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Cat stress, health & behaviour

Data suggests even stoic cats can have elevated levels of adrenaline, noradrenaline, dopamine, and other stress hormones, and that chronically stressed cats often feign sleep.  So until the cat exhibits obvious signs that attracts the owner’s attention, such as going…

Pet grief – it hurts

Pet-keeping is one of the closest forms of human-animal interaction in Western society.  Although owner-pet relationships may stem from genetically…
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TIMES Radio interview – Hanne Grice talking separation anxiety post-lockdown

With pet ownership on the rise, the global pandemic leading to dramatic changes in our pet’s routines and now owners…

Create a sensory pet garden (inside or out)

Ever heard of a sensory garden?  It’s a self-contained garden that is designed to stimulate the senses not just with…
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Staying healthy & supporting your training during COVID–19

18th March 2020 – Message from Hanne Grice These are unsettling and extraordinary times as the situation with COVID–19 remains…

Ten tips to avoid spooking your pets this Halloween

Halloween will soon be here.  While Halloween may be great fun for many, it can be a time of real…
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Dogs are eating 54,000 extra calories annually

Over-indulgence can lead to weight-gain in humans and it is the same for pets.  Whilst many owners carefully manage their…
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Calming effects of music during animal surgeries

Over the years, various studies (Wells et al., 2002; Kogan et al., 2012) have illustrated the positive benefits music therapy has…
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Did my pets know I was ill before I did?

There is plenty of anecdotal evidence from dog owners that suggest their pets have sniffed out or alerted in some…

Can our pets predict earthquakes?

Unfortunately large earthquakes cause severe damage to property and people. Often they occur without warning and can be difficult to…

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