Physiology
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…
New insights into common health issues for Westies
The largest ever study of illnesses suffered by West Highland White Terriers has produced insight into the most common issues…
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…
Dogs are eating 54,000 extra calories annually
Over-indulgence can lead to weight-gain in humans and it is the same for pets. Whilst many owners carefully manage their…
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…
Gene mutation linked to sudden blindness in dogs
A new study has found that a change in genetic code is linked to sudden blindness known as goniodysgenesis (…
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…
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