Dog owners, beware: everything you need to know about ‘Alabama rot’
The disease leads to kidney failure. A warning has been issued to Irish dog owners after a few cases of CRGV, or Alabama rot, were recorded in the UK. According to MediVet, Alabama rot is a disease that “affects dogs by blocking and damaging the blood vessels in their skin and kidneys”. This then leads […]
4 years ago
Alpaca therapy is being used in a UK nursing home and it’s hugely successful for people with dementia
“They are such an enchanting animal with a gentle nature. They lean forward and touch your face with their noses. We call them alpaca kisses.” Alpaca mania is well and truly upon us. Open Instagram at any given time and you’re likely to be inundated with pictures of the quirky looking creatures. With good reason, […]
7 years ago
Research could now show that dogs form emotional attachment to toys, just like children
Is your dog obsessed with a particular toy? There may be a very reasonable explanation as to why. If you have a dog in your life, it’s pretty likely that they are obsessed with some of their toys. It might be a teddy bear, a chew toy or even a random object they somehow gained […]
7 years ago
Dogs who gave incredible service during WWI to be commemorated in new sculpture
A Scottish memorial of Airedale terriers and the soldiers they fought alongside will be unveiled later this year. Whilst historiography commemorates men and women for heroic war efforts, the animals that undertook vital tasks can often be forgotten about. Indeed a whole host of species from horses, donkeys and camels to pigeons and dogs all played […]
8 years ago
California has become the first state to ban the sale of animals from breeders in pet shops
Victory for our four-legged friends! In great news earlier this week, California has become the first US state to outlaw the sale of animals from breeders in pet shops. The new law, which came into effect on January 1 states that pet stores in California will be required to only sell dogs, cats, and rabbits […]
8 years ago