Health Update: It's a dog's life

WHEN it comes to keeping canine teeth clean, Bristolians are way ahead of the rest of the country: a quarter of dog owners living in the city claim they regularly brush their pets' teeth, according to a survey carried out by Pascoes, the pet product manufacturer. More than a third say they get more affection from their dog than from their spouse, and a similar number let their dogs spend the night with them - either in or under the bed.