
Therapy Dog Breeds Guide
The term "therapy dog" gets used loosely, but it has a specific meaning — and it's worth being clear about the distinctions before we go any further,…

The term "therapy dog" gets used loosely, but it has a specific meaning — and it's worth being clear about the distinctions before we go any further,…

Guinea pigs share an unusual metabolic characteristic with humans and a small number of other species: they are unable to synthesise Vitamin C…

When most people think of hip dysplasia, they picture large-breed dogs struggling to rise from their beds. Yet hip dysplasia affects cats too, and the…

At a glance: Search and rescue (SAR) dogs are among the most skilled and life-critical working animals on earth. Deployed after earthquakes, floods, avalanches, and missing-person events, a trained SAR dog can search an area in minutes that would take a human team hours — detecting human scent throu…

Dogs are cognitively complex animals whose brains were shaped by thousands of years of working alongside humans — herding, hunting, guarding, tracking,…

Most pets will die in their owner's arms rather than in their sleep at a ripe old age. That means most pet owners will, at some point, be asked — or…

Asparagus officinalis — the edible variety sold in grocery stores — does not appear on the ASPCA's list of plants toxic to dogs. It contains no…

The Basenji is one of the most unusual dog breeds in existence. Ancient in origin, cat-like in behaviour, and uniquely unable to bark, this compact…

Roundworms are one of the most widespread intestinal parasites found in dogs and cats across the United Kingdom. The two species most relevant to pet…

The pet food aisle can be an overwhelming place. Products make bold claims about natural ingredients, ancestral diets, and optimal health, whilst…

Watching a dog spin after its own tail is one of the more entertaining sights in pet ownership, and for young dogs it is almost entirely unremarkable.…

Finding out your dog needs surgery can be one of the most stressful moments of pet ownership — the combination of worry about your dog's wellbeing and…

Heatstroke kills dogs. It is a blunt fact, but one worth stating clearly, because heatstroke can progress from concerning to fatal in a matter of…

Domestic rabbits in Europe face three diseases that are each capable of killing an unvaccinated animal rapidly and without warning. Myxomatosis, Rabbit…

No behaviour has generated more cat-related internet content than the deliberate, unhurried pushing of an object off the edge of a table. The cat…

Between 2006 and 2014, small turtles — those with shells under four inches in diameter — were linked to eleven separate Salmonella outbreaks in the…

France has long been a top destination for European expats — and their pets. Whether you're relocating from Germany, the UK, Spain, Belgium, or the…

If your dog has been coughing persistently for more than a couple of months, your vet may start investigating the possibility of asthma or chronic…

The crate has become one of the most debated tools in modern dog ownership. Critics see it as a cage; advocates call it a den. The truth sits somewhere…

Cats are obligate carnivores, and seafood sits well within the range of proteins their bodies are built to process. Wild feline ancestors did not hunt…

Interest in herbal remedies for cats has grown considerably alongside the broader trend towards natural health products for pets. The appeal is…

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a condition in which the kidneys progressively lose their ability to filter waste, regulate electrolytes, and…

Brain damage in dogs and cats begins within three to four minutes of cardiac arrest. By the time an ambulance or emergency vet is reached, that window…

A cat that refuses food for 48 to 72 hours is not simply being particular. In felines, prolonged anorexia can trigger a potentially fatal cascade in…
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