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ghost
40% of pet owners believe the animal will return and visit as a ghost
Four in ten pet owners believe their cat or dog will return to them as a ghost. Evening Express reports that nearly half of those are convinced that their dead... Read more...
blue dogs
The blue dogs of Mumbai: industrial waste blamed for colourful canines
The group of strangely coloured canines was first spotted on 11 August prompting locals to complain to the local pollution control board. The Guardian reports that authorities in Mumbai have... Read more...
pet acupuncture
Pet acupuncture: Would you try this alternative treatment?
You have probably heard of acupuncture for humans, but the ancient Chinese therapy is growing in popularity among pet owners too as a holistic supplement to traditional veterinary care. BBC... Read more...
Parrot's Last Words Key in Murder
Pet parrot helps convict wife of murdering her husband by repeating his last words
A pet parrot has helped clinch a murder conviction after repeatedly crying out the victim’s last words of “don’t shoot”. The Express reports that Bud the African Grey parrot proved... Read more...
seagull
Animal ban for woman who walked seagull in York
A woman who was arrested as she walked a seagull on a lead has been banned from keeping wild animals for a year. BBC News reports that officers found Anna... Read more...
parrots
Feathered clowns: African Grey Parrots are the talk of the town
African Grey parrots make wonderful pets, they're intelligent, beautiful birds with great “attitudes” which is why they make such brilliant companions to share a home with. However, be prepared for... Read more...
dog train
Your canine carriage awaits: Travelling with your dog on a train
If you need to take your dog somewhere with you and going by road is not an option, you might be wondering if it is possible to take your dog... Read more...
Obsessive compulsive disorder
Does your dog suffer from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?
Obsessive compulsive disorder is a psychological condition that most of us have heard of as appearing with various different forms of manifestation in the human population, although the condition is... Read more...
cat visiting
Peeping Tom! How to tell if your cat is visiting another house
For cats that are allowed free access to the outside world, unless your cat is one of the few that tends to stay close to home, the chances are that... Read more...
owning dog
Five often overlooked financial costs of dog ownership
Everyone knows that owning a dog of any size does not come cheap, even if your dog came to you free of charge in the first place! The lifetime costs... Read more...
carsickness
Poorly pooch? Dealing with your dog or puppy with carsickness
It is a simple fact of life that virtually every dog in the country will need to make a journey in the car at some point in their lives, and... Read more...
pet translators
Humans and dogs to have CONVERSATIONS within a decade as technology developed
For those who ever wondered what would happen if dogs could talk, they may soon find out as ‘pet translators’ could be available in as little as a decade. The... Read more...