A single mother who had part of her cheek torn off when she was attacked without warning by a friend’s dachshund has said her “life has been ruined” and her self-esteem has been “absolutely destroyed” by the scar left by the dog. dog left behind. Kelly Allen, 45, from Swansea, was enjoying a few drinks … Read more
Scientists have studied more than half a million dogs to discover trends in lifespan.Catherine Falls Commercial / Getty Images Scientists in Britain have investigated how a dog’s breed, size, gender and facial shape affect its lifespan. Flat-faced dogs, large dogs and male dogs tend to live shorter lives, the scientists found. Breeds that live the … Read more
People talk to their pets every day: praise when they are good, reassurance when they are confused, and affection when they cuddle. We also speak to animals when they misbehave. “Why did you do that?” someone could ask their dog. Or we can scold the cat: “Don’t touch that!” – as we move a family … Read more
More and more travelers want to take their dogs to the slopes. Here’s how to do that There’s nothing like a little snow and ice to add a little danger to your morning walk with the dog. My own inelegant, anxious staggering in the mud is bad enough when I’m alone, so adding my small … Read more
Taking your pup on holiday can be cheaper than paying for a kennel – Anastasiia Cherniavskaia/iStockphoto Dog beds with four-poster beds, tasting menus with tail stories, puppacinos for breakfast: hotels are giving in to the paw patrols more than ever. But while Britain has long been a nation of dog lovers, aren’t we going a … Read more
The mysterious respiratory illness that may have sickened dozens of dogs across the country could be caused by a new type of bacterial infection that could be very good at evading dogs’ immune systems, researchers say. Some dogs have died from the disease, which starts with coughing that can last for weeks, watery eyes and … Read more