Dr Christian: ‘Detection dogs could be vital in our fight against Covid’

Dr Christian: ‘Detection dogs could be vital in our fight against Covid’

‘If you think of the bigger picture with the pandemic, these dogs could be a real game-changer.’ (Picture: MDD)As I watched them work, it just seemed like such an obvious thing to do.

Sniffer dogs ‘could detect passengers with coronavirus at airports’

Sniffer dogs ‘could detect passengers with coronavirus at airports’

Dr Claire Guest said dogs could provide rapid screening for Covid-19 (Picture: This Morning)Dogs could screen passengers arriving at airports for coronavirus , it is claimed.

Can cats and dogs eat Nutella?

Can cats and dogs eat Nutella?

The Ferrero plant of Villers-Ecalles is the biggest plant of Nutella in the world producing 800 000 pots of the chocolate and hazelnut spread a day (Picture: CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP/Getty Images)Can cats eat Nutella?

'Doctor Dogs': Meet the diabetic-alert dog who saved a boy's life

'Doctor Dogs': Meet the diabetic-alert dog who saved a boy's life

Diabetic-alert dogs use a strip called a brinsel to let people know they need to check their blood-sugar levels.While in the car, Whitley the dog alerted Clay Ronk that he needed to check his blood sugar right away.

Heartbreak as dog dies after eating chewing gum with artificial sweetener

Heartbreak as dog dies after eating chewing gum with artificial sweetener

Four-year-old Amelia keeps asking why her ‘brother’ went to ‘heaven’ (Picture: Deadline News)A family has opened up about the horror of losing their dog after he ate a chewing gum containing an artificial sweetener.

Young Diabetic Finds the Purrfect Pet

Young Diabetic Finds the Purrfect Pet

Well, that’s what Pippa does to alert her owner, Mia Jansa, that her blood sugar is dangerously low. Mrs. Jansa explained, “We are working with the doctors to stop Mia’s night hypos, but in the meantime I sleep a bit easier knowing that Pippa is around.”.

Kim Joy’s orange and stem ginger cat-themed mini-cakes

Kim Joy’s orange and stem ginger cat-themed mini-cakes

Prep time: 10 min for cake, 15-20 min for candied orange, 10 min for buttercream, 5 min for icing, plus assembly/decorating time. Add the self-raising flour, milk and orange zest, and mix slowly until evenly combined.

Pudgy pug who weighs MORE THAN A TODDLER made pin-up for pet weight-loss club

Pudgy pug who weighs MORE THAN A TODDLER made pin-up for pet weight-loss club

Podgy pug Sugar is double her ideal weight (Image: PDSA) Twelve-year old Sugar piled on the pounds by not getting enough exercise but she has now been selected for the PDSA’s famous Pet Fit Club to help her fight the flab.

Chunky pug who weighs the same as a toddler is going on a diet

Chunky pug who weighs the same as a toddler is going on a diet

The dog piled on weight because her previous owner, who was partially sighted, wasn’t able to take her for walks or give her any exercise. Steve takes Winston and Sugar out for four walks a day.

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Steals and Deals for the ultimate sets you'll want to stock up on

Coconut oil deluxe duo sets, $29 (originally $84) with code DOUBLE, Organic to Green Jasmine liquid coconut oil (moisturizing) is great for dry skin. XY Find It set of 2 item finders, $24 (originally $79.98) with code DOUBLE, XY Findables

Which foods are dangerous for dogs? Experts weigh in

Which foods are dangerous for dogs? Experts weigh in

Zoran added that while a small piece of apple is safe to eat, dogs shouldn't be given apple seeds or pieces from the core because they can be toxic in large amounts.

A weakness for microwave jam | Brief letters

A weakness for microwave jam | Brief letters

Mike Pender (Letters, 20 August) may well be right about the microwave oven’s contribution to the UK’s excessive consumption of sugar. • The reviewer might have crucified The Cafe (G2, 20 August), but I am a Guardian reader and I adored it. • Join the debate – email [email protected]

Pet query

Pet query

A There are a variety of causes for swollen feet or leg in parrots. In addition, they cannot taste sugar; their nutritional requirement is higher than that of a kitten who requires milk.

World Cat Day: World Cat Day: 7 awesome facts about cats that will take you by surprise

World Cat Day: World Cat Day: 7 awesome facts about cats that will take you by surprise

On this World Cat Day (which is celebrated on August 8 every year) we bring you some interesting facts about your little feline friend. The researchers found that female cats are right pawed and males mostly use their left paws.