On my experience of walking through Richmond Park, near London, dogs are positively enthralled about jumping into ponds and then coming out and shaking themselves… Read More »Dogs jumping into ponds can be killed by blue-green algae
NEWS AND COMMENT: It has been reported that chocolates and sweets are being dumped in Curtis Feels, Dorset, UK to harm dogs. Chocolate is toxic… Read More »Chocolate deliberately scattered in Curtis Fields, Dorset to harm dogs
There is a rare eye disease in dogs called pannus or chronic superficial keratitis. It is believed to be a hereditary condition that is prevalent… Read More »Cocoa, the dog who has to wear goggles for the rest of her life
There is a report on the Gizmodo website which states that, subject to a follow-up study, the active ingredient of Viagra can help dogs keep… Read More »Viagra as a treatment for megaoesophagus in dogs is not clinically relevant
This TikToker decided to dye her dog, Dandy, red for several good reasons, she says, in a successful video. I think she dyed her dog… Read More »TikToker dyes her dog bright red for good reasons, she says. Is it safe?
The RSPCA tells us that there has been a 621% increase in the number of reports of dog ear cropping over the last six years… Read More »Report that dog ear cropping increased by 621% over the last six years to 2020 in the UK
Porcupine quills stuck into a dog’s face can look mildly amusing but they can cause serious injury.
NEWS AND COMMENT-NORWAY: We know that the British bulldog is selectively bred to extreme to have brachycephalic features, the side effect of which is to… Read More »Norway effectively bans British bulldogs and Cavalier King Charles spaniels
NEWS AND COMMENT: The reporting is skimpy. However, it’s clear that dogs are picking up a bug which causes gastroenteritis when they are taken for… Read More »Dogs are getting gastroenteritis on Blackpool beach
NEWS AND COMMENT-AUSTRALIA: Millions of rapid antigen tests are being distributed to Australian households. There is a danger that they can harm dogs. The new… Read More »Rapid antigen tests for dogs can poison them