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Cats (and Dogs) Are the Best Stress Relief, According to Pet Owners

Weekly Mews Cats are the Best Stress Relief

After a long, stressful day, do you prefer to hug your partner or your pet? If the furry, sometimes sharp paws of your feline friend are calling your name, you’re not alone. According to a new survey of thousands of pet owners, hugging your pet offers better stress relief than hugging your spouse. When you […]

Ask Dr. Paola – Cuddling, Digging & Chemicals (July 14, 2025)

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Welcome to our “Ask Dr. Paola” series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our readers better understand their cat’s health and well-being. Whether you’re a new pet parent or a seasoned cat lover, Dr. Paola is here to provide answers to your most pressing questions. From […]

Ask Dr. Paola – Staring, Coughing & Deworming (July 7, 2025)

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Welcome to our “Ask Dr. Paola” series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our readers better understand their cat’s health and well-being. Whether you’re a new pet parent or a seasoned cat lover, Dr. Paola is here to provide answers to your most pressing questions. From […]

Cats Know Each Other’s Names: Science Explores Feline Cognition

Weekly Mews Cats know each others names

If you’ve ever had a cat ignore their own name (and who hasn’t?), you may be skeptical that they would bother to learn each other’s names, too. But a series of cat-focused studies carried out by a Japanese research team found that they do indeed know their own names, the names of other household cats, […]

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