July 30, 2015
Geneticist Leslie Lyons and colleagues at the University of Missouri are studying cat genetics to help humans with heart, kid |
July 30, 2015
Geneticist Leslie Lyons and colleagues at the University of Missouri are studying cat genetics to help humans with heart, kid |
July 30, 2015
Veterinarian Cherri Trusheim says that age alone isn’t an indicator of a pet’s health, noting that changes in weight, eating |
July 30, 2015
A plucky feline shows up unharmed when a power boat is salvaged from Lake Havasu in Arizona. |
July 29, 2015
How to deal with separation anxiety in animals Separation anxiety can be a problem for dogs and sometimes even cats, according to veterinarian Julie Albright, a small animal behavior specialist at the University of Tennessee, and inappropriate behavior when the animal is left alone is a classic sign. Although confinement may become necessary in some cases, it can make the situation worse, so working with a veterinarian to address the root of the issue is wise. Medication may be part of the strategy, says Dr. Albright. She urges families with new pets that are accustomed to plenty of time with the family around to gradually get the animals used to time alone. WBIR-TV (Knoxville, Tenn.) (7/28)
July 28, 2015
2,000-year-old feline footprint found in ancient tile An archaeologist discovered a paw print from a cat in a 2,000-year-old roof tile found in Gloucester, England. The tile was recovered in 1969 but the print was only recently identified. The tegula tile dried in the sun, but not before a cat walked across it. Footprints from dogs, humans and even a pig have been found in ancient tiles, but cat prints are uncommon. BBC (7/28)
July 26, 2015
Veterinarian Gwen Sila with BluePearl Veterinary Partners performed surgery on Butterfly, a kitten born with eyelid agenesis. –More– |
July 26, 2015
Texas fat cat shrinks down from 41 pounds A 41-pound cat found as a stray in 2012 has reached 19 pounds under the care of veterinarian Brittney Barton at HEAL Veterinary Hospital in Texas. Skinny the cat has been on a diet and exercise routine, and Dr. Barton says that although he’s still a large cat, he’s no longer obese. York Daily Record (Pa.)/The Associated Press (7/27)
July 23, 2015
Owners of indoor cats may think spaying is not necessary, but veterinarian Stacy Skoraczewski writes that there are numerous –More– |
July 22, 2015
Two women staking ownership claims to a black-and-white cat have taken the battle to court in California. |
July 21, 2015