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2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (753+ words) A large new study has made an exciting discovery about cancer in cats, and it may also help improve how we treat cancer in people. Scientists have found that many cancers in cats share strong similarities with human cancers. This…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (500+ words) If you've ever lost something at home, you may have noticed a funny difference between your pets. Your dog might rush over, sniff around, and act like part of the search team. Your cat, meanwhile, may simply sit nearby and…...

4+ mon, 2+ day ago  (395+ words) A major new study suggests that household cats may hold important clues for understanding cancer, including breast cancer in humans. By examining tumors from nearly 500 pet cats across several countries, scientists have discovered genetic changes that drive cancer in cats…...

8+ mon, 1+ day ago  (406+ words) A common cream used by people to treat cold sores could soon bring relief to cats suffering from painful eye infections. Researchers have discovered that a 1% penciclovir cream'sold as Fenlips'is safe and effective when used on cats" eyes. This finding…...

9+ mon, 3+ day ago  (957+ words) Cats may have a reputation for independence, but emerging research suggests we share a unique connection with them'fueled by brain chemistry. The main chemical involved is oxytocin, often called the love hormone. It's the same neurochemical that surges when a…...

10+ mon, 3+ day ago  (1002+ words) People often turn to pets to boost their mood and find companionship. Improving well-being and reducing loneliness are among the most cited reasons for adopting an animal companion. But even though the belief that pets bring many benefits to their…...

10+ mon, 6+ day ago  (744+ words) Many people know that Alzheimer's disease is a serious brain condition in humans, but few realize that our pets can suffer from something very similar. A new study has found that cats with dementia show brain changes almost identical to…...

10+ mon, 2+ week ago  (650+ words) Your dog tilts its head when you cry, paces when you're stressed, and somehow appears at your side during your worst moments. Coincidence? Not even close. Thousands of years of co-evolution have given dogs special ways to tune in to…...

10+ mon, 3+ week ago  (523+ words) A serious disease in cats may help scientists better understand long COVID in humans. The disease, called feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), is caused by a type of coronavirus, just like COVID-19. For years, FIP was almost always fatal, but new…...