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Dog breeds are often recognized for distinctive traits — the short legs of a dachshund, wrinkled face of a pug, spotted coat of a Dalmatian. Unfortunately, the genetics that give various breeds their particular attributes are often the result of inbreeding. This is research from UC Davis.

The quote of the month is from the Greek philosopher, Diogenes. Check it out!

Ed, a Bull Terrier, is a regular client for massage. Ed behaves much the way a human does during massage and so we decided to put a blanket over him and film a session. This video is being used to promote gift vouchers for Christmas 2021. Give the calorie-free gift of massage this Christmas!

In the November issue of NZ Dog World, I pay tribute to my friend Jenny Hamilton. Jenny lost her battle with cancer on 11 September 2021. She is sorely missed.

Researchers at UC Davis found that high-frequency, intermittent noises such as the battery warning of a smoke detector are more likely to cause a dog anxiety, rather than low-frequency, continuous noise.

Councils including Wellington, Christchurch and Selwyn are instituting lifelong metal dog tags in an effort to reduce plastic waste

November is the month notable for Thanksgiving Day. Let's give thanks

A survey from Washington State University of new college students revealed that students who had dogs at home tended to report more attachment to their pets—and more separation anxiety—than those with cats and other types of pets.

This was a survey from a pet insurance firm in the USA - but I'm pretty sure that Kiwis will feel similarly about their pets. The people who hire me to work with their dogs definitely consider them family, and I see the evidence of their connection.

When clinicians discovered a pattern amongst patients that they were concerned about their pets at home, they decided to conduct a small survey about the need for urgent pet care. There are many pet parents who are socially isolated or who have few friends and family who can assist in a 'pinch.' Having been in hospital myself a few times, having a good caregiver for my dog has always been a priority.