The connection stated in the title doesn’t apply to cat owners surprisingly. But the study which took place in Sweden tells us that if a pet dog has type II diabetes then it is more likely that the dog’s owner will develop type II diabetes …
At one time it was thought that when dogs drag their rumps along the ground (scooting) they were scent marking because many other species of carnivore do this including the giant panda, both genders of which frequently patrol their territory and rub their rumps against …
It is not difficult to find the answer to the question in the title. In America, the AVMA states that it is the most common canine behaviour problem and has been diagnosed in 20% to 40% of dogs referred to dog behaviour experts in North …
NEWS AND VIEWS: It’s been announced today in the news media that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have paid tribute to their English cocker spaniel Lupo who has died. He was beloved of Prince George who is seven-years-of-age. We are not told the cause …
People enquire whether Ibuprofen can poison dogs. It doesn’t take long to research that it does indeed poison dogs. In fact, it is a drug which is regarded as highly toxic to dogs. Judging by the story in The Times newspaper of today November 20, …
French Bulldogs are the most expensive breed to insure costing an average of £950 a year and they are also the most popular in the UK with the Labrador Retriever coming second and the Cocker Spaniel coming third. Health problems of flat-faced dogs Frankly, it’s …
Uber Australia conducted research which found that almost two thirds of Australians believe that having your companion animal in the workplace helps to boost mental health. I’m going to presume that they’re referring to dogs primarily because there are different issues with respect to having …
NEWS AND VIEWS – MATLOCK, DERBYSHIRE UK: This is the sad tale of a “lost” dog whose name is Toby. He lives with a 93-year-old woman who called Derbyshire police twice over the weekend of October 10 and 11th in a very distressed state saying …
It just occurred to me that there appears to be what I have described as the “great triumvirate” in the world of dogs. I’m referring to a convenient network, if you like, of three groups of people and the objective is to make money from …
