All dogs are lovely, but brachycephaly is now a growing issue not just for dogs, but for cats, rabbits and horses. Flat-faced dogs have short snouts which obstruct and narrow their nostrils and windpipes, making it difficult to breathe. They also are more at risk of heatstroke (so have exercise restricted in warm weather) and…
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Never Leave Dogs in Hot (or warm) Cars
There is a common misconception that dogs only die in hot cars. But in fact, many die in warm cars, and of course if they are left in cars in not-very-warm spots, these can still become hot very quickly, if you were late back to the car. Dogs don’t regulate their body temperature the same…
How to Cope When Pets Die
James Bartholomew Losing pets is just as hard, especially in a society that often does not understand. What often goes along with the death of an animal friend is guilt, as you wonder if you did something wrong, especially if you have to make the decision to have an animal put to sleep. What vet…
Become a Volunteer Dog Walker
James Bartholomew All dogs love walks, but often many are unable to get out as much as they would like, simply because the lovely people who adopted them are not well, older or even terminally ill. Thankfully there are wonderful people who want to help. Many people love dogs but due to their living circumstances,…
How to Be an Animal-Friendly Tourist
Mutts Most of the animal abuse that goes on abroad, is due to profits garnered from western tourists (mostly American, but some in Europe too). To shock you – did you know that British hunters have killed at least 60 more lions since the sad death of Cecil the lion? That’s the power of greed…