As starts, with ‘loneliness’ as its theme, Clinical Animal Behaviourist explains how pets can provide mental health support. Research carried out by shows a marked rise on Google searches into relating to animal-assisted therapies and emotional pet support, with a 200 per cent increase in online searches for ’emotional pet support’ in the past three months. […]
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Dog put to sleep after severely matted coat causes irreversible damage
A woman from Carmarthenshire who allowed her dog’s coat to become so matted it cut blood supply to the foot has received an eight-week prison sentence – suspended for 12 months. The dog, called Trixie, was taken to PDSA in Swansea on 5 January this year by owner Linda Jones. The vet who examined her […]
Walks in hot weather may “end in tragedy”, vets warn
As the Met Office predicts long stretches of warm weather over the next fortnight, vets are warning dog owners to avoid exercising their pets in hot weather, as “the average survival rate of a dog diagnosed with heat stroke is only 50%, and can be fatal in as little as 15 minutes”. Dave Leicester, an emergency vet, […]
Great Debate: Are online groups doing more harm than good to new dog owners?
Online groups can be a tremendous force for good: they help coordinate searches for missing dogs, share important campaigns and, of course, are a place where novice dog owners can turn to for advice… only as long as they’re ready to be torn to shreds over the smallest mistake, according to some. Writer and comedian Sofie Hagen […]
The lightening effects of a dog called Thunda
Thanks to his autism assistance dog Thunda, seven-year-old Franklin and his family can enjoy normal activities like going to the park. And now other families with children with autism can follow his mum’s inspirational Instagram blog posts documenting their moving story. Diagnosed with autism at the age of two, and later with learning difficulties and […]