Find expert tips and advice on how to care for your cat, featuring insights on nutrition, grooming, and playful activities to keep your feline friend happy and healthy.
Understanding the Gut Health Effects of Obesity in Domestic Cats
A study reveals that overeating in cats leads to obesity, reduced nutrient absorption, and shifts in gut microbiota, highlighting the need for effective weight management strategies.
Pet Vaccination Hesitancy Mirrors Human Attitudes, Challenging Public Health Strategies
January 2, 2025
Research from Texas A&M University reveals a strong link between human vaccine hesitancy and attitudes toward pet vaccinations, highlighting the need for improved public health strategies.
Innovative Bio-Tagging Method Offers Safe Identification for Cats and Livestock
January 1, 2025
Researchers from The University of Tokyo have developed ‘bio-tagging’ with microneedle arrays for safe, visible, and permanent animal identification.
Newly Discovered Virus Linked to Widespread Cat Parasite Raises Health Concerns
December 30, 2024
Researchers at the University of Toronto have discovered a new RNA virus, Apocryptovirus odysseus, linked to the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, potentially worsening toxoplasmosis.
Rare Saber-Toothed Cat Fossil Discovery Transforms Understanding of Prehistoric Ecosystems
December 29, 2024
A Texas coastal fossil unearths a Homotherium saber-toothed cat, revealing insights into prehistoric ecosystems and a submerged corridor between Texas and Florida.
Cats also Enjoy Playing Fetch with their Owners
December 28, 2024
A recent study reveals that 40% of cats and 78% of dogs enjoy playing fetch, highlighting the playful instincts shared across species, especially in younger animals.
Genetic Breakthroughs Spark Hope for the Survival of the Arabian Leopard
December 27, 2024
A genetic rescue initiative aims to boost the endangered Arabian leopard’s survival by introducing genetically diverse captive leopards into the wild population.