London: Dog-owning families have a lower carbon footprint than equivalent families without a dog. Thats the conclusion of a new nationwide survey and in-depth study commissioned by Butchers Pet Care. It found that dog-owning families on average, use 5.4% (760kg … Continue reading
London: A study carried out amongst 6,800 UK pet owners, reveals that 95% of people preferred to confide in their pets over family or friends. Results showed that 58% of pet-owners would talk to their pets about their general day … Continue reading
By Dr Carol Osborne Arthritis is a degenerative joint disease which causes painful inflammation of the joints and affects dogs and cats as well as humans. Recent research reveals that arthritis manifests itself in 95% of dogs even at the … Continue reading
The Pet Longevity Revoultion by Dr Carol Osborne, D.V.M. People and pets are now living longer than ever before. As owners, we naturally want our pets to live the longest, healthiest lives possible. After all dogs and cats aren’t just … Continue reading
PETS AND HUMANS BOTH LIVE LONGER WITH EXERCISE says top vet Carol Osborne How Much Exercise Do Dogs Need? Dogs needs at least 20 minutes of exercise twice a day. The exact amount varies with age, breed, weight and physical … Continue reading
By Dr Carol Osborne Arthritis is a degenerative joint disease which causes painful inflammation of the joints and affects dogs and cats as well as humans. Recent research reveals that arthritis manifests itself in 95% of dogs even at the … Continue reading
London: Changes caused to bugs in the gut by restricting calorie intake may partly explain why dietary restriction can extend lifespan, according to new analysis from a life-long project looking at the effects of dietary restriction on Labrador Retriever dogs. … Continue reading
London: Britain’s pets are getting fatter and fatter, according to a survey from a pet insurer. More than a third of cats and dogs are obese and vets are now running special clinics to address the problem. Like their owners, … Continue reading
Pets have more accidents in the home at Christmas, according to new research[2] commissioned by Butchers Pet Care, 50% of dogs are involved in a Christmas related accidents and one in ten (1/10) have had a trip to the vet … Continue reading
London: A dog has been given a £1,000 facelift. Shankly the shar-pei – similar to a bulldog – had the wrinkles over his eyes removed when it became difficult for him to see. Shankly was brought into Battersea Dogs and … Continue reading
In general, dogs and cats, just like humans, are living longer than ever before. Unlike people though, who suffer from heart attacks and strokes, dogs and cats have few causes of sudden death related to disease. But vets are seeing … Continue reading
How to give puppies pills It helps if you relax your puppy by playing with him or her and getting down physically to their level. With large dogs its best to kneel on the floor while smaller dogs can be … Continue reading
Cats and dogs need regular dental care. Although pets rarely suffer from dental decay they, like humans, can suffer from gum disease or broken teeth. The reason that animals suffer less from tooth decay is that their diets are usually … Continue reading
Animals have unique physiological structures, and therefore need specific food and nutrients to keep them in optimal health. No longer considered just animals, household pets require special attention. Filling the need, the pet food industry has grown tremendously over the … Continue reading
Animals have unique physiological structures, and therefore need specific food and nutrients to keep them in optimal health. No longer considered just animals, household pets require special attention. Filling the need, the pet food industry has grown tremendously over the … Continue reading
Dogs and cats need regular dental care, say experts at the leading pet nutrition company, Iams. Just like humans they can suffer from gum disease and broken teeth. Although the shape of their teethcombined with a low-carbyhydrate diet means they … Continue reading
ACUPUNCTURE is practised mostly on horses, dogs and cats, but other animals do benefit. It has been tried at some point on most species, including rabbits, cattle, pigs, parrots, birds of prey, guinea pigs and rats. Pets can undergo acupuncture … Continue reading
Pets such as dogs and cats are like humans, living longer than ever before. But unlike humans they have fewer causes of sudden death as a result of disease such as heart attacks and strokes. The physical changes that occur, … Continue reading
