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Tuesday, February 8, 2022
The 15 Most Expensive Cat Breeds (That Are Worth Every Penny)
Cat Rooms Are 2022's Biggest Pet Trend—Here's How to Make One
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Sunday, February 6, 2022
How Old Is Your Cat in Human Years?
Enter your cat's age (from 1 to 25) in the calculator above to see the equivalent age in human years.
How old is your cat in human years? Consult our Cat Age Chart, which converts cat years to human years. Are you surprised at your cat’s “human” age?
The old “seven year” rule is simple but not quite accurate because cats age more rapidly during the first two years of life. In a feline’s very first year, he or she reaches the human age equivalent of 15. By a feline’s second year, he or she is the equivalent of age 24.
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Friday, January 28, 2022
Your Cat Knows Where You Are Even When They Can't See You
The researchers, led by Saho Takagi from the Department of Psychology at Kyoto University, Japan, conducted a series of experiments on cats, using vocal cues from either their owners or strangers.
To read more on this story, click here: Your Cat Knows Where You Are Even When They Can't See You
Bidens welcome new family cat to the White House
Biden first met Willow at a campaign stop in 2020, according to information provided by the first lady's press secretary Michael LaRosa, when the cat jumped on stage and the owners of the farm where the event was being held noticed the "immediate bond"they shared.
To read more on this story, click here: Bidens welcome new family cat to the White House
Sunday, January 9, 2022
Betty White fans hatch plan to celebrate her 100th birthday by giving back to animals
Before we moved into 2022, tragic news spread across the internet. The iconic television personality Betty White died just on the eve of the new year.
But even so, she left a legacy of kindness, joy, and generosity. And as fans celebrated her life and work, they put to the spotlight a side of White that people always cherished – her love for animals.
To read more on this story, click here: Betty White fans hatch plan to celebrate her 100th birthday by giving back to animals
Saturday, January 8, 2022
How to Determine Your Cat's Age
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Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Why Do Cats Put Their Butt in Your Face? We Got to The Bottom of This Strange Behavior
We asked a certified cat behavior consultant to help us get to the bottom of why cats put their butt in your face—and spoiler alert: It's not as bad as you might think! Next time your cat puts his rear end right in front of you, you might even find yourself saying "Aww" instead of "Eww!"
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Spots, stripes and blotches: Color patterns of cat fur tracked to a key gene
Your sedentary lap cat may not seem to share many similarities with its fierce relatives prowling the African savanna. But Stanford Medicine researchers have discovered a specific gene that drives much of the development of the stripes, blotches and spots that decorate all feline fur.
"Color patterns are one of these unsolved biological mysteries; there’s no go-to model organism to study it — mice don’t have stripes or spots,” said Gregory Barsh, MD, PhD, professor emeritus of genetics. “The color patterns and variability that you see in animals like tigers, cheetahs and zebras prompted some central questions for us: What are the developmental genetic mechanisms and the cellular mechanisms that give rise to these patterns and how have they been altered during mammalian evolution to give rise to the amazing diversity of shape and form we see today?”
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Monday, January 3, 2022
Betty White was a trailblazing animal rights activist
The legendary “Golden Girls” star — who died Friday at age 99 — was a pioneering animal rights activist devoted to saving endangered species and improving conditions at the Los Angeles Zoo.
The beloved actress worked for decades to champion animals in her charity work, along with publishing a book on the subject and starring in the nature-boosting 1971 show “Pet Set.”
“Betty White demonstrated a lifelong commitment to helping animals in need, including dedicated support for local shelters and animal welfare endeavors, fiercely promoting and protecting animal interests in her entertainment projects, and personally adopting many rescued animals,” said Matt Bershadker, ASPCA president and CEO.
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'Very unsettling': Scientists see troubling signs in humans spreading Covid to deer
Scientists swabbed the nostrils of white-tailed deer in Ohio and found evidence of at least six separate times that humans had spread the coronavirus to deer, according to a study published last month in Nature.
About one-third of the deer sampled had active or recent infections, the study says. Similar research in Iowa of tissue from roadkill and hunted deer found widespread evidence of the virus.
To read more on this story, click here: 'Very unsettling': Scientists see troubling signs in humans spreading Covid to deer
'Her Legacy Will Have a Lasting Impact': Animal Groups Remember Betty White's Lifelong Support
Betty White is being remembered for her decades-long work in animal welfare and conservation, following her death at 99 on Dec. 31.
On Friday, the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA), the nonprofit partner of the Los Angeles Zoo, shared a tribute to the late Golden Girls star, who started working with the California zoo in 1966 and officially joined GLAZA's Board of Trustees in 1974.
"We are incredibly saddened to hear about Betty's passing this morning and want to offer our deepest condolences to her family and friends as we collectively mourn the loss of a true legend, on and off the screen," Tom Jacobson, president of GLAZA, shared in a statement obtained by PEOPLE. "Her work with the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association spans more than five decades, and we are grateful for her enduring friendship, lifelong advocacy for animals, and tireless dedication to supporting our mission."
To read more on this story, click here: 'Her Legacy Will Have a Lasting Impact': Animal Groups Remember Betty White's Lifelong Support
I’ll Believe We’re Getting a White House Cat When I See It
Monday appeared to finally bring an end to this Long National Nightmare, but as always with this White House and cats, nothing was straightforward.
It was a big day for presidential pet news. At 4:52 p.m., the White House announced that the Bidens had adopted a puppy named Commander.
To read more on this story, click here: I’ll Believe We’re Getting a White House Cat When I See It
One of Betty White’s greatest legacies is helping animals
Though Betty White was a charming actor with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, her lifelong love of animals was no act.
In the introduction to her 2011 book “Betty & Friends,” she wrote that both her mother and father “were genuine animal nuts, and I am eternally grateful that they have passed much of that passion on to me.”
Fueled by that passion, White helped countless animals in myriad ways throughout her life.
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Here's what happened to animals rescued in Dixie, Lava, Antelope, Fawn fires in 2021
In October, the Redding Record Searchlight published stories about animals who were victims of the state's raging wildfires, including the 1,500-square-mile Dixie Fire.
They and other animals were rescued by wildlife experts and caring neighbors. Injured wildlife received medical attention, then bunked at animal refuges where volunteers fed them and helped them keep their specialized skills and wild ways.
As 2021 wrapped up, we circled back with people who care for five of the animals we featured to see how they were doing.
To read more on this story, click here: Here's what happened to animals rescued in Dixie, Lava, Antelope, Fawn fires in 2021
The danger of ‘Petfishing’ - and how to stop it happening this Christmas
A recent survey of UK cat and dog owners by the' British Veterinary Association (BVA) and British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA), found over a quarter (27%) had come across a seller or advert that made them feel suspicious of the welfare of the pet, while purchasing their last cat or dog.
It seems soon-to-be pet owners aren't taking appropriate care in checking out the person selling a prospective pet, with less than half (43%) of UK dog or cat owners saying they visited the seller in-person in the animal’s home when researching their recent pet purchase.
To read more on this story, click here: The danger of ‘Petfishing’ - and how to stop it happening this Christmas
Friday, October 29, 2021
National Cat Day – October 29, 2021
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Thursday, October 14, 2021
Bi-partisan bill introduced to change animal testing mandates
The bill would end an outdated FDA mandate that experimental drugs must be tested on animals before they are tested on humans in clinical trials. The bill would not ban animal testing outright, but would allow the option for drug sponsors to use alternative methods.
Current mandates were passed in 1938, but since then, research has proven that animal testing is highly inconsistent at predicting toxic responses in humans. Senator Rand Paul says he believes the bill can pass both the House and the Senate without being challenged.
To read more on this story, click here: Bi-partisan bill introduced to change animal testing mandates
Feline okay? The app that tells you if your cat's happy
A Calgary, Alberta, animal health technology company, Sylvester.ai, has developed an app called Tably that uses the phone's camera to tell whether a feline is feeling pain.
The app looks at ear and head position, eye-narrowing, muzzle tension, and how whiskers change, to detect distress. A 2019 study published in peer-reviewed journal Scientific Reports found that the so-called 'feline grimace scale,' or FGS, is a valid and reliable tool for acute pain assessment in cats.
To read more on this story, click here: Feline okay? The app that tells you if your cat's happy
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Do Dogs and Cats Recognize their Owners? The Many Ways Pets Tell Us Apart
When you watch your dog bounding across the dog park, or when you see your cat perched atop her scratching post, you recognize your pet by her shape, the color of her coat, and the way she moves. You may find yourself wondering, “Does my cat know me?” or, “Can my dog tell me apart from everyone else?” Our pets certainly know who we are, but they often know us in ways that humans, with our different set of senses, can only imagine: scent, sound, and subtle cues of movement and touch.
To read more on this story, click here: Do Dogs and Cats Recognize their Owners? The Many Ways Pets Tell Us Apart
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