Researchers (and some cat-owners) wanted to know: What do feral and free-roaming house cats do when they’re out of sight? A two-year study offers a first look at the daily lives of these feline paupers and princes, whose territories overlap on the urban, suburban, rural and agricultural edges of many towns.
The largest pet health report ever compiled reveals a number of disturbing trends, such as a 46 percent increase in canine diabetes since 2005, and data showing that cat owners do not often seek veterinary care for their felines.
Despite decades of efforts to reduce the number of homeless animals in the United States and around the world, the number of chronically homeless animals continues to strain shelters and humane organizations.
Are you the “owner” of a dog or cat? Maybe you should consider yourself a “human caregiver” instead. And Fido and Fluffy? Perhaps they should be “companion animals,” not just “pets.”
Indiana University scientists have found chemical flame retardants in the blood of pet dogs at concentrations five to 10 times higher than in humans, but lower than levels found in a previous study of cats.
(Sebastopol)-The ground is just starting to dry out in the back parts of Ragle Ranch Park in Sebastopol, a favorite of dog walkers in western Sonoma County. The stroll through the wetlands offers a bit of serenity for people and their canine buddies but the outing comes with a reminder of the battle against fleas and ticks.
