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Dogs happiest when listening to reggae
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Dogs are happiest when they are listening to reggae music and soft rock. 
Research shows dogs have different music tastes

Many pet owners leave classical music on for their dogs when they leave them home alone. Now, new research suggests they prefer to listen to something that packs a bit more punch.

According to a study by the University of Glasgow and the Scottish SPCA, dogs are happiest when they are listening to reggae music and soft rock.  

The two genres were found to show the most positive change in behaviour and the animal charity is now looking to invest in sound systems for all their kennels.

PhD student Amy Bowman said that the research clearly shows that music has an effect on a dog’s behaviour.

“We were keen to explore the effect playing different genres of music had, and it was clear that the physiological and behavioural changes observed were maintained during the trial when the dogs were exposed to a variety of music,” she said.

Professor Neil Evans added: “Overall, the response to different genres was mixed highlighting the possibility that like humans, our canine friends have their own individual music preferences.

“That being said, reggae music and soft rock showed the highest positive changes in behaviour.”

This latest research follows a study by the Scottish SPCA in 2015 that showed the impact classical music had on a dog’s behaviour.

Both the Edinburgh and Glasgow SPCA Centres already play music into their kennels. But the charity hopes every centre will soon be able to offer its furry friends a canine-approved playlist.

The research was published in the journal Physiology and Behaviour.

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Vets to run marathon for World Animal Protection

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 Two recently graduated veterinary surgeons will be running the London Marathon in April to raise money for the charity World Animal Protection.

Alex Bartlett and Maeve O'Neill plan to run the race together if they are given the same start times.

Dr O'Neill said: "You're always limited in what you can do to help animals, so it is nice to raise money for a charity that helps animals around the world."

Dr Bartlett added: "I have never run a marathon before and am excited to run my first one for such a good cause!"

Both Dr Bartlett and Dr O'Neill have fundraising pages online. 

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BSAVA releases new Guide to Procedures

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has published a new edition of its Guide to Procedures for Small Animal Practice.

It has added four new procedures; cystostomy tube placement, endotracheal intubation, point-of-care ultrasound and wet-to-dry dressings.

BSAVA says that it is an essential step-by-step guide to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed in practice. The textbook includes new images and illustrations, as well as high-definition videos for use prior to procedures.

Nick Bexfield and Julia Riggs, editors of the new edition, said: "We have built upon the success of the previous editions by responding to the feedback received from the BSAVA readership, and hope this new guide helps to further increase the confidence and accuracy with which these procedures are performed."

Print copies are available in the BSAVA store, with a digital version in the BSAVA library.