Dry vs wet vs raw: what do dogs really need for their diet?

In a fast-paced world, our dogs still need our time and patience, says Carolyn Menteith

Let’s start with the numbers. There are about 13.5 million tame wolves (we call them pet dogs), 12.5 million cats, one million rabbits, 700,000 tortoises and turtles, 700,000 guinea pigs, 600,000 hams

We’re often told what foods nutritionists recommend we eat, but what we really want to know is – what would they themselves never allow past their lips in a million years? The responses might surprise

Didn’t get quite the present you wanted from Santa? Well, there is probably someone else, somewhere, who will want it. If you can’t return it for a refund or replacement, why not help out a good cause

Processed foods exist in every diet, and eating the occasional vegan chicken nugget or veggie burger doesn’t mean you’re unhealthy. It’s all about balance. The notion that all vegans live on junk food

Round our way, Christmas Day is a right dog’s dinner