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Bonfire night can be a stressful time if your pet is scared of fireworks. A PDSA report from 2015 found 39% of pets have a fear of fireworks. Although we know the colourful explosions in the sky are perfectly safe, our pets don’t understand. Their heightened sense of hearing also makes fireworks more intense. For dogs, cats and other pets …

Research from the University of Alberta has found pet ownership could reduce obesity and allergic diseases in children. The study conducted by Anita Kozyrskyj, a pediatric epidemiologist, looked at 746 infants. They found babies from households with pets had higher levels of certain microbes in the gut. These microbes are linked to a reduced risk of obesity and allergic diseases …

Minitablets for cats could improve the compliance of feline patients in the future. All cat owners know that giving their pet a pill is no simple task. Cats are stubborn enough to resist taking a tablet and clever enough to avoid them if mixed in with food. Minitablets are much smaller, compressed pills only a few millimetres in size and …

Cats can get a bad rep for being finicky eaters, but research by the Waltham Centre for Pet Nutrition suggests otherwise. A study looking at the flavour, aroma and nutrition of cat foods found that even unappealing flavours can be a cat’s preferred choice if the nutritional content is right. The study by Mars Petcare showed that cats are able to …

iPet Companion is an innovation that lets people across the globe interact with shelter cats through the internet. You can head over there right now and entertain shelter cats waiting for a new forever home. A simple click of a button is all it takes to get the toys wiggling and the cats moving. Shelters across North America and Canada have signed up …

Cat food puzzles are being used to help combat the negative physical and behavioural effects an indoor lifestyle has on felines. Keeping a cat indoors is recommended for their safety and health. However, indoor housing is associated with physical and behavioural problems, such as: Obesity Type-2 diabetes Joint problems Chronic lower urinary tract diseases Aggression Attention-seeking behaviors Stress-related behaviors e.g. house-soiling and overgrooming A new study …

Like humans, some cats and dogs are at risk of getting sunburn. UV rays from the sun can damage unprotected skin, leaving it red, sore and tender. Pets with short, thin or white coats are most at risk. Pale skin such as the nose or belly, has little pigmentation making it sensitive to the sun. Owners of cats or dogs at risk …

During the warmer months, many homes are quick to open windows. However, cat owners should be aware of the dangers an open window can pose to their pets. A phenomenon called high-rise syndrome is to blame. High-rise syndrome is also used to describe the injuries cats sustain when falling from a height. A fall from the second floor (7m+) or above can be dangerous. Cats falling …

It’s Poison Prevention Week, so we’re looking at common pet poisons found around the home. In this article, we’re looking at ornamental plants that are poisonous to cats. Below is our roundup of the 13 most toxic plants for cats. See also our top 10 cat poisons roundup. Ornamental plants can be found in homes across the nation. They help reduce stress, promote well-being and improve …

It’s Poison Prevention Week, so we’re going to be looking at pet poisons found around the home. In this article, we’re listing some of the more common poisons that affect cats. Below is our roundup of the ten most common cat poisons. See our top 10 dog poisons. The 10 Most Reported Cat Poisons Dog Flea Products (Permethrin) Flea and tick products marketed for dogs …