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How to keep your dog cool in the heat " and what are the signs of overheating?
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Do cats groom each other as sign of affection? New study disputes theory
16+ hour, 46+ min ago (424+ words) Study finds allogrooming may even indicate conflict House cats grooming each other is not always a sign of affection and friendship, but can even indicate conflict, according to a new study that upends long-held assumptions about their behaviour. In homes…...
11 simple ways to keep dogs cool and safe in a heatwave
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (692+ words) Unlike humans, dogs struggle to regulate their temperature during hot weather As temperatures climb, many of us enjoy the sunshine, but it's vital to remember our canine companions. Unlike humans, dogs struggle to regulate their body heat efficiently, making them…...
Study upends long-hold belief that cats groom each as sign of affection
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (424+ words) Study finds allogrooming may even indicate conflict House cats grooming each other is not always a sign of affection and friendship, but can even indicate conflict, according to a new study that upends long-held assumptions about their behaviour. In homes…...
New study reveals how much each generation spends on their pet
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (567+ words) Gen Z have told pollsters that they are willing to go to extreme lengths to pay for their pet's needs A new study has uncovered how much more Gen Z pet owners are willing to spend on their pets than…...
The cat-killer fungus spreading across South America: "It is just a matter of time
6+ day, 17+ hour ago (532+ words) Pathogenic fungi may even tolerate high body temperatures, scientists warn A devastating fungus that causes painful blisters and sores in cats, and potentially death, could be silently spreading among wildlife across South America, a new study warns. The deadly fungus…...
Vietnam police rescue hundreds of stolen pet cats from meat trade
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (123+ words) The Independent Vietnam police rescue hundreds of stolen pet cats from meat trade - Ho Chi Minh City police have dismantled a large cat theft network, detaining nine suspects accused of operating for three years to supply the illicit cat meat…...
Scientists discover letting your cat outdoors poses major risk to your health
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (632+ 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…...
Do pets really reduce stress? A new study has found they don't
1+ week, 13+ hour ago (181+ words) The Independent Do pets really reduce stress? A new study has found they don't - A new study indicates that interacting more intensely with a pet dog or cat during stressful moments may not alleviate stress and could, in some cases,…...
Police rescue hundreds of cats from being eaten in Vietnam with bust of major animal theft ring
1+ week, 15+ hour ago (462+ words) Police in Vietnam seized more than 400 cats in a major bust of a cat meat crime ring in Ho Chi Minh City, according to animal welfare groups and local media reports. More than 40 of the rescued cats were reunited with…...