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Do our furry friends feel the cold?
26th October, 2022
With the arrival of colder weather, we may ask ourselves, do our furry friends feel the cold? Some people believe that our pets don’t feel the cold like pet parents just because they have a warm furry coat. But is this really the case?...
Why petting a dog can make you happy
25th October, 2022
It feels good to spend time with our pets — and scientists have discovered one reason why. Interacting with a dog supercharges activity in a certain part of the brain, giving us the same benefits as socialising with human friends. In the Swiss study, participants had interactions with a six-year-old Jack Russell Terrier, a four-year-old Goldendoodle and a four-year-old Golden Retriever....
Are dogs good for mental health?
24th October, 2022
Dogs have been our best friends for centuries and are more loyal than most creatures on Earth, but are they good for your mental health? Find out the various ways they can benefit your mind below....
Dangerous foods and substances for your dog
24th October, 2022
Dogs can’t wait to get their paws into anything and everything they deem edible, but your home is full of potential dangers to their tiny tums. Read on to discover what is and isn’t toxic for canines around the house....
Charity concerned over rise in 'click and collect' cats
18th October, 2022
More people are buying a cat on Facebook after falling in love with a photo or video. The latest Cats and Their Stats (CATS) Report from Cats Protection reveals that 61% of cats purchased in the last 12 months were found online, compared with 58% in 2021 — and almost a quarter were found on Facebook, up from 16% last year....
Funding offered for Border Terrier research
11th October, 2022
New funding has been made available to support research into a condition that particularly affects Border Terriers and certain other breeds of dog. Gallbladder mucocele (GBM) occurs when the gallbladder becomes enlarged due to the accumulation of an excessive amount of mucus that has formed into a solid mass, or a mucocele....
Dogs can sniff out stress
4th October, 2022
Dogs are so finely tuned to our feelings, and have such a powerful sense of smell, that they can smell stress from human sweat and breath. In a study by researchers at Queen’s University Belfast, four dogs were given samples of sweat and breath taken from participants before and after they tried to solve a difficult maths problem....
Are Halloween costumes ok for pets?
29th September, 2022
Without doubt, there is a growing trend for fancy dress costumes for pets. In recent years, many stores have started to sell a range of outfits to match your furry friend with the whole family....
Black Cat Day – 27th October
29th September, 2022
National Black Cat Day provides the chance for all feline fans to show off their love for this iconic animal....
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