Catnip Put Cats in a Euphoric State And Also Ward Off Mosquitoes

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 01.21.2021 01:20 AM

Catnip leaves leave cats in euphoria but scientists recently found out that cats also use the plant to ward off mosquitoes.

Ever Wonder Why Your Cat Takes Too Many Naps?

01.19.2021 21:24 PM

Cats spend most of their day sleeping. Researchers theorize that it may be due to ecological factors.

How Human Breeding of Domesticated Cats Made Them Look in Pain

01.16.2021 23:35 PM

A new study shows human breeding caused many breeds to look like they're in perpetual pain and increases health risks.

Louisville Zoo’s NeCee is the Latest Large Cat Confirmed to Have Coronavirus

12.12.2020 08:00 AM

NeeCee, a five-year-old female snow leopard at the Louisville Zoo, has tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, a type of coronavirus that causes COVID-19 in humans.

Hugging Pets, More Important Than Ever Because of the Pandemic

12.03.2020 11:30 AM

A new study points to the lifesaving role that pets have played in 2020 and why people need to take care of them more.

Can Your Cat or Dog Be Allergic to You? Here’s What Experts Say

11.24.2020 04:00 AM

There have been several studies and experiments suggesting the probability that pets can, indeed, be allergic to humans.

COVID-19 in Animals? Swiss Experts Say Social Distancing Among Pets is Important

11.12.2020 05:00 AM

New research has found that pets like cats and hamsters could catch coronavirus. The entire planet has been affected by the novel coronavirus. Wearing a mask and keeping social distance are the most common and successful precautionary steps against the virus.

New Study Shows Positive Impact of Having Pets During Lockdown

09.27.2020 08:20 AM

Having a pet is linked to better mental health and reduced loneliness levels during the lockdown period, a new study shows.

How Did Domestication of Cats Began in Central Europe? Scientists May Have the Answer

07.14.2020 04:22 AM

The common history of humans and cats began 10,000 years ago but the origin of their relationship remains unknown as well as the role of cats in the lives of a contemporary human.

[Video] 700 Stolen Cats Crammed in Rusty Cages Rescued in Northern China Before Being Served As Food

06.13.2020 07:36 AM

Heart-wrenching footage shows some 700 felines being rescued from a filthy backyard in Linfen, Shanxi province; most of these cats are stolen.

The COVID-19 Pandemic Leads to Increase in Animal Abuse and Abandonment: Here's Why

05.12.2020 21:04 PM

Owners are leaving their furbabies now that the coronavirus situation is getting out of hand. New research analyzes cases of people abandoning their pets in fear that the animals might carry the virus and eventually transmit it to them. Click the link above to learn more.

Pigs Exempted: Study Uncovers 48 Animal Species Most Likely to Get Coronavirus

05.12.2020 01:32 AM

Scientists from India have analyzed 48 animal species, determining which ones were more susceptible to the coronavirus, and which ones were not. The authors claim that their findings could help identify animals likely to be reservoir hosts for future disease outbreaks.

Man Dies After Contracting a Rare Infection that He Got from His Dog

12.09.2019 07:22 AM

The rare infection is said to be caused by his dog after licking him. He passed away despite being treated in intestive care.

Siberian Cat is Fitted with Prosthetic Paws After Frostbite

07.02.2019 10:19 AM

An adorable cat who lost all four of his paws to frostbite has been fitted with a new set of titanium feet. Abandoned tom Ryzhik was out in -40C temperatures in Siberia, causing gangrene which led to him having his paws removed. Normally, injuries like this would result in the cat being put to sleep.

Keep Your Cats Indoors For Its Safety and Yours

04.23.2019 22:39 PM

Pet cats that are allowed outdoors can be infected with parasites and pathogens Pet cats that are allowed to go out of the house are likely to become infected with parasites or pathogens about three times more than those that are confined inside the house as reported in the Royal Society journal Biology Letters.

How Second-Hand Smoking Affects Pets At Home

12.30.2015 20:26 PM

Experts found a causal relationship between a smoking environment and animal sickness including cancer, cell damage and weight gain.

Hair Scrunchies Save Endangered Wildlife From Cats

03.24.2015 10:46 AM

Research shows that placing brightly-colored scrunchies on cats can alert their prey before they are captured, thereby protecting endangered wildlife such as birds, reptiles and amphibians.

Stray Cat Escapes Death After Being Stabbed In the Head With a Knife

03.04.2015 14:44 PM

A stray cat in the Crimean Peninsula cheats death after being stabbed up to 2 inches in the head. Most of us like to think that these things only happen in movies when a person is able to completely recover from a fatal bullet shot to his head.

Cat Genome Explains How a Wild Cat Became Domesticated

11.12.2014 00:32 AM

Genes reveal how cats became domesticated A cat's usually aristocratic, aloof, and I-don't-care attitude may be the outcome of a mixed domesticity and wildness that took place in the not-so-distant past.