Taking good care of your pets can include leaving clear directions to ensure their needs are met once you’re gone.
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Sniffing is a low-impact, low-cost and very valuable mental workout for dogs.
Pregnancy dramatically changes the lives of expectant parents, and many dog owners see their dogs change with it.
Pet guardians’ concerns can help illuminate how people’s and pets’ well-being are intertwined. It may also inspire policies that are more supportive of both animals and people.
During the recent mass protests and political unrest in Indonesia, the looted homes of politicians in Jakarta revealed unexpected victims: the MPs pet cats.
Understanding why so many pets are overweight and what really helps them stay lean.
Feline dementia is thought to affect almost half of cats over the age of 15.
Cats are safer indoors. But if they’re used to roaming freely, containing them can cause problems – here’s what you need to know.
Some human medicines are safe and effective for pets – but others can be harmful if misused.
From sand flies to ticks, climate change is helping exotic parasites hitch a ride into the UK. Here’s what that means for pets – and people.
There are numerous documented examples of antibiotic-resistant superbugs being passed from pet to person.
It is commonly believed that pets provide important benefits to their owners — but research suggests we may need to reconsider.
Americans treat pets like family. So why do many people not know how to support friends and family when they lose a beloved pet?
A new study finds that dogs’ mitigation of human stress is more biologically complex than scientists previously understood.
Sunburn and skin cancer in pets explained.
We’ve genetically selected dogs to want to be with us, and unfortunately this means many don’t cope well when they’re alone.
Some studies indicate children with pets may be less likely to have allergies. But the evidence can be tricky to interpret.
Hay fever season is here and your pet might be suffering too.
The blooms have become an annual problem in the Great Lakes. DNA studies show what’s growing there and why it’s dangerous.
The story of Valerie, the dachshund recaptured after almost 18 months living on Kangaroo Island raises serious questions about what life is best for our pets.
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Senior Lecturer in Animal Science, Nottingham Trent University
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