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Adding feral cats to the Predator Free 2050 hit-list may be justified – but it also forces us to confront uncomfortable questions about animal welfare.
Cats are excellent at communicating, but humans still routinely misunderstand them.
Taking good care of your pets can include leaving clear directions to ensure their needs are met once you’re gone.
Pet guardians’ concerns can help illuminate how people’s and pets’ well-being are intertwined. It may also inspire policies that are more supportive of both animals and people.
When you cuddle a cat, the ‘love hormone’ oxytocin is rising in both your brains.
During the recent mass protests and political unrest in Indonesia, the looted homes of politicians in Jakarta revealed unexpected victims: the MPs pet cats.
Declawing cats causes irreversible nerve damage and chronic pain. New research from Quebec concludes it should be banned.
Understanding why so many pets are overweight and what really helps them stay lean.
Feline dementia is thought to affect almost half of cats over the age of 15.
Cats are safer indoors. But if they’re used to roaming freely, containing them can cause problems – here’s what you need to know.
Some human medicines are safe and effective for pets – but others can be harmful if misused.
It is commonly believed that pets provide important benefits to their owners — but research suggests we may need to reconsider.
In this re-launch, the score, direction and choreography are almost identical to what we saw back in 1985. And the choreography remains the heart and soul.
Scientists have found a gene that is linked to noisier cats.
The story of Valerie, the dachshund recaptured after almost 18 months living on Kangaroo Island raises serious questions about what life is best for our pets.
The special bond between owners and pets has been recognised in family law changes, with dogs and cats defined as companion animals and not just property.
If your cat spends a very long time sniffing something, it means the thing is unfamiliar.
Dairy is not a natural part of cats’ diet – in fact, it can be harmful to their health.
Human fashion can be as powerful as millions of years of evolution – and it’s harming our pets.
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