Science

FEDIAF releases expert paper on senior dog nutrition

FEDIAF, the European pet food industry federation, has published a new expert paper with key information about the nutritional needs…

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Bird diseases could be spread by garden feeders, research shows

People who feed birds in their gardens may be putting them at risk of disease, a study has shown. The…

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Classical music proven to calm and comfort dogs, Eukanuba finds

Pet food brand Eukanuba has conducted a study and found that classical music helps to relax, calm and comfort dogs.…

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Leading insect breeding program gains momentum

Protix and Hendrix Genetics have joined forces to develop a leading insect breeding program. Protix, leader in insect protein production,…

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Pets improve mental health, study suggests

Pets can help to improve the mental health of the owners, a study conducted by researchers from the universities of…

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Raw chicken necks linked to fatal canine paralysis

Feeding dogs raw chicken meat, particularly chicken necks, has been linked to a rare and occassionally fatal type of canine…

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New study reveals why dogs eat faeces

A study conducted by veterinary researchers at the University of California has revealed the reasons why some dogs tend to…

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Female cats more likely to be right-handed, study finds

Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast have found that female cats are much more likely to use their right paw than…

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Pet flea treatment polluting Britain’s freshwaters

A new study by insect and small animal charity Buglife has found that British freshwaters are heavily contaminated with neonicotinoids,…

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Scientists developing ‘pet translator’ to help us understand animals

American scientists are working on a tool which will translate animal’s vocalisations and facial expressions into English with the use…

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