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ABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago
Public health

Oregon resident catches rare bubonic plague, likely from their cat: Health officials

A pet owner in Oregon has contracted the bubonic plague, possibly from their cat.
Health officials have urged residents to avoid contact with rodents and take precautions to prevent the spread of the disease. [ more ]
time.com
3 months ago
Public health

Oregon Confirmed a Human Case of the Bubonic Plague. It Was Likely Caused By a Cat

A case of the bubonic plague has been reported in Oregon, and it is believed that the person was infected by their cat.
The disease is often spread through a bite from an infected flea or contact with an infected animal. Human to human transmission is rare. [ more ]
The New Yorker
4 months ago
Books

David Means on Writing Animals Truthfully

The cat in the story, Chance, is based on a real cat named Baudelaire that the author knew from a few years prior.
The interracial relationship between Kayla and William was not initially planned but developed naturally as the story was written. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
France news

The toilet-trained cat with impeccable bathroom etiquette

Leo the cat in France uses a human toilet and cleans it after finishing.
This showcases an extreme level of pet humanization. [ more ]
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