Mutterings
Welcome to Mutterings; Proprietor (& former journalist) Sarah Mountford's collection of photos, articles, links, comment, videos, recommendations and understandings from the world of Mutts.
VETS AND GOOGLE
VETS ADVANCE RESEARCH INTO THE VERY NASTY SM, ‘NECK SCRATCHER’S DISEASE’ …
New research by the University of Bristol's School of Veterinary Sciences, shows selective breeding may be the way forward to reducing the incidence of syringomyelia (SM) - a painful condition that can lead to paralysis - in the Cavalier King Charles spaniel and other toy breeds.
A SUMMER’S DAY IN THE LIFE OF…
CHOOSING A HOME BOARDER
FINTY’S FRIDAY FROLIC…
5***** HOTEL REVIEW FROM ASTAR PETS!
ON THE ITV NEWS…
A ‘FLIP-FLOP’KIND OF WALK
Some walks are wet 'Wellie' ones;
THE MAIL PAYS HOUSE OF MUTT A VISIT ….
MAISEY DOING A GREAT DEMO OF WHAT CALLY CALLS ‘HOUSE OF MUTT PRAT-LAPS’!
10 CRITTER FACTS YOU MAY (OR MAY NOT!) LIKE TO KNOW…
It's prime time of year for fleas, ticks and worms. Ten thoughts on the subject from people who like bugs best when well-zapped !
SMELL AND ASSOCIATION: AN OBSERVATION FROM THE ‘SCIENTISTS’ AT HOM
Dogs, like people, behave differently in different situations.
DOGS IN THE NEWS …
HOME BOARDING – PROFESSION OR HOBBY?
A friend (and client) asked me recently if our team here at the House of Mutt might be getting too 'big and business-like' compared to the bucolic home-y set up she'd always pictured.
PET A PORTER! THE INDEPENDENT’S TAKE ON PET PRODUCTS (& HOUSE OF MUTT) …
STORE EASTER CHOCS AWAY FROM DOGS, WARN BVA VETS…
Curious pets could be at risk if they hunt down their owners’ haul of chocolate eggs and treats this Easter, warns the British Veterinary Association (BVA).
AN ODE TO SPANIEL OWNERS
Most Spaniels are splendid, selfless and speedy,
But not, it must be said, particularly sleepy.
FIRST HARPER’S BAZAAR, NOW TATLER – WOWSERS!
Tatler's Geoffrey is modelling his Camden Lime Mews Collar in a half-page (almost larger than life!) set of pictures in April 2014 Tatler - whooop whoop!
CARROT OR STICK? DOG TRAINING STUDY REPORTS FINDINGS ON STRESS …
A study reported by The Telegraph finds that some dog training methods may cause stress to animals.
