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A Worrying New Trait Has Appeared in an Isolated Cat Species on a Japanese Island
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (242+ words) On a small, isolated island of Japan, lives a tiny population of Tsushima leopard cats (Prionailurus bengalensis euptilurus)....
Only Cats Are Linked to Worse Mental Health in Young Kids, Study Finds
1+ week, 1+ day ago (752+ words) Parents strive to support their children's physical and mental well-being, whether it's constant cross-town drives to karate, mashing a million peas, or absorbing countless CoComelon marathons. Adopting a pet is another common practice, but is there any science to support…...
We're Not Taking Harmful Cat Behaviors on The Internet Seriously Enough, Researchers Warn
3+ week, 3+ day ago (650+ words) Cats are everywhere on the internet: You'll readily find these felines batting at objects, scampering over ground, interacting with their owners, or doing something else adorable. But is all of this content actually healthy for the cats, and for us?...
Saber-Toothed Cats Were A Diseased, Inbred Mess Before They Went Extinct, New Research Suggests
4+ week, 22+ hour ago (316+ words) Whether waking up to a slobber-soaked ribbon draped across one's face or an unfortunately massacred mouse 'gifted' in one's slippers, anyone intimate with a cat can attest that their tiny tiger is evolutionarily built to hunt....
Scientists Reveal Simple Trick to Communicate With Your Cat
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (862+ words) Cats have a reputation for aloofness (and floofiness), but if you and your feline friend aren't bonding, the problem might just be that you're not speaking their language. Never fear – research shows it's easier than you think. All you need…...
Your Cat May Not Ease Stress The Way You Think, Study Finds
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (664+ words) You might understandably think that pets always offer emotional support to their owners, but solid scientific evidence for this is surprisingly limited. Despite the general assumption that pets are good for us, there are a lot of conflicting findings out…...
Your Cat Can Bring Home More Disease Than You Think. Here's What to Do.
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (738+ words) Pets form an important part of many people's lives, providing meaningful companionship. However, our pets can sometimes also be a source of unwelcome pathogens and diseases, particularly if they frequently roam outdoors. We are ecologists and a veterinarian who study…...
Cat Ownership Linked to Increased Risk of Schizophrenia, Study Suggests
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (655+ words) Having a cat as a pet is linked to an increased risk of schizophrenia-related conditions, according to a 2023 analysis of 17 studies. This idea that cat ownership could be linked to schizophrenia risk was proposed in a 1995 study, with exposure to…...
Experts Reveal The Secret to Helping Your Pet Lose Weight
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (562+ words) Overweight and obesity are among the most common conditions veterinarians see in both dogs and cats....
Scientists Discover Why Cats Suddenly Stop Eating Their Food
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (737+ words) Cats who mysteriously stop eating may not be full, but simply bored, a new study suggests. This underlying physiological principle in humans is called olfactory sensory-specific satiety, and it explains why we can stuff ourselves full of pizza, then immediately…...