“Working with animals is unpredictable by nature. To them, there are always more interesting things to be doing, fresh smells to sniff, and new acquaintances to make….”
The Dog Days of Science
Category: Pets
213 Of The Fluffiest Cats In The World
“After picking the Internet’s smiliest cat, now we’re on a mission to find the world’s fluffiest cat….”
Dogs in the middle ages: what medieval writing tells us about our ancestors’ pets
“In the middle ages, most dogs had jobs. In his book De Canibus, the 16th-century English physician and scholar John Caius described a hierarchy of dogs, which he classified first and foremost according to their function in human society….”
The Power of Pets: Health Benefits of Human-Animal Interactions
“The power of pets: nothing compares to the joy of coming home to a loyal companion. The unconditional love of a pet can do more than keep you company. Pets may also decrease stress, improve heart health, and even help children with their emotional and social skills….”
The Health and Mood-Boosting Benefits of Pets
“Pets come with some powerful health benefits. Here’s how caring for a dog, cat, or other animal can help relieve depression and anxiety, lower stress, and improve your heart health….”
Why do cats love tuna so much? Scientists may finally know.
“Why do cats love tuna so much? Scientists may finally know.
Study identifies taste receptors that give our feline friends a craving for meat—and one fish in particular….”
How Do Cats Purr?
“One of the most delightful sounds to a cat lover is their feline friend’s rumbling noise when they get a little scritch behind the ears. Yet how cats produce their contented purrs has long been a mystery….”
Are your cats having fun or fighting? Here are some ways to tell.
Dog vision: How do dogs see the world?
“Dogs see the world in fewer hues than we do, but this doesn’t mean our canine companions are completely colorblind. But even if dogs’ visual worlds are not as clear or as colorful as ours, their ability to see motion is superior….”
