Why do cats stick their tongues out?

Reminiscent of love and with an unmistakable odour of death, the little stinkers of the natural world might incite repulsion, but they are only doing their job, pleads Ian Morton

The FEI has acted to ban the use of sticky foam, thought intended to mask issues in horses’ mouths

Two pieces of recent research have investigated the health of the equine gut. Peter Green MRCVS reports

The skills your horse learns on the hunting field can equip him for a surprising array of summer disciplines, finds Tessa Waugh

No nonsense trends, no impossible goals, just simple, straightforward advice for good health-keeping. This month… From stress-related cortisol to ‘orgasmic’ oxytocin, Polly Vernon shares all she’s learned about hormonal health

A horse’s eye is vulnerable, and problems can quickly become serious. Karen Coumbe MRCVS explains what to look out for to keep your horse’s vision safe