New Study Shows Positive Impact of Having Pets During Lockdown

Medicine & Technology Sep 27, 2020

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

Jul 14, 2020

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

Jun 13, 2020

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

May 12, 2020

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

May 12, 2020

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

Dec 09, 2019

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

Jul 02, 2019

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

Apr 23, 2019

Pet cats that are allowed outdoors can be infected with parasites and pathogens

How Second-Hand Smoking Affects Pets At Home

Dec 30, 2015

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

Mar 24, 2015

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

Mar 04, 2015

A stray cat in the Crimean Peninsula cheats death after being stabbed up to 2 inches in the head.

Cat Genome Explains How a Wild Cat Became Domesticated

Nov 12, 2014

Genes reveal how cats became domesticated