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The book Buddhism for Pet Lovers uses the principles of Tibetan Buddhism to explain our relationship with companion animals and what we can do to enhance our bond. The chapter on end of life has been particularly useful since I have lost several dogs in my practice over the last 7 weeks.

In my July column for NZ Dog World, I discuss 'what's in a name' after researching geographical locations with dog-themed names - thanks to the role of dogs in their history.

Proteins from frozen canine faeces have been successfully extracted for the first time to reveal more about the diets of Arctic sled dogs.

In this blog post, I share a short video of Dalmatian Velo's greeting when I arrived at his home for his regular therapy session. Beyond starting the day in a positive way for both of us, the greeting gives me important information that I couldn't necessarily see in a clinic setting. Mobile services are excellent for many reasons!

The quote of the month for July is from Leonardo da Vinci and features long-time client, Stan

Research from our own Canterbury Museum shows that the early explorers of Antarctica had the right food food their dogs, but they underestimated how many calories the dogs needed

Researchers at the University of Arizona are studying communication skills in puppies as part of research into finding the dogs which make the best assistance dogs. Puppies have the innate ability to communicate and learn more as they grow...

In my latest blog, I discuss the various ways our business supports the local community and charitable causes. I am often approached to make donations to fundraisers, but there are other ways businesses can give back and pay it forward, too.

Indie Vets is a new collective of privately-owned and operated vet clinics in New Zealand. You'd be surprised to know just how few independent clinics which are left in the country. In this NZ Dog World column, I discuss the challenges and benefits of running an independent practice.

The relationship a dog has with its owner is related to its stress level, suggests new research.