Author: Jackie Brown
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Health Talk – Obesity, Diabetes, Homemade Diets and Flying with Your Pet
News bites for your cat's health.
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Pet Obesity Still a Big Issue
The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention recently released its survey statistics for 2018, which found that 59.5% of cats and 55.8% of dogs in the United States are classified as overweight or obese. Cats beat out dogs in obesity — 33.8% of all cats falling in the category of obese (for dogs, it’s 18.9%). The …
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Big Feline Cancer Research Donation
The Petco Foundation and the Blue Buffalo Company partnered to award a $250,000 grant to the Morris Animal Foundation, an international nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing animal health. The gift will specifically fund studies on feline cancer, which is the second leading cause of death in cats. Current Morris Animal Foundation cat-specific studies underway include …
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Pet Parents Can Take New Nutrition Course
The Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Illinois is offering a first-of-its-kind online certificate program in pet nutrition. Open to pet owners, as well as veterinarians and other industry professionals, the program consists of four courses, three of which must be completed to earn certification. Topics covered include canine and feline metabolism, nutrient …
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Cats Know Their Names
According to a Japanese study published in April 2019 in the journal Scientific Reports, cats can distinguish between random words and their own names. The study looked at pet cats and their owners, as well as cats living in cat cafés. Interestingly, cats in cat cafés had strong responses to their names being uttered by …
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Is Your Cat’s Runny Nose Normal?
Noticed nasal discharge coming from your kitty recently? Is your cat's runny nose normal or something that necessitates a trip to the vet? Let’s look at causes, diagnosis and treatments for your cat's runny nose.
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Can Your Personality Influence Your Cat’s Health?
Data from recent studies show that your personality can have a serious impact on your cats health.
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Birman Cat Inherits Fortune
Beloved Birman cat receives fashion icon's inheritance after his death in February.
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Ontario SPCA to Halt Animal Cruelty Investigations
An upcoming shift in power will take place for the Ontario SPCA following a recent court ruling.
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Cat Scooting — Why It Happens and What to Do
Is your cat scooting, or dragging his bum around on the floor? What causes this strange behavior and how should you treat it?
