Is your dog going through a ruff time? Dog owners are being asked to lookout for signs their four-legged friend is suffering from canine depression. Dogs can be going through a ruff time, too. Studies have shown a dog’s brain is similar to that of a human’s, and in the 1980s, Dr. Nicholas Dodman of the School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University discovered that dogs can experience the chemical and hormonal changes that bring about depression and anxiety in humans. Unfortunately, dog s can’t talk or communicate their inner feelings with their humans, so dog owners should be on the lookout for signs their four-legged friend is suffering from depression. How to tell if your dog is depressed, many symptoms of cine depression could also be linked to chronic pain and poor health, so if you notice your dog has multiple symptoms, call your vet to first rule out […]

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Cat owners should stop saying “Here, puss” to moggies because it is “like swearing at them”. A pet charity says words with “s” in them sound like aggressive hissing. PDSA vet nurse Gemma Renwick added: “Cats pick up on certain sounds and tend to prefer fewer ‘s’ sounds. The ‘s’ noise is similar to a cat hissing, which is almost like swearing at them every time you want their attention. “Consider speaking their language and meowing at them. “Unlike hissing, adult cats don’t really meow at one another, but do use meows to communicate with us humans.” Gemma warned feline fans of several moggy mistakes ahead of next Tuesday’s annual #HugYourCatDay — including cuddles. She said: “Hugging, and other approaches we may consider signs of affection, can actually be detrimental. “If a cat runs away as you come towards them or they dash off as soon as you let go, […]

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