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As deadly cat disease spreads nationally, MU veterinarian finds effective treatment

Lone Star ticks, which are notorious carriers of many diseases including cytauxzoonosis, or "bobcat fever," have been spreading across the nation in recent years. As a result, cats across much of the country are now exposed ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Apr 18, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Seizing the opportunity: treating epilepsy in cats

Many cat owners are not sure how to react when their animals start behaving abnormally. The diagnosis of epilepsy and similar conditions is particularly difficult because the symptoms are so variable. In some cases the first ...

Biology / Other

created Sep 02, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Cats versus dogs in the 'drinking' category (w/ video)

(PhysOrg.com) -- The competition between cat and dog owners has one or the other always looking for an advantage and cat owners thought they had one last year when Pedro Reis and Roman Stocker from MIT discovered ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created May 26, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 7 | with audio podcast report

UF study finds cats No. 1 predator to urban mockingbird nests

A new University of Florida study shows cats are the dominant predator to mockingbird eggs and nestlings in urban areas, prompting conservationists to urge pet owners to keep felines indoors at night.

Biology / Plants & Animals

created May 05, 2011 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Study: 3 out of 4 cats will wear a collar, making it worth a try

Almost three out of four cats in a new study wore collars consistently during a six-month study, suggesting that most cats will tolerate a collar even if their owners are skeptical about its success.

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Sep 08, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Dogs' family status depends on family's locale

Man's best friend might just be treated like any other animal depending on where the owners live. A study by David Blouin, assistant professor of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Indiana University South Bend, ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Aug 15, 2010 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (6) | comments 5 | with audio podcast