“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….”
How Do Cats Purr?
Category: Pets
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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….”
Babies who grow up around pets may be less likely to develop food allergies
Cats: The strange and fascinating history of our feline friends
“Cats have lived among humans for thousands of years. They probably started hanging around human grain stores, attracted by mice and other vermin, and eventually spread around the world as sailors brought them aboard ships….”
Do dogs love us?
The 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….”
CAT TIME: Can My Cat Tell Time?
CAT TIME: “Have you ever wondered how your cat always knows exactly when to start meowing like crazyyyyyy for food RIGHT. ON. TIME. EVERY. SINGLE. TIME?
Or how she knows to wake you up as soon as the sun starts rising?
Like jeez, it’s SUNDAY. Doesn’t she know it’s a morning to sleep in?
All these things beg the question: Can cats tell time?….”
These Are The Best Cat-Proof Ornaments
“Cats seem to love batting at the most breakable things, sending them crashing to the ground. And Christmas ornaments are no exception.
You’ll probably never be able to stop your cat from going after your tree, but you can switch to ornaments that are totally shatterproof! That way, no matter how much your cat bats and paws at them, your ornaments won’t end up breaking….”
Therapy Dogs from Children’s Hospital L.A. Make Virtual Visits While Social Distancing
“At the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, the dog therapy program has adapted to make sure their lineup of 127 four-legged friends can still visit patients, families and staff, even if via a computer screen. For the organizers — who haven’t missed a day of service in the past five years — the work-around was a must for their mission to continue….”