Physiology
Night blindness in dogs
Researchers have – for the first time ever – found a form of congenital night blindness in dogs. There are a number of different conditions that can cause congenital blindness, including certain diseases and genetic factors. Yet this latest discovery…
Two hearts beat as one
Talk to most dog owners and they’ll agree that nothing beats that pleasure we get when greeted by our pet…
Mirroring and matching in dogs
Most people know I’m almost obsessive when it comes to how animals communicate, especially canine and feline body language. And…
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…
Grief in dogs
A note from Hanne, June 2026: I wrote this article in 2015, reflecting the evidence and behaviour guidance available at…
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…
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