Researchers reviewed around 2,000 global cases, with 84 percent of nose or mouth tumours in males (Image: Getty) Sign up for FREE for latest news plus tips to save money and the environment SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Canine transmissible venereal tumours (CTVT) are infectious and can spread when male dogs sniff females. Study author Dr Andrea Strakova, a vet from Cambridge University, said: "We found that a very significant proportion of the nose or mouth tumours were in males." Related articles Shark attack horror as teenager 'punches' 9ft beast Packham joins fight to stop nature haven being turned into theme park For the study, in the journal Veterinary Record, researchers reviewed almost 2,000 global … [Read more...] about Male dogs five times more likely to develop nose cancer
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Dogs’ tail positions explained and what they reveal about their mood
As a dog owner, it's important to keep an eye on your pet's behaviour as sudden changes could suggest something is wrong with them. And their body language is always a good place to start - especially their tail position. The RSPCA has put together a guide to help owners "recognise important body language signals and get to know how their dog is feeling". If you're ever concerned about your dog's behaviour - or think something might be wrong with them - contact your vet for advice on what to do. Sign up to our TeamDogs newsletter for your weekly dose of dog news, pictures and stories. A happy dog A dog will have a relaxed or wagging tail when they're happy ( Image: Getty Images/Cavan Images RF) If your dog has a relaxed body posture, open mouth, ears in their natural position, eyes in their normal shape and a wagging tail then they're in a good mood. When in a happy mood, a dog might be more inclined to play with their owner or other dogs - and … [Read more...] about Dogs’ tail positions explained and what they reveal about their mood
Urgent warning as Britain’s ‘most dangerous plant’ kills dog while out on walk
Ukraine: Dog rescued from wreckage in Nikolaev Sign up for FREE for latest news plus tips to save money and the environment SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Stuart Good, 61, was walking his dog Ella in Port Sunlight River Park, Wirral, when she yelped out in pain and scrambled out from the undergrowth. Mr Good and Ella were joined on the walk by friend Clive Ransom, who said: "She shot out as if something had spooked her and let out a little yelp." Related articles Nick Kyrgios slapped with biggest Wimbledon fine along with 13 others Man Utd could announce De Jong signing today for very Glazers reason He added: "We carried on the walk and then I went back to my place, Stuart went back to his … [Read more...] about Urgent warning as Britain’s ‘most dangerous plant’ kills dog while out on walk
Heartbreak as elderly rescue dog overlooked for months as age ‘putting people off’
Rescuers fears Scraps is being overlooked due to his age (Image: RSPCA) Sign up for FREE for latest news plus tips to save money and the environment SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Scraps, a 14-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier, arrived at the RSPCA's Northamptonshire branch in April. He came into the care of the charity through no fault of his own after his previous owners had a change in circumstances and could no longer care for him. Related articles Cat with skin cancer still waiting for end-of-life home after months Newborn puppies dumped in bin bag in woods But months later, the golden oldie - who is described as smiley - is still patiently waiting to be picked. Kate Whitehead, dog adoption coordinator … [Read more...] about Heartbreak as elderly rescue dog overlooked for months as age ‘putting people off’
Terminally ill sausage dog searching for loving home to live out final days
Terminally ill Dachsund is searching for a home Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Bella is believed to be in congestive heart failure after a vet found fluid in her abdomen and a heart murmur. She is currently homed with Carmarthenshire-based charity, Many Tears Animal Rescue, which is aiming to make her final days as comfortable as possible. Related articles Owner flees scene after dog attacks schoolgirl Adorable dog with no eyes needs new home after years chained to wall An appeal has been launched to help find Bella a forever home after another pal, Coco, was recently adopted into a caring home, Wales Online reports. … [Read more...] about Terminally ill sausage dog searching for loving home to live out final days
Bedford explosion hero fears neighbour is dead after saving dog from smoke-filled flat
A hero survivor of the Bedford gas explosion fears her neighbour may be dead after she broke into her flat and saved her dog. Karina Caetano rescued the Chihuahua after hearing a huge explosion above her two-bedroom apartment in Redwood Grove, Bedford, yesterday. The 24-year-old pulled the animal out of a smoke-filled bedroom but she is now terrified her neighbour was in one of the other rooms. No-one has heard from the resident since a gas explosion tore apart the complex , killing one person. Bedfordshire Police has warned that more bodies could be found in the building's ruins over the coming days. Mrs Caetano told The Mirror: “I was sitting in my living room and I heard an explosion above me. I can’t explain the sound, it was shocking. A gas explosion turned a housing complex in Bedford into a smoking ruin ( Image: Peter Manning/LNP) “I looked out of the window and saw bricks on the grass in the common area. Then I put my head out, looked up and saw a … [Read more...] about Bedford explosion hero fears neighbour is dead after saving dog from smoke-filled flat
Man banned from having pets after dogs found in dark cages without water
What is illegal dog breeding and what does the law say? Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Jamie Phillips, of no fixed address, was sentenced by Plymouth Magistrates Court on Thursday, June 30, having previously pleaded guilty to both breeding and selling animals without a licence over a period of two years. Related articles Man and guide dog 'denied taxi ride' after driver claimed allergies Adorable dog with no eyes needs new home after years chained to wall The court previously heard how in July 2021, following reports on these activities, Plymouth City Council, police and the RSPCA executed a warrant on an address … [Read more...] about Man banned from having pets after dogs found in dark cages without water
What your relationship status says about your HEALTH – and your risk of dying from cancer
IF you're single, you might look at people in relationships longingly. Alternatively you might rejoice in evenings to yourself and not having to spend time with annoying in-laws. But experts have now found that while we all have preferences as to what sort of relationship we would like to be in, your status could also speak volumes when it comes to your health . Medics in China found that the single life could mean you have a higher risk of dying from stomach cancer . In the UK each year there are around 6,500 new cases of the illness. That accounts for around 18 cases each day, with it being the 17th most common cancer in the country. Read more on stomach cancer RED FLAGS The 5 early signs of stomach cancer to know as Kelis' husband dies of illness TOBY'S PAIN Inside Toby Keith's secret stomach cancer battle as tour could be canceled While medics found being single is dangerous, they also claimed that … [Read more...] about What your relationship status says about your HEALTH – and your risk of dying from cancer
Baton Rouge man found dead on Gilman Road in Lafayette was killed in a hit-and-run, police say
A Baton Rouge man whose body was found along Gilman Road Monday was killed after being struck by a vehicle, Lafayette Police say. The victim, 37-year-old Christopher Smith, died after suffering blunt force injuries consistent with being hit by a vehicle, his autopsy report showed. Officers are now investigating his death as a hit-and-run fatality, Lafayette Police spokesperson Sgt. Robin Green said. Smith’s body was found in the 200 block of W. Gilman Road around 3:20 a.m. after he was seen lying unresponsive in the roadway. The location of the hit-and-run was incorrectly listed as the 500 block of Gilman Road in initial police reports, Green said. Anyone with information or potential evidence in the case is asked to contact the Lafayette Police Department or Lafayette Crime Stoppers at 232-TIPS. … [Read more...] about Baton Rouge man found dead on Gilman Road in Lafayette was killed in a hit-and-run, police say
‘We’re actually really nice people’: Maligned Pāpāmoa freedom campers say they’re trying to combat cost of living
Pāpāmoa residents are frustrated by freedom campers overstaying in a beachside reserve carpark. The campers are taking up most of the available parking space at the Taylor Reserve carpark in Pāpāmoa East, according to resident Jayne Darby. Darby said the campers leave their belongings around which included car tyres, timber and bongs for drug smoking.Darby regularly uses the carpark when walking her dog and said on her last visit there were eight vehicles using the carpark for camping. READ MORE: Auckland Council proposes new freedom camping bylaws for region Golden Bay business owners angry at 'naive' decision to close freedom camping sites Fears of 'trailer park' at north Auckland beach as freedom camping bylaw looms One was a large bus style campervan taking up two spaces which left very little space for other people wanting to use the carpark, she said. “They took over the majority of the car park that day. It just makes it hard for everybody else,” said … [Read more...] about ‘We’re actually really nice people’: Maligned Pāpāmoa freedom campers say they’re trying to combat cost of living