Brucella canis is a zoonosis. It is a zoonotic disease. It is a bacterial infection which can be transferred from animal to person. It has happened for the first time when Wendy Hayes contracted the disease from a rescue dog she was fostering in 2022. The dog came from Belarus. The disease is present in …
Brucella canis is a new zoonosis in the UK contracted from dogs Read More »
This is the latest disturbing update in the American XL bully story which as you might know are going to be banned in the UK soon as they can according to the country’s Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak. He doesn’t think that families should be in danger of this aggressive breed but the problem is it …
Owners of American XL bully dogs feed them steroids to make them aggressive Read More »
The blindness of humans to what they are doing knows no bounds. The delusional behavior of humans is extraordinary. Humans are so wrapped up in their self-indulgent activities that they just don’t see it or get it. I am referring to the recent death of Zeus, the world’s tallest dog as per the Guinness World …
Eulogy after the death aged 3 of the world’s tallest dog, Zeus, makes me sick Read More »
Scientists have revealed that dogs on a diet which reduced food intake by 25% noticeably increased their average lifespan and, in addition, the permanent diet delayed the onset of signs of chronic disease. The study strongly indicates that companion dogs should be on a 25% restriction in food intake. Does this imply that dogs are …
In America dogs fed 25% less lived longer and chronic diseases started later Read More »
French bulldog is a shocker The French bulldog can cost around £1,740 to insure in the UK because they are probably the unhealthiest dog breed. They suffer from 21 inherited diseases. Or perhaps it’s more than that but let’s just say that it is an awfully high number and as a consequence it is very …
Dog tail holes are also referred as ‘tail pockets’. A dog groomer on TikTok explains what they are but not very clearly! He or she says that, “their tails are basically in cavities on their bodies” which doesn’t make a lot of sense to me but a bit of research tells me that many modern …
Ben the Vet has made a really nice TikTok video about five dog breeds that people frequently underestimate. What he means is that people who want to buy a dog are sometimes attracted to these five dog breeds mainly because their appearance is so impressive but Ben is making the point that people should know …
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The Animal Save Movement on Twitter says this about the video: This footage was recently filmed over a 2.5-week period at the property of one of Australia’s leading greyhound trainers. It shows dogs and puppies being kicked, punched, dragged and beaten. If this is the industry’s best, imagine the worst. Greyhound racing equals animal cruelty. …
Both the RSPCA in the UK and The Kennel Club have raised concerns about a new trend to do yoga with puppies. It’s called “Puppy Yoga” unsurprisingly and it involves puppies as young as 6.5 weeks of age joining the class. I suspect that puppies are added to the class because it is a known …
This is a complicated question because the law varies on a country-by-country basis and there may be variations in the law at a state or perhaps county level in some countries such as the USA. In general terms, in the UK it is illegal for a veterinarian to crop a Doberman’s ears unless it is …
Is Doberman ear cropping legal and how do they do it? Read More »
What do you think Ben the Vet extracted from Frank’s ear? Well, it is something that is fairly common. And the same object can get into a cat’s ear and their eyes. It is a sharp grass seed. It looks like wheat. The barbs attached to the seed means that it can make its way …
Vet removes object from dog’s ear with crocodile forceps (fee around £750) Read More »
