10+ hour, 28+ min ago   (598+ 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…...

1+ day, 11+ hour 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…...

3+ day, 5+ hour 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…...

1+ week, 14+ hour ago   (598+ 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…...

1+ week, 6+ 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…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (682+ words) This article was originally published on 30 July and was republished on 14 August. Larry, the Downing Street cat, has had to adapt to seven different prime ministers moving into No 10 over the past decade. Yet while the nation’s attention has been…...

2+ week, 13+ hour ago   (666+ words) From advanced nutritional science to data-tracking collars, writer Victoria Richards reveals the steps she's taking to help her 16-year-old pet thrive “I don’t want China to ever leave us,” said my nine-year-old son plaintively the other night, when we were…...

2+ week, 15+ hour ago   (674+ 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…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (703+ words) Around 15 years ago, I created a Facebook page for my cat, Sandi. Friends thought it was weird. Today, social media accounts for cats attract millions of followers, cats travel in backpacks and prams, and surveys consistently show that the overwhelming…...

2+ week, 6+ 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…...