Why Do Cats Purr?

by Martin Davis

It is a tale as old as time. When cats curl up on a warm, comfortable lap and are treated to a tickle under the chin and a stroke along their spines, they purr to ensure everyone around them knows exactly what they are feeling at that moment. Unconditional happiness. It is a sound everyone enjoys, a faint, soothing thrum that vibrates to the tips of their feline fur. Continue reading

Can Dogs See All Colours?

by Martin Davis

A dogs inability to see colours beyond black and white is in fact purely a fallacy. It is a longstanding myth that dogs are colourblind and whereas to some extent this is true, this is not the full picture. Dogs might not see all the colours of the rainbow the way we do, but neither are they limited to black, white and grey. The colours they are able to focus on tend to be shades of violet, blue and yellow. Dogs find difficulty seeing other more vibrant colours like oranges, greens and reds. Continue reading