Science

Doctors and vets save dogs’ lives with pioneering technique

A cutting edge technique has been used to save the lives of dogs with dodgy tickers. Veterinary cardiologists at Davies Veterinary…

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Tech company helps retailers capitalise on new trend

Pet brand PetTime aims to tackle the increase in pet obesity by helping owners to maintain pets’ diets via tech devices…

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Sir David Attenborough supports nine-year-old Lucy’s fight to save Lemur Leaf Frog

Nine-year-old schoolgirl, Lucy Marland, is to front a global educational campaign, to save one of the world’s rarest frogs. Lucy joined…

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Blue Planet Aquarium to trial world’s first automated fish health monitor

Blue Planet Aquarium, Cheshire Oaks will showcase a novel automated fish health monitor for the first time. The monitor is…

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Bearded dragons show ability to change sex

Australian central bearded dragons are able to change sex when exposed to high temperatures, claim researchers.  Lead author Dr Clare…

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Longer ‘sausage dogs’ are at risk of slipped discs

New research has found that smaller, fatter dogs with longer backs are at greater risk of slipped discs, which can…

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DNA testing discount for breed clubs

The Animal Health Trust (AHT) is launching a new discount scheme for breed clubs, which it hopes will encourage dog…

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RVC research highlights urgent welfare issues for pet dogs

Research from the Royal Veterinary College has highlighted urgent issues that need to be rectified for the improvement of pet…

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Cat owners’ open door policy is creating stress

More than 40 per cent of cat owners say their homes are entered by neighbourhood cats trying to gain attention,…

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Did dogs evolve in dumps?

Research scientists believe that dogs’ penchant for bin-rummaging could be intrinsically linked with their evolution from the wolf. A new…

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