Americans taking horse dewormer ivermectin for Covid
NEWS AND COMMENT: This is a confusing and fluid topic. It is not a good state of affairs. Personally, it is astonishing to me, and… Read More »Americans taking horse dewormer ivermectin for Covid
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Now Indonesia is risking another coronavirus pandemic with their filthy live animal markets
China does not have an exclusive right over these disgusting live animal markets where zoonotic diseases can transmit from animals to people and where animal… Read More »Now Indonesia is risking another coronavirus pandemic with their filthy live animal markets
Life expectancy of the dog breeds (list)
The flat-faced dog breeds such as pugs and bulldogs are known to have health issues and The Telegraph reports that they struggle to reach old… Read More »Life expectancy of the dog breeds (list)
6% rise in demand for pest control because of coronavirus pandemic
The Times newspaper tells us that there has been a 6% rise in demand for pest control because of the coronavirus pandemic. Rats have moved… Read More »6% rise in demand for pest control because of coronavirus pandemic
Why are Dachshunds so popular?
Dachshunds are particularly popular at the moment, during coronavirus lockdowns. But they’ve always been popular. The second reason is layered over the first. The short… Read More »Why are Dachshunds so popular?
Dogs desperate for haircuts after the long coronavirus lockdown
This is Poppy a goldendoodle before and after her haircut. Quite a transformation I think you will agree. In fact she looks like a different… Read More »Dogs desperate for haircuts after the long coronavirus lockdown
Bats in the wild are being protected from getting coronavirus from humans
In an interesting twist, the US Geological Survey has advised American researchers to wear personal protective equipment and take Covid-19 tests before handling bats in… Read More »Bats in the wild are being protected from getting coronavirus from humans
Maximum amount of time a dog should be left alone is four hours
Leaving your dog alone while you work is problematic. The pandemic is about to create a fresh problem with respect to dog ownership. Workers have… Read More »Maximum amount of time a dog should be left alone is four hours
Dog thieves tag targeted homes with UV paint
NEWS AND COMMENT: This is an update on the viral news about the surge in dog thefts in the UK and I assume in other… Read More »Dog thieves tag targeted homes with UV paint
Sniffer dogs are more accurate than Covid-19 tests
Sniffer dogs have proved to be more accurate than Covid-19 tests devised by scientists, which is why they are being deployed at places where normal… Read More »Sniffer dogs are more accurate than Covid-19 tests
Fightback from dog owners against the scourge of dog thefts in the UK
If you are reading the newspapers from cover to cover as I do you would be unlikely to miss the almost weekly stories of dogs… Read More »Fightback from dog owners against the scourge of dog thefts in the UK
Covid pandemic lockdown causing dogs to become difficult?
There is a report in The Times today about dogs bought and adopted during the Covid pandemic lockdowns becoming fractious and difficult. They are showing… Read More »Covid pandemic lockdown causing dogs to become difficult?
RSPB annual birdwatch count is much higher because of coronavirus lockdowns
The RSPB runs an annual garden birdwatching survey which anyone can participate in and they report the birds that they spot in their back garden… Read More »RSPB annual birdwatch count is much higher because of coronavirus lockdowns
UK: more dog thefts. This time sheep dogs from a farm.
NEWS AND COMMENT: News media is currently bombarding readers with news about dog theft in the UK. It appears to be an epidemic brought about… Read More »UK: more dog thefts. This time sheep dogs from a farm.
How to protect your dog in times of surging dog theft
In the UK there has been a 150% increase in Google searches for “buy a puppy” since the first lockdown. This indicates an almost manic… Read More »How to protect your dog in times of surging dog theft
Joe Wicks unwisely promotes unhealthy French bulldog
Joe Wicks, the fitness guru who achieved celebrity during these extensive coronavirus lockdowns while providing online exercise regimes on his YouTube channel, has made a… Read More »Joe Wicks unwisely promotes unhealthy French bulldog
Getting the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine in the UK (for a 72-year-old)
Yesterday I had my first dose of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine. Within about three hours I started to feel a bit feverish. Today, about 12… Read More »Getting the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine in the UK (for a 72-year-old)
Demand for ‘lockdown pets’ results in more distressing thefts of dogs
There is an increased demand for “lockdown pets”. These are companion animals designed to keep people company during these frequent lockdowns due to the coronavirus… Read More »Demand for ‘lockdown pets’ results in more distressing thefts of dogs
Gorillas should be given a Covid-19 vaccination
Zoo gorillas should be given the Covid-19 vaccination because scientists have discovered that captive gorillas at a zoo in California have contracted the disease from,… Read More »Gorillas should be given a Covid-19 vaccination
Private prosecution against woman to return dogs adopted from rescue organisation
NEWS AND COMMENT: Phoenix Rehoming are a dog rescue organisation with a presence online including on social media. They are based in Fareham, Hampshire, UK.… Read More »Private prosecution against woman to return dogs adopted from rescue organisation