Communal dog bowls – yum or yuck?
The dog bowls have become a regular sight on the high street and in parks. You often spot them outside cafes, put there so that...
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.
Fighting against Rift Valley fever
Rift Valley fever is a viral disease endemic to Africa that is found on animals and spread via biting mosquitoes. The threat of Rift Valley...
Dealing with bites and stings
Everyone has suffered from that incredibly itchy bite that keeps you awake at night. Although some people seem far more susceptible to being bitten and...
Dogs get heat exhaustion too
The number of dogs being rescued from locked cars in sizzling summer temperatures is making headline news but dogs can suffer heat exhaustion even after...
Alabama Rot in dogs
There has been a lot of talk in the press recently about a ‘new’ disease that is affecting dogs up and down the country, often...
Dogs and Lyme disease
Dog walkers need to be aware of the dangers of Lyme disease, spread by ticks found in long grass and woodland areas. It can be...
First aid for dogs: choking
Learning first aid for dogs could save your pet's life one day, says Emma Hammett. For many people, their dog truly is their best (and...
People need pets: how dogs can help children read
Dr Emma Vardy is speaking today at the Royal Society of Medicine’s meeting, People ‘need’ pets: exploring the psycho-social benefits of the human/animal relationship. 'We...
The life and times of a therapy dog
Lara was adopted from Battersea Dogs Home and became a therapy dog by default due to my job as a psychotherapist at the Priory’s Hospital Bristol. The...
How to help your dog if they get a thorn in their paw
February 20th is Love Your Pet Day and it’s a great day to show your love to your dog by learning a little bit of...
