Can dogs and cats get heat stroke?
Like humans, cats and dogs can overheat when it gets hot, so you should watch out to see Continue reading
2017
Is Scent Enriching for Shelter Dogs?
Research investigates the effects on shelter dogs of enrichment using the scent of coconut, vanilla, ginger and valerian. Continue reading
Dog and human microbiomes ‘more similar than thought’
Scientists found the gene content of a dog’s microbiome overlapped with human gut genes by 63 per cent. Continue reading
Charity reports surge in dogs with cropped ears
While it is illegal to crop a dog’s ears under the Animal Welfare Act, the charity says 36 Continue reading
Spain launches campaign on responsible pet ownership
The main objective of the plan, which is supported by the veterinary profession, is to raise awareness about Continue reading
Rescue greyhounds last to find a home
Greyhounds wait twice as long as the average dog to be re-homed, according to a leading canine charity. Continue reading
What is the law on breaking windows to rescue dogs in hot cars?
Every year we report on multiple cases of dogs being left in hot cars and dying or being Continue reading
Loyal blue heeler stays with three-year-old lost in bush overnight
An old blue heeler dog named Max remained by the side of a three-year-old girl and led searchers Continue reading
How Dogs View The World: Brain Scans Tell Us What They See
Pets Need Vets campaign launched
The move comes as figures show an estimated 3.1 million pet dogs, cats and rabbits in the UK Continue reading