It was a member of the public who rushed Max in on a drizzly Saturday afternoon. Max, a small scruffy dog of indeterminate breed, had run straight out in front of their car, chasing a squirrel. Although they’d stood hard…

Vomiting in pets is often a cause for concern. Not only is it unpleasant for the pet but as owners it can be concerning there may be something wrong with them. If you are a rat owner however then vomiting should never be…

Humans have been influencing the appearance, health, and behaviour of their canine companions ever since domesticating them. Today, dogs come in all shapes and sizes, with a range of behavioural traits. With this diversi…

There are a number of breeds that fall within the ‘short nose’ category within the dog world. Pugs, French Bulldogs, English Bulldogs are some of the most well known; but this can also include dogs like some Chihuahuas,…

Our four-legged friends display a range of behaviours, some playful, some endearing or funny, but what do they mean? Why do our dogs bring us toys? Unfortunately our dogs cannot speak to us; and so many of the behaviours…

In general, geldings tend to be unaffected by the presence of mares. However, some will show unwanted stallion-like behaviour, such as performing the flehmen response, snorting, arousal and even mounting mares. At best,…