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Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...

Pet owners have a lot of responsibilities – you’ve got to bathe, walk and feed them and, of course, shower them with plenty of love. When it comes to food, a nutritional, balanced diet is best but ...

If you’re like most dog owners, every day is Dog Day, but it officially became an international “holiday” in 2004 when its founder, Colleen Page, felt compelled to highlight the plight of dogs in ...

University of Melbourne provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation AU. When miniature dachshund Valerie was captured after 529 days alone in the wilds of Australia’s Kangaroo Island, ...

First, you get the look with those deep, soulful eyes staring into your heart. Then, the paw slowly lifts up as if she wants to shake your hand or say "Helllllooooo, I'm right here!" At that point you ...

Most of us have noticed our dog walk into the backyard and grab a chunk of dirt to nibble on. It's usually no big deal. If it happens every day, however, it's something to be concerned about. But how ...

Spring is in full swing, and summer is following right behind. It's time to go outside and play with your puppy. But, as your grass gets greener and the dog plays more, you might see him or her eating ...

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It’s not uncommon for a dog to sniff around a yard, come across a pile of poop, and gobble it up. Or even to eat its own poop. It might sound quite disgusting, but lots of dogs will eat poop at some ...

I often wonder if I could love anything as much as a dog loves food. They show a particular zeal for any type of treat, be it meat, grains, or plants. Some people affectionately refer to their furry ...