Physiology
Baby proofing your dog
“Congratulations, you’re having a baby” said the doctor, confirming the results that the little pregnancy stick had revealed just a few days earlier. It was 28th December 2012. A wide range of emotions came to the fore as I suddenly…
Grief in dogs
Ask most dog owners and they’ll agree that their pet is a highly valued member of the family. So, when…
Study reveals dogs were domesticated in Central Asia
A group of scientists have under taken the largest-ever survey of worldwide canine genetic diversity, and have found strong evidence…
Dog’s memory – more important than smell
A new study from Duke University’s Canine Cognition Centre suggests that memory may be more important than smell when dogs…
Ageing in dogs – and me!
As I write this post, my ageing Basset Hound Howard lays by my feet snoring. At 9 years of age,…
Animal signalling: mice sing duets to woo one another
Move over Michael Bublé, there’s a new crooner in town… In 1871, Darwin noted sexual selection gave rise to the…
Statistics show dog bites are on the increase
The latest Hospital Episode Statistics released this week, has shown an increase in the number of people being admitted for…
Stress in dogs – what we can’t see
A large part of my work involves teaching pet owners to recognise the signs of stress. After all, if we…
Nose-it all: How dogs smell
Your dog has an incredible nose. The average human has around five million hair cells up their nose and your…
New Year resolutions – 5 tips to get fit with your dog
For many of us the New Year marks a fresh start with promises that “this is the year I will…”.…
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