Miranda Hart, 48, had an incredibly close relationship with her dog Peggy. For international visitors i.e. those who do not live in the UK, Miranda Hart is an English writer, comedian and actress. She has her own Wikipedia page which … Continue reading →
There’s been a tripling over 20 years in the number of adults admitted to hospital for dog bites. The cost to the NHS is £70 million annually according to a study. What are the reasons? It is proposed that these … Continue reading →
Gareth Jones, 69, a married father of three and a former head of HR at the BBC under Greg Dyke, has been presumed to be drowned in his efforts to save his dog, a cockapoo named Connie, who is also … Continue reading →
It’s hot off the press, fashion’s new favourite print is the houndstooth pattern which is named after the teeth of a dog and is also known as shepherd’s check. It is a two-tone textile pattern of Scottish origin which even … Continue reading →
This is an artificial intelligence (AI) dog collar which picks up the sound of your dog’s voice and in conjunction with your smart phone translates it into one of five emotional states: happy, anxious, angry, sad or relaxed. You’ll be … Continue reading →
ANALYSIS AND COMMENT: this is a story from the North of England which highlights the service that companion animals such as cats and dogs provide to people. It is useful to remind ourselves of it. There’s an excellent charity in … Continue reading →
A study conducted in China in 2016 looked at the risk of dog bites and cat scratches in two cities; one a medium-sized city, Shantou, and the other a large conurbation, Shenzhen. The general conclusion that I have to draw … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
Companion dogs naturally defend their owners against hostile aggression because they are protecting one of their own and the alpha dog of the pack who is their owner. Most dogs have a very strong instinct to protect those that they … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
NEWS AND VIEWS: This is a cross post because I think the issue needs to be flagged up as strongly as possible. Some very high-profile and well-known cat and dog skin parasite treatments such as Frontline and Advantage contain strong … Continue reading →
NEWS AND VIEWS: A woman, Amber Skylar, who served in the US military, having enlisted in the mid ’80s, developed PTSD because of sexual harassment and assaults throughout her military career. She said that she knew that she was a … Continue reading →
Green-Wood Cemetery is a 478-acre cemetery in the western portion of Brooklyn, New York City near the corner of Sycamore and Greenbough Avenues. Although it is the final resting place for many famous departed New York residents, this Halloween a … Continue reading →
Yes, a dog’s hearing is better than a human’s at the higher frequencies. At sounds of low pitch or frequency a dog’s ears have about the same ability as those of humans. At the higher end of the frequency range … Continue reading →
Staffordshire bull terriers are probably potentially more dangerous than mainstream domestic dogs because (1) “gameness” has been bred into many lines of this breed of dog and (2) the basic temperament is the same as for a pit bull and … Continue reading →
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 more than 643,000 smokers in England quit in the 12 months to August which compares … Continue reading →
Dogs perceive us as different to them while cats seem to perceive us as the same as them.
Continue reading →Animal liability insurance covers damage caused by your companion animal to either another person or their property. It does not cover damage to your property i.e. the dog or cat owner’s property, which may be covered by household insurance. Animal … Continue reading →
STUDY – OPINION: A study dated 25 June 2020 tells us that during the coronavirus lockdown there was a surge in dog bites on children in the US. You can see where the problem comes from. The children are at … Continue reading →
Ricky Gervais is sad to be parting company with his co-star, a female bicoloured, predominantly black, German Shepherd whose real name is Anti. She is being retired at the end of his Netflix black comedy series After Life. The series … Continue reading →
