In the interests of dog and animal welfare, it is time that humankind stopped comparing the ill-treatment of people with the typical treatment of dogs.… Read More »The phrase “to be treated worse than a dog” needs to be dropped
Short-nose dogs make better eye contact than long-nose dogs, research has found. The eyes are more on the side of the head for long-nose dogs… Read More »Short-nosed dogs make better eye contact than long-nosed dogs
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?
A little dog rescued from a hoarding situation is rehabilitated over a three-month period as she shakes in nervousness almost all the time and hides… Read More »Small scared dog rescued from hoarder and rehabilitated over 3 months
Don’t judge a shelter dog by its cover. It is said that this unpopular shelter dog saved the life of the man who adopted her.… Read More »Unpopular shelter dog saves life of man who adopted her
A recent study from Washington State University concluded that three factors influenced the success of the domestication of the dog. These are: The relationship between… Read More »3 factors which influenced the dog-human relationship
This is an incredibly touching dog story and it immediately reminded me of the ultimate version of this sort of dog loyalty: the Japanese Akita… Read More »Loyal dog waited outside hospital for six days where her owner received treatment
Some useful information mainly presented in videos on how to stop your dog barking at people passing the house which is certain to antagonise the neighbours at least
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… Read More »Miranda Hart’s sadness at the passing of her beloved dog Peggy
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… Read More »Big increase in dog bite victims needing hospital treatment in UK
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… Read More »Former head of HR at BBC drowned trying to save his dog
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… Read More »Origin of the word “houndstooth” and it’s back in fashion
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… Read More »AI dog collar gives your dog a voice
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… Read More »The importance of companion animals during coronavirus lockdowns
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,… Read More »China or America: poor parenting and poor pet ownership is the major cause of dog bites
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… Read More »Dog owners with type II diabetic dogs are more likely to develop the disease themselves
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… Read More »Dog protects owner from cattle (video)
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… Read More »Emma Duncan, Times author, nearly lost her puppy to Ibuprofen poisoning
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… Read More »Fipronil and imidacloprid pet flea treatments poisoning river wildlife
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… Read More »Sexually abused female US military veteran benefits from sevice dog