Buddy, a German Shepherd, has died. He was American’s first pet dog to test positive for Covid-19. He was aged seven and lived in New York. He first had the symptoms in mid-April. It took a month to get him a test for coronavirus. On …
Dogs and humans are omnivores which means that physiologically and anatomically they are designed through evolution to eat animals and plants. Animals contain proteins which are essential for the survival of dogs and humans. However, a study suggests that swapping meat for plant protein derived …
As is the case for domestic cats, there is a gradual trend towards feeding domestic dogs with raw food in the UK as it is more natural. Dog owners are sometimes sceptical about the quality of commercially prepared foods. But there are risks with raw …
A genetic mutation has been discovered which contributes to bulldog breathlessness. It is not just about the shape of the head due to extreme breeding (shortened muzzle and flat face like the Persian cat) causing breathing issues. This gene is also involved. Dogs with short …
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) tell us that the average claim went up by 4.75 percent over the past year. The RSPCA says that a factor is the popularity of more vulnerable breeds such as French bulldogs and pugs which are relatively high maintenance …
