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Mail Online
3 months ago
Health

From Alaskapox to the plague... how your CAT is a carrier of diseases

Cats are common disease carriers because they hunt rodents and mammals
Vet experts recommend not allowing your cats to go outdoors [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Fashion & style

All kittied out: fashion goes cat crazy as cuteness trend takes hold

Fashion is currently embracing cat-related imagery and themes.
Celebrities are incorporating their cats into their fashion choices and public appearances. [ more ]
San Francisco Bay Times
3 months ago
SF LGBT

Let's Go Home! 1.25.24 - San Francisco Bay Times

Montana is a friendly, playful dog available for adoption at Oakland Animal Services.
Biff is a loveable cat who enjoys attention and affection. [ more ]
www.eastbaytimes.com
4 months ago
East Bay (California)

East Bay pets of the week for Jan. 19

Prince is a shy but affectionate cat looking for a calm and peaceful indoor environment.
Aspen is a lively and energetic German Shorthaired Pointer seeking an active home without cats or small animals.
Gandalf is a popular cat who requires a patient owner and will reward them with an amazing bond. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
4 months ago
Los Angeles

Dozens of cats were rescued in L.A. County. Now they're looking for new homes

Animal care officials in Los Angeles County are looking for new homes for dozens of cats rescued from a facility in the Antelope Valley, including some that are unsocialized or have special needs.
80 cats seized from the facility have been put up for adoption, with at least 20 of them being unsuited to be indoor pets and better suited for rural or outdoor environments. [ more ]
HuffPost
5 months ago
OMG science

The 10 Most Interesting Things We Learned About Our Pets And Animals This Year

Cats have 276 distinct facial expressions
Rats may have an imagination [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
5 months ago
Science

Cats Can Hide Their Pain--But Not from AI

Artificial intelligence programs have been developed to detect signs of pain in cats based on their facial expressions.
These programs have shown promise, with accuracy rates of up to 77%. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
5 months ago
Scala

Battersea celebrates 140 years of caring for cats

Battersea, the leading London animal welfare charity, is celebrating 140 years of caring for cats.
Battersea has cared for over 250,000 cats since its founding in the Victorian era.
The charity has evolved greatly over the years and continues to improve the lives of cats. [ more ]
The Atlantic
5 months ago
Scala

Cats That Fetch Are an Evolutionary Mystery

Cats that fetch are a minority but not an extreme minority
Fetching is not a regular occurrence in the wild for cats
Dogs fetch because they have been bred to do so [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
Coronavirus

Covid strain that killed 8,000 cats found in UK. The symptoms to look out for

A deadly and infectious strain of coronavirus that affected cats in Cyprus has been found in the UK.
The virus, known as F-CoV-23, is a hybrid of feline and canine coronaviruses and is not linked to Covid-19.
The virus can cause feline infection peritonitis (FIP), which can be deadly. [ more ]
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