6+ hour, 58+ min 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…...

1+ week, 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…...

4+ mon, 1+ week 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…...

5+ mon, 1+ week 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…...

6+ mon, 1+ week 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…...

6+ mon, 2+ week 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…...

6+ mon, 4+ 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…...

7+ mon, 4+ day 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…...

7+ mon, 1+ week ago  (905+ words) In a 2022 survey of 3,000 U.S. adults, more than one-third of respondents reported that on most days, they feel "completely overwhelmed" by stress. At the same time, a growing body of research is documenting the negative health consequences of higher stress levels,…...

7+ mon, 4+ week ago  (705+ words) Summer often brings with it the unmistakable sniffles and sneezes of hay fever. As plants and trees release pollen into the air, many of us start to feel the effects'itchy eyes, runny noses and general discomfort. But hay fever doesn't…...