Lou Mudge
Lou is an experienced writer and keen dog lover who works at PetRadar's sister sites, LiveScience, Fit And Well and Coach. When Lou isn't covering health and fitness, she's busy spending time with her rescue lurcher, Dixie, horse riding or growing all kinds of veggies and flowers on her allotment.
Lou grew up with dogs and got her first dog in 2023 after many months of searching. Dixie is a six-year-old brindle greyhound lurcher (with lots of saluki mixed into her DNA too). Dixie was very uncertain and nervous when she first came home with Lou, who is her third owner, but after lots of time and care, she is now a happy, confident dog (with lots of canine and human friends!)
Latest articles by Lou Mudge
32 things your pet is trying to tell you
By Lou Mudge published
Advice Pet communication can get complex — here are 32 things your dog or cat might be trying to tell you
32 easy ways to make your home more pet friendly
By Lou Mudge published
Advice It is important to make your home safe and comfortable for your pet — here are some things you can do to help
32 amazing things dogs do without even trying
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Advice Dogs are pretty amazing animals — here are some of the things they do that make them our best friends
32 common dog diseases to keep an eye out for
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Advice If you own a dog, their health is likely to be something you worry about. Here are 32 things to look out for that might indicate your pooch is sick
I tried alternative ways of giving my dog treats to stop resource guarding — here’s what worked
By Lou Mudge published
FEATURE My dog started behaving weirdly when I gave her long lasting dog treats, so I spoke to a behaviorist to find answers
Five things I wish I had known before my dog ripped her ear
By Lou Mudge published
FEATURE I went through a dog owner’s worst nightmare and had to carry out emergency first aid on my dog. This is how we managed
32 weird cat behaviors that you’re worried about
By Lou Mudge published
Advice If you have a cat you know they can sometimes display behaviors that are downright weird
32 of the smartest dog breeds
By Lou Mudge published
Advice We’ve rounded up the top 32 smartest dog breeds — see if your canine companion made the cut.
Should I let my dog sunbathe?
By Lou Mudge published
ADVICE Most dogs love sunbathing, but should you let your dog enjoy the rays or are you putting their health at risk?
I don’t have a garden for my dog but I meet all her needs without one - here’s how
By Lou Mudge published
Real Owners Could I give my dog all the mental stimulation she needs without a secure outdoor space? The answer may surprise you!
Make your own homemade dog treats with these eight scrumptious recipes
By Lou Mudge last updated
HOW TO Eight homemade dog treat recipes checked by a canine nutritionist and a vet for suitability for your pooch
32 most expensive dog breeds
By Lou Mudge published
Advice We’ve rounded up the top 32 most expensive dog breeds you can buy right now
What is a sighthound? 29 sighthound breeds and what you need to know about them
By Lou Mudge published
Advice We take you around the world with 29 sighthound breeds, revealing their similarities and their differences
33 best places to take your pet on vacation
By Lou Mudge published
Advice Travel round the world with your pet with these top spots to explore with your cat or dog
I tried everything to help my nervous rescue dog settle in — here’s what actually worked
By Lou Mudge published
FEATURE Welcoming a nervous lurcher into my home wasn't all plane sailing at first but I picked up some invaluable advice along the way
17 star-studded pets to name your new cat or dog after
By Lou Mudge published
Feature It can be difficult to find the perfect name for your new furry friend, so we’ve turned to film, TV and books to help you choose a star-studded pet name
7 weird things that dogs do that are actually completely normal
By Lou Mudge published
FEATURE We’ve investigated some of the weird things dogs do and it turns out, they are pretty natural
Behaviorist reveals top 3 breeds for your first dog
By Lou Mudge published
NEWS Will Atherton, a Canine Behaviorist and Instagram famous dog trainer lists the best breeds for first time owners in his experience
This trainer's tips are a game changer for impulse control in dogs
By Lou Mudge published
NEWS Helpful video from accredited trainer Gia Savocchi shows how to refocus a highly intelligent dog during training
19-year-old rescue dog gets a 'bucket list' after family dumped her at a shelter
By Lou Mudge published
News Elderly Annie was left at a shelter by lifelong owners, now she has a new lease of life
Wonder dog survives terrible accident, goes on to win hearts in home
By Lou Mudge published
News After multiple procedures, Luca looks handsome and happy in his foster home
Romanian rescue reunited with long-lost sister in tear jerking viral clip
By Lou Mudge published
News Romanian rescue pups Luna and Mei are reunited in this joyful TikTok video
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