The unconditional support dogs offer us may have been particularly valuable for some of us during the ongoing coronavirus crisis. On National Dog Day - and every today - we celebrate our companions’ r...
Results demonstrating critical differences between dog and human plaque and explaining why dogs are more prone to gum disease than tooth decay were presented to the British Veterinary Dental Associati...
Scientists often look to fellow experts, other professions and published work for inspiration, or more simply, stand on the shoulders of giants. This is exactly what the ...
A walk in the local park is enough to see how many people have welcomed a new puppy into their lives during lockdown. It’s no surprise that we crave the loving companionship of a dog during these toug...
Billions of tiny bugs share our daily lives. They sample our food and drink, they experience the stresses we endure and they are affected by the illnesses we suffer. These bugs are the bacteria and th...
To maximise the performance of sports horses, it is important that their energy demands are met. To do this, their diets are commonly supplemented with cereal grains that provide an important source o...
Let’s take it back to basics. The foods and liquids we consume enter our digestive tract, which is essentially a tube that goes from our mouth to our anus. The body secretes enzymes and biochemicals i...
Most dogs and cats will suffer from gum disease during their lives. Although reversible in the early stages, the consequences as it progresses are significant. Without veterinary intervention, pain an...