2023-12-04 06:03
Cat and dog owners tend to experience slower cognitive decline than those who don’t have pets, according to the latest research released by the University of Maryland.
The study, pu… Read More
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2023-11-28 20:17
The FDA has yet to approve any drugs for life extension. But biotech company Loyal is now a step closer to bringing one to market—for dogs.
Photograph: MartinFredy/Getty ImagesTher… Read More
2023-11-21 17:06
There has been a rush of enthusiasm to use Berensa in older dogs suffering from arthritic and other pain since it arrived here in NZ. It’s understandable when you hear stories of dogs… Read More
2023-11-10 08:55
National air carrier Air New Zealand has recently announced that it is expanding its efforts in conservation by becoming the principal sponsor for the Conservation Dogs Programme. This prog… Read More
2023-10-30 19:26
It’s not often the dog but the person holding the leash who creates the conditions, often by neglect or abuse, for a dog to attack.
***This is a wonderful opinion piece by Marcela G… Read More
2023-10-23 23:04
Evidence shows human and pet support services should be integrated to avoid people having to relinquish their pets in a time of crisis. Keeping them often results in better health outcomes f… Read More
2023-10-21 21:27
Sue Burgess noticed her dog Rosie developed symptoms when she switched from HRT tablets to a gelA veterinary clinic has warned of an “alarming spike” in the number of pets coming… Read More
2023-10-13 00:11
I have wanted to write this post for some time; but events over the last month have prompted me that I can no longer wait.
We need to talk about qualifications, because they are not al… Read More
2023-09-24 03:01
Dog versus hedgehog. In a suburban garden, victory would go to the one with the prickled armour. On the dunes of Kaitōrete, the 25km spit of windswept land separating Te Waihora/Lake El… Read More
2023-09-14 07:23
In honor of Service Dog Awareness Month, Purina Dog Chow is joining forces with actor and singer Anthony Ramos to celebrate the finalists of this year’s Dog Chow Visible Impact Award… Read More
2023-08-20 05:17
For the last 20 years, I have always tried to have emergency supplies on hand. First it was because of the ‘millennium bug’ which threatened to shut down utilities and other… Read More
2023-08-16 07:18
Social interaction is good for human health, and a new study suggests it might be good for your dog, too.
“Where we live and who we interact with has a really strong effect on our h… Read More
2023-08-10 07:34
Earlier this week, the liquidators were called in to oversee the final days of Pet Central, a South Island-based pet retail chain.
I hate to hear when retail staff lose their jobs; they… Read More
2023-07-30 06:34
Families come in all shapes and sizes. And for a majority of Americans, family includes their pets.
Most Americans (62%) own a pet, including about a third (35%) who have more than one… Read More
2023-07-19 00:35
We’ve all seen it. Many of us have done it.
We treat dog walks as a chance to accomplish two (or three) things at once, leading our pooches around the neighborhood while gazing at o… Read More
2023-07-13 06:52
Science has shown that violence among monkeys, rats, and mice increases when the weather is warm. Now it seems we can add dogs to the list.
New findings from researchers at Harvard Medica… Read More
2023-06-30 07:16
In May, a smaller report from NZ’s Racing Integrity Board (RIB) was released.
The Supplementary Report (dated March 2023) was written at the request of the Minister of Racing. Wher… Read More
2023-06-25 21:06
There are many creative thinkers in the pet industry. The latest is a prototype Roomba® vacuum cleaner that will dispense treats.
Dubbed the Tasty Reward Emission Apparatus Thingy (T… Read More
2023-06-14 07:59
On 23 May 2023, MP Kieran McAnulty released a report about greyhound racing that was dated December 2022. Authored by the Racing Integrity Board (RIB), this report is 175 pages long.
Th… Read More
2023-06-01 19:09
Millions of people view pets as family and count on their unconditional love. While it’s hard to put a value on the human-animal bond and what it means for so many of us, the Human Ani… Read More
2023-05-14 02:09
14 May 2023 is Mother’s Day. On this Mother’s Day, I have been giving some thought to the role of us, the Dog Moms.
I know that there are people who dislike the terms &ldqu&hell…Read More
2023-04-29 07:17
The genome of the 1920s Siberian husky Balto suggests that greater genetic diversity and less inbreeding contribute to better health.
Balto with Gunnar Kaasen, his musher in the 1925 Seru… Read More
2023-04-28 23:19
Pets will soon be allowed into more than 120 archaeological sites across Greece, the country’s Culture Ministry has announced, although not in the Acropolis or some of the other top to… Read More
2023-04-21 23:57
Dogs and cats may be passing antibiotic-resistant “superbugs” to their owners, a new study warns. Researchers discovered one pet in the United Kingdom and six from Portugal were… Read More
2023-04-11 23:28
Lawmakers are weighing whether to enact a law that would require public housing agencies in Maine to allow tenants to have one or more common household pets.
“We feel this bill will… Read More
2023-03-31 00:37
On holiday in Tennessee, I visited Graceland yesterday. Another tick off my bucket list.
Whenever I travel, I (of course) look for things about dogs. According to Graceland’s off… Read More
2023-03-28 01:16
On 30 January 2023, the Paws Off Act of 2023 was introduced in the House of Representatives. The bill would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require foods containing th… Read More
2023-03-15 02:11
Following up on my previous post, the Minister for Racing, Kieran McAnulty, has responded about his report to Cabinet and release of the Racing Integrity Board report:
“The ongoing… Read More
2023-03-12 22:30
Towards the end of each calendar year, it seems that the NZ Government releases a lot of reports before staff take holidays for Christmas and the summer season. Unfortunately, this also mea… Read More
2023-03-01 23:20
The first comprehensive study on the long-term effects of a plant-based diet for dogs has been completed by clinician-scientists at Western University of Health Sciences’ College of Ve… Read More
2023-02-22 07:03
For Dame Lynley Dodd, a sketch of a dog on note paper started it all – 40 years ago.
Harry Maclary From Donaldson’s Dairy was first published in 1983. The book features Harr… Read More
2023-02-19 07:28
I see a lot of social media posts about pet insurance. Most ask for recommendations on insurers, whether pet insurance is worthwhile, and which policy is ‘best.’
Since every… Read More
2023-01-24 07:11
Spot, who was very special to me, passed away on 10 January 2023 after a short illness.
I am sure many would say that Spot is not a particularly original name for a dog, but it suited him… Read More
2023-01-17 21:26
A commitment to animal care and welfare—specifically in working dogs—is the driving force behind the newly funded research project
The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HA… Read More
2023-01-05 07:38
With a recession this year almost guaranteed, and consumers experiencing rising costs daily, I have promised readers of my newsletter my recommendations on money saving tips for dog care. I… Read More
2022-12-27 05:26
Today is the anniversary of Izzy’s passing; I have been dreading the approaching holiday season knowing that this time in 2021, her health was failing and our time together was running… Read More
2022-12-03 22:34
Pet owners may have a new reason to reach for the kibble.
Dry cat and dog food tends to be better for the environment than wet food, veterinary nutritionist Vivian Pedrinelli of the Unive… Read More
2022-11-18 19:49
Across the USA, demand for public housing is increasing because of the rapid rise in the cost of living. Unfortunately, housing authorities can impose restrictions on families that require… Read More
2022-11-12 05:12
This is Sox on Tuesday morning. He was scheduled to go to the vet for a fasting blood test and could not have his breakfast. I didn’t think it was fair to eat breakfast when he could… Read More
2022-10-25 05:08
(FilippoBacci/E+/Getty Images)How you ‘parent’ your pooch has an impact on the kind of dog it grows up to be, a new study shows. An owner who’s highly responsive to a dog&r&hell…Read More
2022-10-17 19:23
A new study measured the effects of petting a dog on human brain activity.
Dogs have previously been shown to reduce stress, but the neurological mechanisms haven’t been studied… Read More
2022-10-14 22:13
Subaru of America announced the return of Subaru Loves Pets Month, a time dedicated to supporting and celebrating shelter pets through the Subaru Loves Pets initiative. Togeth… Read More
2022-09-21 22:09
A new lab at UBC’s Vancouver campus is looking for research participants—and not just anyone will do. The criteria? Must be furry and four-legged. Enjoy belly rubs and yummy trea… Read More
2022-08-14 00:48
Leptospirosis, a disease that dogs can get from drinking water contaminated with Leptospira bacteria, can cause kidney failure, liver disease and severe bleeding into the lungs. Early detect… Read More
2022-08-08 20:34
Cornell researchers have provided the first documentation that dogs’ sense of smell is integrated with their vision and other unique parts of the brain, shedding new light on how dogs… Read More
2022-07-25 08:59
Earlier this month, owner Helen Fraser was found not guilty of a single charge – owning a dog that caused serious injury. Now that the initial flurry of social and traditional media c… Read More
2022-07-18 08:09
Sox is on a journey to be an experienced pet greyhound, with added company responsibilities for The Balanced Dog such as teaching massage workshops and presenting at events. Sox is an only… Read More
2022-07-13 07:48
If you want to find a safe neighborhood to live in, choose one where the residents trust each other – and have a lot of dogs to walk.
More people walking their dogs means less crime… Read More
2022-07-05 05:43
As employers the world over mull return-to-office plans, pitting managers and workers against one another over how much time is enough time at the office, an MSPCA-Angell poll of 500 pet own… Read More
2022-06-27 21:20
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The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) revealed results of a new publication led by researchers at the Telethon Kids Institute and The University of Wester… Read More
2022-06-20 08:04
One week ago today, our special friend Bergie passed away. I say ‘our’ because Bergie was special to Izzy and any dog that captured her heart would have always been special… Read More
2022-06-17 00:36
Many dog lovers want to know what goes on in their furry friends’ minds. Now scientists are finally getting closer to the answer. In a new study just published in the journal of Animal… Read More
2022-06-12 19:20
A protein that the body naturally produces could become an important new immunotherapy drug in the cache of cancer-fighting tools available to oncologists. UC Davis cancer researchers for bo… Read More
2022-06-07 22:19
Scent dog Silja at the Helsinki-Vantaa airport. (Image: Egil Björkman)A recent study by the University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital confirmed that scent detection do… Read More
2022-05-29 01:51
A recent study suggests that having a pet dog or a larger family in early life may protect against Crohn’s disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease.
Researchers observed that i… Read More
2022-05-19 07:27
Researchers have found that a suite of complementary tests can quantify changes in dogs suspected of suffering from cognitive decline. The approach could not only aid owners in managing thei… Read More
2022-05-10 20:29
Sox is gradually coming up to speed with all the coats, food, treats, toys and accessories he needs for pet life. This week, I added his ID tag which I chose because it featured a greyhound… Read More
2022-04-25 23:43
A new analysis suggests that most U.S. dog owners are unaware of—and do not follow—guidelines on safe pet food and dish handling from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), but… Read More
2022-04-24 20:57
A survey of veterinarians in the U.S. and Canada highlights mounting cases of cannabis poisoning among pets and sheds new light on symptoms, treatments, and outcomes. Richard Quansah Amissah… Read More
2022-04-23 06:09
In the Netherlands, thousands of dogs stay in a shelter every year. Despite the good care, a shelter can be a stressful environment for dogs. Researchers at Utrecht University investigated i… Read More
2022-04-16 06:32
This is an important question for someone like me, with a mobile practice.
Let me start by saying that I have never been a ‘car person.’ I don’t notice makes and models… Read More
2022-03-29 04:12
“Hey, Sox. We need to talk.”
‘bout what?
“About where this relationship is heading”
Whaddya mean?
“Well, you came here to stay… Read More
2022-03-26 01:35
Veterinarians and scientists from BSM Partners, the largest pet care research and consulting firm, and the University of Missouri, published an analysis of a retrospective survey that evalua… Read More
2022-03-20 01:31
If you have ever been close with a dog, the chances are that you have wondered what your canine companion might be thinking. As time goes on and your relationship grows — whether as a… Read More
2022-03-13 00:05
Dogs may also be a doctor’s best friend.
For patients suffering from pain in the emergency room, just 10 minutes with a four-legged friend may help reduce pain, according to a study… Read More
2022-03-10 07:13
Companion animals are a core part of family life in the United States, with 90 million American households having at least one pet. Many of us view pets as beloved family members who provide… Read More
2022-03-07 20:06
Rosie, my special needs foster dog, went to her forever home on the 18th of February. She provided me with canine companionship in the weeks following Izzy’s death and, although I was… Read More
2022-02-17 21:54
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Agility dogs lacking core strength from routine physical exercise and those participating in activities like flyball may be more susceptible to one of t… Read More
2022-02-07 18:00
New research finds that dogs being walked in nature reserves contribute a significant amount of nutrients to the environment through their faeces and urine, which researchers warn could nega… Read More
2022-01-17 07:22
Rosie is my foster dog; she arrived one month ago exactly, on 17 December 2021.
Rosie is an affectionate black greyhound who has had three unsuccessful adoption placements. You see… Read More
2022-01-13 18:41
A new Synchrony study, “Lifetime of Care,”1 has revealed that 7 out of 10 pet owners consider their pets family members; however, nearly half underestimated the lifetime cost of… Read More
2022-01-09 01:13
Over 10,000 people in Europe use an assistance dog; think of guide dogs for the blind and visually impaired, hearing or signal dogs for the deaf and hard of hearing, medical response dogs an… Read More
2022-01-04 18:49
Have you ever noticed that the rectangular film frame is less suited to the human body shape than to the four-legged format of the dog?
That’s right: cinema was made for dogs. But s… Read More
2022-01-02 04:29
Over the last few days I have thought a lot about what to write about Izzy, my best friend who joined my life in October 2014 and sadly had to leave it on 27 December 2021.
When I first m… Read More
2021-12-30 22:19
Could pets offer “probiotic” benefits to their owners?
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) are set to investigate whether pe… Read More
2021-12-28 19:55
Scientists have identified a series of molecular candidates for those parts of dog allergens that cause immune reactions in people—the first step in developing a vaccine against most c… Read More
2021-12-13 19:19
It’s time to slip on your boots and grab the lead because walking a dog is better at combating stress that strolling alone, a new study has found.
Darrya/Getty ImagesAccording to sc… Read More
2021-12-06 06:12
Dog breeds are often recognized for distinctive traits — the short legs of a dachshund, wrinkled face of a pug, spotted coat of a Dalmatian. Unfortunately, the genetics that give vario… Read More
2021-11-17 19:41
Ed, a Bull Terrier, loves his regular massage sessions. Ed responds to massage much like a person does, so we decided to cover him in a blanket and take a video.
I have launched this vid… Read More
2021-11-11 20:06
Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have found that people may not recognize that their dog is stressed when exposed to common household noises. While it’s well establi… Read More
2021-11-08 07:23
A Wellington dog donning a new, longer lasting metal dog tag. Photo credit: Wellington City CouncilEach year in New Zealand, there is an annual renewal process for our dog’s regis… Read More
2021-10-30 22:41
Pets are not the only ones who experience separation anxiety; their people do too.
Washington State University researchers surveyed a sample of new first-year college students leaving pet… Read More
2021-10-19 22:20
Would you risk your life for your fur baby? A new survey reveals that three in five Americans would willingly run into a burning building to save their pet.
The poll of 2,000 cat and dog… Read More
2021-10-16 20:32
A study involving some 11,000 dogs carried out at the University of Helsinki demonstrated that the gender, age and breed of the dog, as well as any behavioural problems and certain environme… Read More
2021-10-12 21:48
It’s hard to heal in your hospital bed if you’re concerned about your pets at home.
Credit: Bryan McCulloughTiffany Braley, M.D., M.S., an associate professor of neurology at… Read More
2021-10-08 07:26
Image by Chen Vision, licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0A textile-based implant containing cartilage derived from stem cells reduced pain and restored hip joint function to baseline levels in a stu… Read More
2021-09-29 02:38
I have been in professional practice since 2009 and one of the more consistent battles I have fought over the years is to ensure that dog massage is recognized for the professional skills an… Read More
2021-09-12 01:19
A study published in Scientific Reports compared dogs’ spontaneous reactions to intentional and unintentional human behavior and found that dogs reacted differently depending… Read More
2021-09-09 08:49
Last week, a new review report into the greyhound racing industry in New Zealand was released. As most of you know, greyhound welfare is a topic near and dear to my heart because Izzy is an… Read More
2021-08-22 01:04
Note from DoggyMom: Not all statistics are created equal. This study relied upon comments in pet forums and other social media. It fails to recognise, for example, that the Labrador Retr… Read More
2021-08-21 01:58
Domestic dogs show many adaptations to living closely with humans, but they do not seem to reciprocate food-giving, according to an Austrian study published in the open-access journal P… Read More
2021-08-15 23:25
An international team of researchers including scientists from the Institute of Genetics of the University of Bern has unraveled the enigma of inheritance of coat color patterns in dogs. The… Read More
2021-08-09 08:37
Things have been so busy this year that I have had to start scheduling time off so I can attend to my own business and have special time with Izzy.
Today, we started the day at the vet fo… Read More
2021-08-05 23:49
Every year, thousands of dogs end up in a shelter in the Netherlands. Experts expect an increase in this number in the upcoming period, when people go back to the office after working from h… Read More
2021-07-20 00:17
If you feel like your dog gets you in a way that most other animals don’t, you’re right. Credit: canine.org, Jared LazarusYou know your dog gets your gist when you point and say… Read More
2021-07-18 19:37
Within the last seven weeks, I have seen several dogs in my practice reach end of life. This is never an easy time, as I work in the energy field of a dog that is leaving while supporting t… Read More
2021-07-09 19:31
Editor’s Note (tongue in cheek): Talk about a shitty job…
Proteins from frozen canine faeces have been successfully extracted for the first time to reveal more about the die… Read More
2021-07-07 21:31
The Balanced Dog is a fully mobile practice. Working in home gives me much better information than if I practiced in a clinic setting. Clinics are not a normal environment for a dog and so… Read More
2021-06-23 20:09
It’s one of the iconic images of early Antarctica exploration: the heroic explorer sledding through the icy wastelands from his loyal team of canine companions.
But new research ana… Read More
2021-06-13 21:46
Researchers evaluated social communication skills in 375 budding service dogs with Canine Companions. Courtesy of Canine CompanionsDogs may have earned the title “man’s best frie… Read More
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