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Jacqueline Boyd

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Poochmaxxing: the wellness industry is coming for your pets

From canine physiotherapy to pet supplements, wellness is booming. But what does the evidence say about keeping our animals healthy?

31.07.2026 10

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Jacqueline Boyd

Pet loss is difficult for people – what about for other pets?

How animals respond to death.

08.05.2026 30

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Jacqueline Boyd

How to tell if your dog is in pain (and what to do if they are)

Animals won’t always express pain in the way we expect.

15.04.2026 30

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Jacqueline Boyd

Celebrities are cloning their pets – but the procedure risks animals’ health and wellbeing

Cloning is not only expensive, it also comes with health and welfare risks for the cloned animal.

02.12.2025 30

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Jacqueline Boyd

Autistic dogs? Neurodiversity in our pets and what it might mean for us

Have you ever wondered whether your pet has ADHD? Research is showing the answer is complicated.

17.11.2025 60

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Jacqueline Boyd

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 20

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Pets can get sunburned too – what you need to know

Sunburn and skin cancer in pets explained.

11.07.2025 30

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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 20

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Jacqueline Boyd