There are new guidelines for advertisers and any organization that uses images of dogs in public communications. Here’s the infographic that explains them.The Welsh Corgi is one of the breeds that often has an extreme conformation, meaning care should be taken if choosing this breed to use in advertising, according to the new guidelines. Photo:...

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Love your pets and love to read about animals? This upcoming book festival is for you!By Zazie Todd PhDNothing is better than relaxing on the couch with your dog or cat and reading a book by one of your favourite authors. Except maybe listening to your favourite author talk about that book…Well you and your...

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Why it's so important to prepare your dog ahead of the baby's arrival, and what you can do to help your dog cope with the impending changes in routine etc.By Zazie Todd PhDWatch the latest episode of The Pawsitive Post in Conversation below or on Youtube, listen below or via your favourite podcast app, or...

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My next book will be out in a few months. Check out this beautiful cover!By Zazie Todd PhDThis page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you I am so excited to share the cover of my next book with you! Bark! The Science of Helping Your...

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And mixed breeds live longer, on average, than purebred cats.Photo: SeraphP/ShutterstockBy Zazie Todd PhDResearchers have created new life tables for domestic cats that show how long they live on average, and how much longer their life is likely to be at any given age.The study, which is published in Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery,...

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New research adds more dog breeds to the list of those for which there are guidelines on when to spay or neuter them based on the health risks.Photo: Victoria Rak/ShutterstockBy Zazie Todd PhDThis page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you.In North America, it’s...

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What are the disorders that tend to affect brachycephalic (flat-faced) pets, and what can be done to help with guests Dr. Dan O'Neill and Dr. Rowena Packer of the Royal Veterinary College.By Zazie Todd PhDWatch episode 17 of The Pawsitive Post in Conversation below or on Youtube, listen below or via your favourite podcast app...

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“Deeply reported and vividly told, Brookshire’s exploration of our most reviled animal neighbours will forever change how you see nature and our relationship to it.”—Riley Black. By Zazie Todd PhDThis page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you This month, the Animal Book Club is reading...

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Now that many more options are available for our pets, do people think advanced veterinary care is always a good thing or that it sometimes goes too far?Photo: SeventyFour/ShutterstockBy Zazie Todd PhDThis page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you.These days, veterinary medicine is...

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Zazie and Kristi are joined by Grant Hayter-Menzies to talk about his book, Freddie: The Rescue Dog Who Rescued Me.By Zazie Todd PhD.Watch episode 16 of The Pawsitive Post in Conversation below or on Youtube, listen below or via your favourite podcast app (including Apple, Spotify), or scroll down to read highlights.      About this episodeThis...

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