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Sleep is one of the most important components of health for dogs and humans. Sleep allows the body and brain to recover, process
information, and be ready for the next day. Most adult dogs sleep for an average of 12 and 14 hours daily. Enjoy this column all about the importance of sleep for your dog.

This is a Mutual Rescue story about Rudy and Topa and has links to organisations working with animals in Venezuela following their June 2026 earthquakes.

This study of rural communities found similarities in the human-animal bond.

This month's quote is from tv presenter Jeremy Clarkson.

Microplastics are a global environmental health concern. In this research out of the UK, it was found that exposure to microplastics was greater in commercial wet pet foods because the dog needs to ingest more of the food to meet its daily nutritional requirements. Lots more research is needed in this topic in both humans and companion animals.

An industry’s social license to operate depends on public trust. In an era of growing concern for animal welfare, that trust will increasingly require verifiable evidence. When an industry publishes its own welfare data, how can anyone check it? A research team at the University of Melbourne built AI agents to go through the public records on fatalities in greyhound racing and found a rising death rate in greyhound racing in Great Britain.

A dog's paws are remarkable structures: compact, resilient, and essential to movement. Despite this, they are often overlooked in routine care.

A renowned university MIT, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, dog Vinny has graduated with his Mum complete in his own cap and gown. I wonder how many New Zealand universities would allow a dog to be part of the ceremony?

The quote of the month for June is by the legendary Sir David Attenborough, who celebrated his 100th birthday last month.

There are two kinds of homebuyers: those with pets and those without. And for pet owners, a home purchase can hinge on whether a listing works as well for their pet as it does for them, according to new data.