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The Telegraph Online has reported that "Petting zoos under threat following health inquiry". This piece states that" "The investigation into the dangers posed by petting animals is expected to lead to strict new measures this week. Farmers could have to stop opening their gates to the public amid increased regulations that could include demanding that people no longer touch the animals."
The Daily Mail has reported a new craze in pet ownership - Sphynx cats. Running with the headline: 'Sphynx cats fetch up to 3,000 as the latest must-have pet' the article reports that this breed of cat becomes more and more common, stating that "They are perfect for asthma sufferers or those who are sick of cleaning fur from their furniture."
A blog by Pete Wedderburn published online on the Telegraph's website asks: 'Who's smarter? Dog, wolf or researcher?' The first paragraph explains what the piece is about: "The latest research from Australia on animal intelligence has come up with a headline-making conclusion: "Dogs are too reliant on humans to think for themselves". Apparently the study showed that pet dogs failed basic intelligence tests that wolves and wild dogs passed with ease. The suggestion has been made that "years of domestication have robbed the animals of the problem solving skills of their ancestors".
The Telegraph Online has recently ran a piece entitled: 'Dog owners banned from using long leads'. According to the article: "Bosses at Tameside council, in Greater Manchester, say they have brought in the measure to reduce dog fouling. The council says owners are more likely to clean up after their pets if they are on a short lead." However, this move does not seem to have been welcomed by dog owners and animal charities.
It seems that the World Cup is not great for everyone - equines are by no means fans of the flapping Union flags adorning many football fans' cars. In an article entitled: "Rider taken to hospital after flapping flags cause horse to bolt", Horse & Hound is reporting that it has received a number of reports from riders whose steeds have spooked at flags mounted on cars.
Pete Wedderburn's latest blog, entitled 'Rule Number One: don't let your patient escape', concerns the cat who recently fled a veterinary surgery before its operation. (Original article available here) Pete begins his blog: "The cat can't be blamed for his actions. He was lined up for castration, and he could sense the cool air from an open window close by. As the vet approached, presumably wielding a syringe in one hand and a scalpel blade in the other, who can blame the cat for seizing the moment, leaping through the window to his freedom?"
According to reports in the media 'Aidan O'Brien set to face BHA hearing' after refusing to comply with veterinary instructions. The BBC state that "In essence, the BHA was trying to establish whether racecourse rumours that Cape Blanco, who at that stage was second favourite for the Derby, was lame after his York success."
Pete Wedderburn's recent blog deals with the topical theme of foxes. Entitled: 'Hunting would not have stopped this fox 'attack'', this article deals with urban fox behaviour. Pete states that the recent event involving two sleeping babies and an urban fox was "a one-off freak incident, and it's highly unlikely to happen again." He adds: "Unfortunately, this won't stop people from shouting for knee-jerk reactions. Stop feeding foxes in gardens! Kill all foxes! Bring back hunting!"
An unfortunate vet recently graced headlines in the media - the BBC ran a story with the headline 'Sedated horse falls asleep on top of Devon vet'. According to this piece: "Firefighters freed the woman from underneath the horse and released the animal from the fence. The vet was not injured in the incident."
'Sony Creates Tweeting Cat Collar'. According to recent media reports, including this blog on PC World, Sony has invented a cat collar which 'tweets' what your cat is up to. According to this piece, the collar has "an accelerometer, GPS, and a built-in camera" and can detect if your cat is moving, eating or sleeping. This information is then sent to twitter via bluetooth.
'Turtles and tortoises running riot in rivers'. According to a recent article on the Telegraph online, vets are warning that: "exotic reptiles like turtles and terrapins are being set free into rivers, ponds and lakes where they are wreaking havoc with native plants and animals".
According to an article in the Guardian 'Recession and meat prices drive increase in sheep rustlin'. Running with the standfirst: "Piglets, bees, and tractors also taken in wave of rural thefts as criminals turn attention to farms" this piece states that "police are concerned that a hefty rise in meat prices has turned crime syndicates' attention to the countryside, while the recession is encouraging an ask-no-questions mentality among shoppers eager for bargains."
