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In this post, I talk about health care rather than sick care for dogs. I sometimes am asked to work with dogs only when they are palliative care cases; but my real passion is supporting dogs for lifelong wellness and working with them on the journey of ageing.

Researchers at the University of Technology Sydney have found that dog hair is highly effective in absorbing oil spills. Could this be a new, sustainable use for dog grooming waste?

Researchers at UC Davis have published the results of a 10-year study across 35 breeds to give guidelines about when (and if) to neuter your dog.

In the July edition of the Canine Corner, I discuss the research from the UK about the pressures on a dog's neck when they are walked with the lead attached to their collar. I see many dogs with neck problems in my practice - virtually all have been walked on collars with various degrees of on-lead training.

This post on DoggyMom.com is a compilation of the photos/words that Izzy hosted on our Facebook page during the Covid-19 lockdown.

In the June edition of NZ Dog World, I asked my clients about what positive ageing means for dogs and there were several common themes...

Researchers at the University of Bath are honing the ability to film dogs in 3D without expensive multi-camera setups like those used in the movies. While it is tempting to make this technology into computer games, the application to dog rehabilitation and gait analysis are what intrigues me. I would love to have the technology adapted so I can use it in my practice.

A research team at the Baylor College of Medicine have published results into a small study about the effects of CBD oil on arthritic dogs. The study showed that in dogs diagnosed with the condition, CBD treatment significantly improved quality of life as documented by both owner and veterinarian assessments. Please understand that, to date, neither NZ's MPI nor the US's FDA have approved any CBD oil products for use on dogs.

Researchers at Arizona State University have published a study which indicates that dogs want to help - they just need to know how. The sounds of a distressed owner encouraged 84% of the test group to go about rescuing their owners who were 'trapped' in a box.

In the last segment of my ageing dogs series, I discuss the other care options available through veterinarians. The field of regenerative medicine is offering new hope for chronic pain sufferers, for example.