The most common problems are fear, especially fear of loud noises, and not doing what the guardian wants, such as not coming when called. Photo: Mikkel Bendix/Pexels By Zazie Todd PhD New research published in the Journal of Veterinary Behavior shows that if your dog has a behaviour issue, you’re not alone. Importantly, the study […]
Thessaly farmers issue urgent appeal for animal feed: ‘Animals that survived floods will die of starvation’
Animal breeders in central Greece lost over 50,000 animals in the floods, while the surviving flocks face an urgent shortage of animal feed, farmers said in Thessaly. According to early estimates, nearly 100,000 young animals drowned in the floods of Thessaly and parts of Central Greece, central to Greek agricultural and livestock economy. Tyrnavos Yiannis […]
New progress in fight against puppy mills shows caring about companion animals is a nonpartisan issue
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block In a country where political tempers often run hot, agreement can seem incredibly rare. But, regardless of party affiliation, a consensus is emerging that our companion animals should be treated with basic decency—and this is not how kitten and puppy mills treat dogs and cats. While we advocate for […]
MotoGP riders want ‘unacceptable’ Phillip Island animal issue tackled
MotoGP riders want Australian Grand Prix venue Phillip Island to address the “unacceptable” issue of animals on track, with wildlife a recurring theme this weekend. Two track sessions on Saturday – Moto3 practice and Moto2 qualifying – were cut short due to the presence of large birds on the racing surface, while wallabies were on […]