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While grain-free pet food store sales grew 500 percent in the USA between 2011 and 2019, the incidence of dilated cardiomyopathy did not. This retrospective study questions the widely reported conclusion that DCM in many breeds of dogs was linked to the feeding of grain-free foods.

Researchers connected to the Dog Aging Project discuss canine cognitive disorder and why it is very similar to Alzheimer's Disease in humans

In the March edition of NZ Dog World magazine, I discuss social media and influencers - canine influencers to be exact. Is there such a thing as the Kim Kardashian of Dogs?

Dogs may also be a doctor’s best friend. For patients suffering from pain in the emergency room, just 10 minutes with a four-legged friend may help reduce pain, according to a new study.

Research shows our pets can also strengthen our relationships and trust with other people. In addition, pets contribute positively to trust in our broader social communities.

Rosie left several weeks ago, and in the intervening time I've reflected on our life with dogs which is far too short. Enjoy these life lessons and photos of Rosie who is now enjoying her forever home in Blenheim.

The quote of the month for March is from actor Bill Murray...

“We found fitness matters for dogs just like it does for people, and we haven’t shown that before, says a researcher at Washington State University who has studied cruciate ligament tears in agility dogs. Core strength is key.

In the February edition of NZ Dog World, I speak with Head of Brand for Trustpower, Carolyn Schofield, about the company's powerful ad featuring an amputee dog finding his forever home with a fellow amputee.

The researchers call for land managers, especially in low nutrient ecosystems, to emphasise the negative fertilisation effects of dogs to visitors, encouraging them to remove their dogs’ faeces. They also call for leash use to be enforced more stringently and the establishment of more off-leash dog parks to reduce the pressure on nature reserves.