Roger Boswell

If you ask us, Roger isn’t just an "author" or an "expert"—he’s the guy who finally figured out that we’re the ones actually running the show! Roger has spent years observing our quirks, decoding our tail wags, and learning that "meow" can mean anything from "I’m starving" to "I just want to see if you'll stand up." He created Petstopic.com to share all that hard-earned wisdom with other humans who might be a little slower on the uptake than he is. What Makes Him Our Favorite Human: The Expertise: He’s got years of experience in the "treat-giving" and "ear-scratching" departments. The Mission: He’s dedicated to helping other pet parents understand that our world is pretty great—especially when there's a warm lap involved. The Voice: Whether he’s writing about health, training, or why we insist on zooming at 3:00 AM, he always tells it like it is (from our point of view, of course). When he isn’t busy typing away at his desk (which is really just a glorified chin-rubbing station), you can find him hanging out with us, testing new toys, and making sure every pet out there gets the "pawsome" life they deserve.

Catching Horses: How Do You Catch A Horse?

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Catching a horse requires patience, skill, and the right approach, whether the horse is a tame companion or a wild animal. Generally, you catch a horse by first gaining its trust, then using familiar objects like a halter and lead rope, or specialized horse capture techniques if the horse is unhandled. The Basics of Approaching … Read more

How Much Should A Horse Eat? Daily Guide

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The simple answer to how much a horse should eat daily is generally between 1.5% and 3% of its body weight in dry matter, with forage (like hay or grass) making up the bulk of this intake. Getting the daily horse feed amount right is key to keeping your horse healthy and happy. Feeding too … Read more

Can A Horse Eat Pears? Vet’s Guide

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Yes, generally, horses can eat pears in moderation as a treat, provided the fruit is ripe, clean, and free of mold or rot. However, like all fruits, pears must be introduced carefully into the equine diet to maintain good horse digestive health. The Basics of Pears in Horse Feeding Horses are grazing animals. Their main … Read more

Your Guide: How Often Do You Worm Your Horse?

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How often should you worm your horse? The best practice now is not to follow a strict, set schedule. Instead, you must use a plan based on testing your horse’s manure for worm eggs. This is called a fecal egg count testing horse. Your equine parasite control schedule should change based on these test results. … Read more

How Many Pounds Is A Horse: Full Breakdown

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The weight of a full-grown horse varies a lot, but generally, a healthy adult horse weighs between 800 and 2,200 pounds. This range depends on the breed, age, sex, and how much muscle or fat the horse carries. Determining Equine Weight: More Than Just a Number Knowing a horse’s weight is very important. Vets need … Read more