Dogs

Sick Puppies: What is the mystery illness spreading among dogs in US?

Several states in the US have reported a mysterious disease in dogs, dubbed ‘atypical canine infectious respiratory disease’ by the Oregon Department of Agriculture. The cause of the illness, which has taken the lives of some furry friends, remains unknown

What is Brucella canis, an incurable dog disease jumping to humans in the UK?

Brucella canis is an infection that can potentially spread from dogs to humans. The symptoms include fever, headaches, weight loss, and in serious cases, infections of the blood, heart, bone, brain, and brain tissue. No fatal cases of the infection in humans have been reported yet

What are American XL Bully dogs? Why is Britain banning them?

British prime minister Rishi Sunak has announced a ban on American XL Bully dogs by the end of the year after a man was killed in a suspected attack. The dogs were originally bred from American pit bull terriers and American Staffordshire terriers and first appeared in the UK around 2014 or 2015

Poop Patrol: Why a French town is introducing DNA testing for dogs

The mayor of French town Beziers has introduced mandatory DNA tests, meaning street cleaners will be able to take samples from droppings they find in the centre of the town to identify the owners. Those responsible for failing to pick up their animals' poo will be forced to pay a €120 cleaning fee

Dog's Fury: How climate change is making dogs more aggressive

The effects of climate change extend to dogs as much as to people. A recent study found that canines are more likely to act aggressively on hot, polluted days than on cold, rainy days. Dog bite incidents increased on hotter days but decreased on cool ones

Oh Dog! Why canine attacks are on the rise in India

A survey has found that 82 per cent of people believe that attacks by stray or pet dogs are an issue in their area, city or district. This comes amid recent reports of stray dogs mauling children to death and pet dogs targeting people in the localities or even their own owners

Bow WOW: UK’s Crufts dog show is sure to make you go, ‘Awww’

Run by the The Kennel Club, Crufts is the biggest dog show in the world. It began on 9 March amid wintry weather and a little snow. There are more than 18,000 adorable pooches from all over the world in Birmingham and they are putting their best paw forward

'Layer of Carcasses on the Ground': How 60-year-old South Korean man starved 1,000 dogs to death

The South Korean police investigating the animal abuse case said that the accused has admitted to 'taking in abandoned dogs and starving them until they died'. The canines were housed in cages, bags, and rubber boxes

For the Love of Dog: How once-popular breeds like rough collies, bloodhounds are likely to go extinct in the UK

King Charles spaniels were loved by King Charles II so much that he didn’t part with them. The movie ‘Lassie’ made rough collies very popular. But now these breeds are at risk and there is fear in the UK that they will die out

Explained: How animals are suffering and orphaned by the Russia-Ukraine war

During the early stages of the war, nearly 5,500 pets were rescued and placed in new homes outside of Ukraine, while another 1,500 were adopted within the country. However, adoptions have recently slowed