Can you love cats too much?
A study into cat ownership looks at whether people who own an excessive number of cats are on the slippery slope to becoming animal hoarders.
Plants & Animals
Apr 10, 2013
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Demand for exotic pets pushes species to the brink
Poisonous frogs, long-necked turtles, bears and chimpanzees may not be everyone's idea of an animal companion, but experts warn that demand for exotic pets is pushing some species closer to extinction.
Ecology
Mar 13, 2013
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Raw meat diet may not be enough for cats or tigers
Animal scientists say a raw meat diet is a good source of protein for cats, but pet owners may need to supplement with other nutrients.
Plants & Animals
Feb 19, 2013
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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 ...
Plants & Animals
Apr 18, 2012
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Green cats eye up new kitty litter
(PhysOrg.com) -- Scratching around in the kitty tray could soon be a greener experience for cats in the UK and world-wide, thanks to a new type of low-cost cat litter developed by researchers at Imperial College London, in ...
Materials Science
Jun 6, 2011
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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.
Plants & Animals
May 5, 2011
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Study finds flame retardants at high levels in pet dogs
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.
Environment
Apr 26, 2011
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Taking after master: US pets obese, too, study finds
Just like their human masters, a majority of American pets have a weight problem, a study released Thursday says.
Plants & Animals
Feb 24, 2011
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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, ...
Plants & Animals
Aug 15, 2010
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Owners should count calories for obese pets, consider several factors for good health
You might watch your daily calorie intake or glance over nutritional information on food packages, but do you do the same for your pet?
Plants & Animals
Oct 8, 2009
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