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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“A wonderful, unusual, and healing book, full of wisdom and compassion.”—Sy Montgomery.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 Good Grief: On Loving Pets, Here and Hereafter by E.B. Bartels.From the publisher,“An unexpected,...

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Will I see you down under? (part 2).Photo: Mudassir Ali/PexelsBy Zazie Todd PhDI’ll be presenting at the Pet Professional Guild Australia conference in Sydney which runs from 14-16 June.The conference takes place at Rydges World Square in Sydney, with some practical workshops on the 14th at St. Ives Showgrounds.My talks will be on:From fearful to...

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Will I see you at this conference? It's based in NZ, but taking place online, so you can attend wherever you are.Photo: Makalu/PixabayBy Zazie Todd PhDI’ll be presenting at the New Zealand Association of Professional Dog Trainers conference in June.The conference takes place 22nd to 23rd June 2024. This year’s theme is Steady Paws, Calm...

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