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VE Day Offer – 20% off for veterans and serving personnel

This year marks the 80th anniversary of what became known as VE (Victory in Europe) Day. As a military family, we’re proud to celebrate this historic moment by offering all veterans, serving personnel and their families 20 per cent off all…

Why You Forgot Why You Walked into the Kitchen (And What’s It Got To Do With Animals?)

A post drifted into my social feed recently that made me smile: “My ability to remember lyrics from the 80s…

Wolves, Woodlands, and the Future of Scotland’s Ecosystem

The return of wolves to the Scottish Highlands has long been a subject of debate, but new research from the…

Grab a Slot at our In-person Training & Behaviour Surgery

We are holding our annual popular in-person dog and cat training and behaviour surgery on Thursday, 15th May 2025, at Hastoe Village…

Can Dogs Make You Gain Weight? New Research on Adenovirus 36

For years, obesity has been framed as a condition shaped largely by diet, exercise, and genetics. However, emerging research suggests…

A Guide to Safe Play Activities for Puppies

Play is fundamental to a puppy’s development, shaping behaviour, confidence, and problem-solving abilities. I am such a firm believer in…

Can Faecal Transplants Help Manage Anxiety in Dogs with Epilepsy?

Managing behavioural issues such as anxiety and fear in dogs, especially those with epilepsy can be challenging for dog guardians.…

Cats in Hats: Brain Scans and Cutting-Edge Insights

Understanding the emotions and behaviours of pets has moved beyond observation, assessment and intuition thanks to ground-breaking research in animal…

Empathy Improves Understanding of Human and Dog Emotions

A recent study by Kujala et al. (2024) has taken a closer look at how empathy shapes the human brain’s…

Dogs Can Smell Cancer in Other Dogs: What It Means for Owners

Dogs’ sense of smell has long been celebrated, from sniffing out missing persons to detecting diseases in humans. Now, research…