Raw dog food may kill
Raw dogfood is being criticised and it has been criticised in the past. The same goes for raw cat food. But advocates of home-made raw… Read More »Raw dog food may kill
canine health
Surge in kennel cough now that Covid rules are easing
In the UK, after much debate, the citizens are returning to normal more or less after 18 months of Covid social distancing. All the rules… Read More »Surge in kennel cough now that Covid rules are easing
Breeders of fashionable flat-faced dogs in breach of breed standard
The Kennel Club breed standard for the brachycephalic, flat-faced, fashionable French bulldog and pug (as two examples) are clear on what is required in respect… Read More »Breeders of fashionable flat-faced dogs in breach of breed standard
Old English sheepdogs – hip dysplasia
NEWS AND VIEWS: There is a story today in The Times newspaper which indicates to me that there could be a connection between the Old… Read More »Old English sheepdogs – hip dysplasia
UK’s most popular dog breed is the most expensive to insure
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… Read More »UK’s most popular dog breed is the most expensive to insure
Criticism of Lewis Hamilton feeding his dog a vegan diet needs to be discussed
There is criticism of Lewis Hamilton feeding his British bulldog a vegan diet in line with his own diet. He very much supports veganism. He… Read More »Criticism of Lewis Hamilton feeding his dog a vegan diet needs to be discussed
Record number of people are ditching cigarettes improving the air that their pets breathe
Thousands of cats and dogs will be breathing cleaner air thanks to coronavirus. Covid-19 has scared a lot of smokers into stopping. It’s reported that… Read More »Record number of people are ditching cigarettes improving the air that their pets breathe
Porcupine quills can kill a dog
Like me, you might not have realised that porcupine quills can kill a dog. The problem is that dogs perhaps inquisitively go towards a porcupine… Read More »Porcupine quills can kill a dog
Intensity-modulated radiation therapy for dogs in the UK
Intensity-modulated radiation therapy is an advanced treatment that has until now only been available for humans in the UK but was used for the first… Read More »Intensity-modulated radiation therapy for dogs in the UK
Why do cars get so hot and kill companion animals?
Almost every week there is a story about a companion animal being locked in a car during hot weather. Although it doesn’t need to be… Read More »Why do cars get so hot and kill companion animals?
Heatwaves and canine heatstroke
A study, published yesterday, in the journal Animals warns dog owners to be aware of canine heatstroke which has been highlighted due to the more… Read More »Heatwaves and canine heatstroke