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Is it both breeders and puppy buyers' responsibility to improve the health and happiness of our dog population?

Some food for thought from What's In My Genes:

The health of our UK dog population is heading into crisis. Dogs unable to breath, walk, run, play, heads too small for their brains, living in constant pain and /or discomfort which as well as causing mental distress/heartache and financial difficulties for puppy buyers is leading to problems with aggression/behaviour with even more animals ending up in rescue.

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Episode 237 - dogs got me through a heart attack

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Released Sat July 24, 2021
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When Scott Watkins had a heart attack, his dogs inspired to get healthy and stay healthy. Scott has his own dogs and offers holiday care for others' dogs. This interview is a great illustration of how our dogs become intertwined with every aspect of our lives.

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Mella Thermometer

Mella Pet Care has made the first axillary (non-rectal) pet thermometer.

Daniella Morgan-Pascualvaca

Daniella is passionate about helping pet parents to help their pets be as healthy as possible.

Ben Seidman

Ben Seidman is helping vets and pet parents monitor animals' health.

Indie is all better

Indie - a 10 year-old Miniature Dachshund – from Greasby on the Wirral has won a bravery award following her dramatic recovery from life-saving surgery by the orthopaedic team at ChesterGates Veterinary Specialists.

Rescuing a dog could help you achieve better physical and mental health

Saving one dog won’t change the world - but the world will change forever for that dog and new owner

Dogs help man in many ways; from acting as the ears and eyes for those impaired of sight and sound, to sniffing out lost people or harmful substances, to protecting our family and property. But dogs can also perform an incredible, life-saving role - with no training.

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Kona looking up to Lowell

Our pets look to us to keep them happy and healthy. Lowell's app Well Informed Pet can help you do just that.

Lowell Kaufman and Kona

Lowell Kaufman with Kona, the dog who inspired the app Well Informed Pet.

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