talk, reach out, and support one another can make all the difference 💚

If you or someone you know could use support, organisations like Vetlife offer free and confidential help 24/7 for anyone in the veterinary community 👉 https://www.vetlife.org.uk

17/11/2025

Safe use of Parasiticides 👇💊

Parasiticides treatments for pets are important, but so too is safe use and disposal of these medications.

🔹 Only treating pets when necessary: based on lifestyle, infestation risk, and the prevalence of specific parasites in the local area, rather than applying this type
of medication routinely.
🔹 Safe application and disposal: It is important to apply spot on treatments safely, doing so indoors and avoiding bathing or letting pets swim afterwards to
help prevent contaminating waterways.
🔹 Disposal of packaging (vials, applicators) securely - do not to wash or flush packaging down drains.

As part of the Animal Medicines Amnesty, we're encouraging clients to return any unused or out of date medicines to us.

Simply bring them to one of our practices ✅

14/11/2025

Have you booked on to our client evening yet?

We're kicking off our brand-new Medicine Medley series - starting with an insightful talk on caring for your older horse 🐴
📍 Penrith Auction Mart
📆 Thursday 27th November
🕕 From 6pm

Enjoy an evening of learning, good company, and great food provided by The Gavel at Penrith Auction Mart 🥧

There is a raffle in aid of with some fantastic prizes!

Call or email us by 20th November to reserve your spot and let us know of any dietary requirements 📧

13/11/2025

Did you know the environment is at risk if pet medicines aren’t disposed of properly? 🌍⚠️

Never dispose of unused pet medicines in your household waste as this can pollute the environment.

Always return unused or out of date medicines to your vet for safe disposal.

We're taking part in the Animal Medicines Amnesty and are encouraging clients to return any unused or out of date medicines to us.

Simply bring them to one of our practices ✅

12/11/2025

We will be taking part in the Dream Placement online development event tomorrow, ahead of the selection process.

We know the students will have questions for our teams, and we can’t wait to meet them!

It’s a great opportunity for us to engage with young people who are eager to develop leadership skills and gain valuable experience 👏

11/11/2025

At the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month - we will remember them.

We will be marking Armistice Day by joining the national two-minute silence at 11am, taking time to honour all who served and sacrificed - including the animals who stood alongside them.

10/11/2025

There is still time to get in your autumn worm egg counts. 🪱

We would encourage owners to perform the EquiSal saliva tapeworm tests if they have not already been tested or treated for tapeworm in the last 6 months.
This will help up to more accurately determine an appropriate winter worming plan for your horse. 🦄

Have you done your autumn worm count yet? 🪱

As we head further into autumn, it’s the perfect time to check in on your horse’s de-worming routine.

Now’s the time to:

✔️ Do a feacal worm egg count for large redworm and roundworm
✔️ Carry out an EquiSal test for tapeworm
✔️ Keep an eye out for pinworm activity and tape test, as necessary.

For expert advice and more information on worming, visit our friends at Westgate Labs here 👉 https://bit.ly/3Egfpo2