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Experts uncover why cats are prone to kidney disease

Written by Charlie King | 5 Mar 2026

Researchers from the University of Nottingham have uncovered a surprising biological quirk in domestic cats that may help explain why they are so prone to chronic kidney disease…. read more.

Researchers create world’s largest dog and cat tumour database

Written by Charlie King | 3 Mar 2026

Researchers from the University of Liverpool’s Veterinary Data Science Group and the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria have created the world’s largest open-source database of canine… read more.

Heads or tails: Does it matter what part of a therapy dog gets patted?

Written by Charlie King | 25 Feb 2026

Is it a scratch behind the ears while staring into those puppy dog eyes, or is it a gentle pat on the back and a wagging tail that… read more.

Selected dog breeds with most breathing trouble identified in new study

Written by Charlie King | 24 Feb 2026

In short-skulled (brachycephalic) dogs, a very flat face, collapsing nostrils, and a plump physique are associated with difficulty breathing, with Pekingeses and Japanese Chins at especially high risk,… read more.

Simple at-home tests for detecting cat, dog viruses

Written by Charlie King | 10 Feb 2026

Pet owners want quick answers when their beloved cat or dog is sick. And if these furry friends are experiencing digestive distress, lethargy and fever, it’s important to… read more.

1 in 5 surveyed UK adults who have experienced the death of a pet report it as more distressing than experienced human deaths, with significant rates of prolonged grief disorder symptoms also being reported following pet loss

Written by Charlie King | 23 Jan 2026

Article URL: https://plos.io/3LmqYmf Background Prolonged grief disorder (PGD) is a psychiatric disorder in ICD-11 and DSM-5-TR that can only be diagnosed following the death of a person. Despite considerable… read more.

What is that dog taking? CBD supplements could make dogs less aggressive over time, study finds

Written by Charlie King | 5 Dec 2025

In humans, CBD is thought to have therapeutic effects for some conditions including chronic pain, nausea, or inflammation. Now, dogs may be reaping some of the benefits, too,… read more.

Significant interest in vegan pet diets revealed by largest surveys to date

Written by Charlie King | 22 Nov 2025

Two pioneering studies published in the journal Animals have explored how dog and cat guardians perceive more sustainable pet food options. Co-led by Griffith University Adjunct Professor Andrew Knight, the… read more.

A new network could help predict health problems in your pup

Written by Charlie King | 22 Sep 2025

A network analysis of more than 26,000 dogs and their health conditions helps reveal which diseases tend to go together, providing data that veterinarians and researchers can use… read more.

New reporting guidelines improve transparency in veterinary pathology AI research

Written by Charlie King | 10 Sep 2025

A new article in Veterinary Pathology introduces a 9-point checklist designed to improve the reporting quality of studies that use artificial intelligence (AI)-based automated image analysis (AIA). As AI tools… read more.

Vegan dog food provides similar nutrients to meat-based diets, new study finds

Written by Charlie King | 7 Sep 2025

A new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found that vegan diets for dogs sold in the UK provide similar nutrition to meat-based diets…. read more.

Predicting respiratory disorder mortality in dogs

Written by Charlie King | 30 Aug 2025

Respiratory disorders in dogs can quickly become critical and are reported to be the second leading cause of cardiac arrest in canines. Therefore, it is necessary to take… read more.

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