Latest articles by Joe Dunne
Common Conditions
The wild ancestors of dogs, wolves, often die before they reach 10 years old; in contrast, most pet dogs will live to 10, 12, 16 or even older. Thanks to better quality food, shelter, veterinary care and owner understand…
News and Comment
Puppy yoga – the term might raise a few eyebrows, but this is the newest trend doing the rounds with celebrities and influencers. And what could be the problem? Exercise but with cute puppies – what’s not to love? Howeve…
Behaviour
Everyone dreams, and most of us have the occasional nightmare too. Nightmares can be unpleasant, and we wonder why our brains have to treat us so unkindly. Studying the brain is complicated, and even more so in animals.
Animal Welfare
Most of you have heard of the RSPCA and may have an idea of what they are for. Some of you may even donate to, volunteer with or use their services. Today we thought we’d look into the history of the RSPCA, what they act…
Dogs
In the UK, it is widely advised that most female dogs are spayed if they aren’t going to be bred from. Traditionally, this was recommended to be done around 6 months of age. But in recent decades the appropriate timing o…
Cats
Since time immemorial, humans and cats have lived alongside each other. Initially kept for hunting disease-spreading and food-eating vermin like rats and mice, cats have exploded in popularity to become the second most p…
