This Distillery Has Hired a Dog to 'Sniff Out' Whiskey Imperfections

This Distillery Has Hired a Dog to 'Sniff Out' Whiskey Imperfections

Grant's Whiskey distillery in Scotland — belonging to the brand William Grant & Sons — has just hired a curious quality expert to detect imperfections in the barrels of its product.One-year-old cocker spaniel, Rocco, will be the new sniffer dog and will report to new boss Mr Wooff #Whisky https://t.co/GIJ31PbGNh- ScotlandNow (@ScotlandNow).

Cat cafe founder defies anti-Asian racist bullying to help animals

Cat cafe founder defies anti-Asian racist bullying to help animals

“I’ve had people who asked me if we opened up near Chinatown so that people could take home the cats to eat them,” she said.“I’m so lucky to have parents like that, but people will comment, ‘Oh, your dad probably eats the cats.

Bracken the dog gets £5 pocket money every week to spend on toys and treats

Bracken the dog gets £5 pocket money every week to spend on toys and treats

Now, Bracken is allowed to use his pocket money to buy cuddly toys and contribute to the cost of his swimming lessons. Grant started the weekly allowance after he jokingly bribed Bracken with a five-pound note to get his wallet back.

Pampered pets: Should I be worried about my dog’s swollen lip

Pampered pets: Should I be worried about my dog’s swollen lip

There was a massive swelling on his upper lip which the vet thinks was caused by a wasp sting.

Labrador pet advice: Can bathing my labrador too frequently cause problems?

Labrador pet advice: Can bathing my labrador too frequently cause problems?

Shampoos for oily coats are called sebolytic and clear excess grease.Dry coats need a veterinary moisturising shampoo or a specific veterinary shampoo for the cause of the problem, plus moisturiser.Examination is essential for diagnosis so that the correct shampoo is used.That said, I don’t think your dog will suffer any ill-effects from showering during the hot weather.David Grant MBE was a vet at the RSPCA Harmsworth Hospital for Animals.

Dog news: Should I be worried about toxic algae?

Dog news: Should I be worried about toxic algae?

Dogs are typically very ill and need immediate intensive veterinary treatment to survive.The risk to cats is smaller as they are unlikely to swim but may come into contact with the algae on the banks of an affected lake.David Grant MBE was a vet at the RSPCA Harmsworth Hospital for Animals.