Articles
Owners don blindfolds to prepare for blind rescue dog
“I truly believe that any dog, if they’ve got a disability or not, deserves a second chance and a loving...
Survey shows gaps in owner knowledge of behaviour
Out of more than 3,000 dog owners, 79 per cent said it was fine to tell a dog off. #DogKind...
Some cats may respond quietly to catnip – study
The typical response to catnip is rolling around, rubbing the face on the catnip, sniffing, licking and drooling. Research challenges...
New DNA tests for Spanish water dogs
“We would encourage breeders of Spanish water dogs to use these DNA tests in order to protect and improve the...
Review highlights benefits of pets for mental health
The review highlighted the ‘intensiveness of connectivity’ people with pets reported. Researchers identify the positive and negative impacts of pet...
Labour launches action plan for animal welfare
The policy document sets out plans to give tenants more rights to keeps pets in their properties. Proposals include expanding...
Give ‘hugs, not pugs’ this Valentine’s Day
A high profile on merchandise is one of the top reasons why people buy pugs and other brachycephalic animals. Consumers...
Vets perform novel surgery to treat pulmonic stenosis
Vets perform novel surgery to treat pulmonic stenosis French bulldog saved from euthanasia after traditional methods failed In a UK...
Gait abnormality common in pugs – study
Out of the 550 pugs assessed, gait abnormalities were reported in 30.7 per cent of responses. Abnormality may be linked...
Computer games could slow mental deterioration in dogs
Playing computer games might be the perfect ‘brain training’ for old dogs. Researchers train elderly pets to play ‘sudoku’ Computer...