In a home with more than one cat, feline wrestling can be a common sight. But how do we know when it’s becoming a problem?
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A proposed scientific name is frenetic random activity periods (FRAPs). In rabbits, these high activity periods are called ‘binkies’. But many cat and dog-owners simply call them ‘zoomies’.
As omnivores, humans can choose to not consume any animal products. But what happens when we feed a vegan diet to our carnivore companions?
Are our animal companions showing off when they share more than toys with us? And what should we do about it?
Medieval manuscripts are littered with images of cats – sharing their owner’s dinner, keeping them company, and even cosplaying as nuns.
There are many things you can do to help your pet when they’re sick.
Keeping human foods away from pets is one way to avoid emergency veterinary hospital runs during Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or New Year’s.
Breed matters. But dogs are mostly what we make of them, and they repay the effort we put into their behaviour tenfold.
The death of a pet can be a deeply painful experience. But acknowledging the way pet grief is different can help people find consolation.
To lose such a friend is not just to have sudden hole where they used to be. There are constant reminders of time spent together, threads in the tapestry of daily life left ragged and loose.
Many people think they’re allergic to cat hair, but that’s not entirely the case.
A scholar of law and humanities compares bans on dogs with any pit bull genes to “one drop” laws that once classified people with even a single Black ancestor as Black.
Tackling this global problem requires an international effort – particularly by rich nations where the demand for exotic pets is increasing.
Even though the typical mobile gamer is a middle-aged woman, ageist stereotypes about gamers continue to circulate.
You may dismiss many behaviour changes as just a normal part of ageing. But it may be doggy dementia, or canine cognitive dysfunction.
A series of studies found that exposure to dogs leads people to make riskier financial decisions, while interactions with cats have the opposite effect.
The monkeypox virus can easily spread between humans and animals. A veterinary virologist explains how the virus could go from people to wild animals in the US – and why that could be a problem.
Data suggests most of the time infection results in either no symptoms or very mild disease for cats and dogs. And the duration of their symptoms, if they get them, may be very short.
Digging is a natural and important behaviour for cats – trying to interrupt it may cause stress and confusion for your pet. But if your cat is kicking litter everywhere, here are a few tips to try.
Heatwaves can be deadly for pets. Here are top tips from veterinary experts to keep your pet safe.
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Professor of Animal Behaviour and Welfare, University of New England
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Associate Professor, School of Animal and Veterinary Science, University of Adelaide
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Senior Lecturer in Animal Science, Nottingham Trent University
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