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Animal expert explains why you should never give milk to your cat
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (804+ words) Cats have a long history with humans, going back more than 9,000 years. Attracted to human settlements by the rodents that plagued (sometimes literally) our ancestors, cats ingratiated themselves as useful mousers and slowly domesticated themselves. Farmers began to employ them…...
The real reason you should never give milk to your cat
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (804+ words) Cats have a long history with humans, going back more than 9,000 years. Attracted to human settlements by the rodents that plagued (sometimes literally) our ancestors, cats ingratiated themselves as useful mousers and slowly domesticated themselves. Farmers began to employ them…...
Roman man’s tribute to beloved pet cat and dog found in 1,800-year-old mosaic
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (439+ words) Cat’s name likely hints at villa owner’s link to North Africa Unique mosaic engravings unearthed at the ruins of a Roman-era villa in Turkey could be memorialising its rich owner’s beloved pet dog “Ocean” and cat “Emerald”, archaeologists say. The…...
Researchers identify the simplest way to help your cat live longer
1+ week, 4+ day ago (957+ words) Experts estimate that outdoor pet cats have lives at least two to three years shorter than the population of contained pet cats We all know cats represent a major threat to native animals and birds. Australia’s 5.3 million domestic cats kill…...
Cats are the only pet linked to more mental health problems in children, study finds
1+ week, 4+ day ago (578+ words) Questions like ‘will getting a pet benefit our child’s mental health?’ are increasingly common and pertinent Questions like, “will getting a pet benefit our child’s mental health?” are increasingly common and pertinent. In Spain, for instance, more than half of…...
Science explains the secret love hormone that bonds you to your cat
1+ week, 4+ day ago (913+ words) Many people find petting a purring cat is soothing, and research indicates it’s not just because of the soft fur Cats may have a reputation for independence, but emerging research suggests we share a unique connection with them – fuelled by…...
Does my cat love me? Here are four science-backed ways to tell
1+ week, 4+ day ago (693+ words) Even the most devoted cat owners wonder at some point whether their cat really loves them Even the most devoted cat owners wonder at some point, perhaps waking up in a cold sweat in the middle of the night, whether…...
Science reveals the love hormone that is key to your bond with your cat
1+ week, 6+ day ago (913+ words) Many people find petting a purring cat is soothing, and research indicates it’s not just because of the soft fur Cats may have a reputation for independence, but emerging research suggests we share a unique connection with them – fuelled by…...
University of Essex mourns death of beloved campus cat Pebbles
2+ week, 2+ day ago (353+ words) Pebbles inspired university merchandise and a campus cat day and even had his own statue Pebbles, the unofficial mascot of the University of Essex’s Colchester campus, has died. The university described the black-and-white cat as “one of the most recognisable…...
The surprising chemical connection between you and your cat
2+ week, 6+ day ago (913+ words) Many people find petting a purring cat is soothing, and research indicates it’s not just because of the soft fur Cats may have a reputation for independence, but emerging research suggests we share a unique connection with them – fuelled by…...