Dogs have evolved with lots of activity and movement. In their distant – and perhaps not so distant – past, they spent most of their
Separation anxiety in dogs is a serious condition that has significant impacts on a dog’s wellbeing. In fact, about 17% of all dogs have separation
Is taking your dog out for a walk no longer fun because they pull on the lead? There are several reasons why your dog may
In many ways, dogs are just like us. They need a comfortable place to live, tasty food and good company to feel happy. But in
I felt devastated when our lovely family dog, Thierry, couldn’t keep up with us anymore when he was about 12 years old. He would pace
Have you ever seen your dog acting weird? Does your dog chase his tail or circle around several times a day? Or does she growl
“When I feel stressed, my dog starts to shiver and she does not know what to do. I try to comfort her but I have
Dogs and humans have been living together for thousands of years. And during this time, we have developed an incredible and unbreakable bond with each
Does your dog bark, lunge or growl at other dogs when you take her out on a walk? This is a very common problem and
Does your dog sometimes snap at someone? Or do you take your beloved pet to the park and she lashes out to other dogs? Frustrating,
There are trillions of bacteria living in an animal’s gut. You’ve probably heard that these gut microbes are important for health and digestion, and that
Sheep farming systems extensive in many countries, which means that the amount of land used is relatively large while the input of resources is relatively
You have probably heard this argument many times in defence of the factory farming industry: if animals have never experienced any better conditions, then that
Many horses kept for sports or recreational use are housed in individual stables, some only for a part of the day and others permanently. Some
When we think of animal emotions and welfare, we often think about the negative aspects. We think about animals living in impoverished environments, animals lacking
Have you ever wondered how you can tell how your sheep feels? Observing the emotions of sheep can be really difficult because sheep tend not
As all animal friends have probably experienced, it often seems that animals can feel empathy for each other and sometimes even for a member of a different
Many animals have the capacity to feel basic emotions. Nowthere are hints that even honeybees may be able to experience more than just their honey.
