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Bones trigger stress response when animals face danger
When humans and animals are faced with danger, hormones (glucocorticoids) flood the body in preparation for ‘flight or fight’, this is referred to as the acute stress response (ASR). Consequently, physiological changes occur in the body, for example the heart…
60 Seconds with Ann Baslington-Davies – expert canine witness
Ann Baslington-Davis is a Canine Behaviour Analyst, specialising as an expert witness for Court cases involving dog bites and fights. …
Dogs can be good for your social life
A recent poll of 2,000 dog owners by Janevic et al. (2019) supports previous findings that pets can promote social…
Dogs reduce risk of Uni students failing their studies
Numerous studies suggest dogs can improve physiological and psychological health in adults and even enhance cognitive development in infants (Hurley…
Dog attacks – what studies tell us
This past week we have heard the horrific news of a young boy in Cornwall being killed and a baby…
Could you catch flu from your dog?
Zoonostic diseases (caused by bacteria, virus and parasites that spread from animals and humans) include Ebola and Salmonella. Scientists at…
Chemical pollutants at home and in diet may impact dogs’ fertility
Whether you are aware of it or not hazardous chemicals are often lurking in many of the products we use…
German Shepherds bring the big bucks at the cinema
According to a recent study, German Shepherds claim the top spot when it comes to box office smashes. The pet…
Can allergy-friendly dogs prevent allergic reactions?
Allergies to dogs have increased in prevalence presumably as a result of increased dog ownership and sensitisation. Consequently, public interest…
Survey suggests pet health is more important than our own
Every so often a survey is released by insurers aimed at grabbing the headlines – and ASDA Money’s recent survey…
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