What makes ticks stick?
ScienceTake - Scientists studying ticks that carry Lyme bacteria wanted to know how these arachnids are able to stick so well to skin. The answer...
All Creatures
The All Creatures category explores the connections between humans and animals, covering topics that span animal health, welfare, behaviour and the shared benefits of human-animal interaction. From insights into veterinary care and pet wellbeing to stories highlighting the unique roles animals play in our lives, this category brings compassionate, evidence-informed perspectives on our interspecies relationships.
How to care for your dog after a burn or scald
How to care for your dog after a burn or scald: If your dog suffers a painful burn or scald, it is vital to ensure...
Essential Winter Weather Tips for You and Your Pets!
Essential Winter Weather Tips for You and Your Pets! Winter comes with plenty of potential perils for your pet, from falling through ice on a...
Plugging into pain: ant toxin causes electrical sting
Plugging into pain: ant toxin causes electrical sting: University of Queensland researchers have uncovered the workings of ant venom by measuring electric currents through individual...
What bit me? The ultimate guide to bites
Everyone has suffered from those incredibly itchy bites and stings that keep you awake at night. Although some people may seem more susceptible to bites,...
Scientists ask the public to help find mosquitoes in Scotland
We’re used to seeing the humble midge around the Scottish countryside, but now scientists are asking people in Scotland to be on the lookout for...
Emergency tips to save your dog’s life
1) Understand what is normal for your pet so you can quickly spot if something is wrong Help your dog to become accustomed to being...
Top 7 Christmas foods you should never give your dog
Top 7 Christmas foods you should never give your dog - Protect your pet from dangerous festive foodstuff this Christmas - Christmas can be incredibly...
Can dogs catch coronavirus?
Can dogs catch coronavirus? The new type of coronavirus is currently being passed between humans and there is no evidence that it affects dogs. If...
The secret behind your cat’s sense of smell
A cat’s sense of smell is around 14 times better than that of humans, and while dogs have around 300 million olfactory receptors compared with...
