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Jacqueline Boyd

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Pets on skinny jabs? Here’s how to help them lose weight naturally

Pets on skinny jabs? Here’s how to help them lose weight naturally

Understanding why so many pets are overweight and what really helps them stay lean.

04.09.2025 4

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Jacqueline Boyd

Pets can get sunburned too – what you need to know

Sunburn and skin cancer in pets explained.

11.07.2025 4

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Jacqueline Boyd

Pets get hay fever too – how to spot it and manage it

Hay fever season is here and your pet might be suffering too.

03.07.2025 4

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Why it’s not safe for dogs to drink from communal water bowls

Cute though they are, a host of germs could be lurking in those bowls.

17.04.2025 3

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When dogs return to nature – just how domesticated are our pooches really?

The story of a miniature dachshund surviving in the wild shows we may not know our pets as well as we might like to think.

15.04.2025 4

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Dogs see their world through smell – and scientists are starting to translate it like never before

It’s hard to imagine what it’s like to experience the world more through scent than sight.

01.04.2025 7

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Perfect pet presents this Christmas, and ones to avoid – from an expert in animal welfare

Pets are increasingly viewed as integral family members. This often means owners want to offer their pets the same experiences as our human friends...

20.12.2024 4

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Jacqueline Boyd

Five reasons your dog might really benefit from canine clothing

We all know dogs can struggle in warm weather, but what about when the temperature plummets, the wind whistles and snow falls? For humans, winter...

28.11.2024 4

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Jacqueline Boyd

Gazing at your dog can connect your brain with theirs, research shows

It might sound far-fetched, but recent research suggests that dogs’ and humans’ brains synchronise when they look at each other. This research,...

11.10.2024 30

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Jacqueline Boyd

Gazing at your dog can connect your brains, research shows

It might sound far-fetched, but recent research suggests that dogs’ and humans’ brains synchronise when they look at each other. This research,...

10.10.2024 10

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Five ways to get healthier (and happier) with your pet

This article was written with the help of my pets. When I lost focus or started to tire, I grabbed my dogs’ leads and they happily joined me for...

05.08.2024 3

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Jacqueline Boyd