According to a new study by Synchrony, parent company of CareCredit and Pets Best Pet Insurance, nearly half of pet owners underestimate the lifetime cost of care for their pet. The study was based on findings from 1,200 pet owners and 100 veterinarians. For cats, the lifetime financial breakdown (over 15 years) was as follows: …
Researchers at the Luxembourg Institute of Health are investigating a new approach to helping people who are allergic to cat dander, specifically, the major cat allergen Fel d 1. Allergen-specific immunotherapy aims to provide long-term relief from allergies, but much remains to be learned about the therapy. In a study published in December 2020 in …
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Cat adoption is associated with greater empathy and less separation anxiety for autistic children, according to a study published online in December in the Journal of Pediatric Nursing. The study, which was the first randomized controlled trial of cat adoption in families of children with autism spectrum disorders, was funded by the Human Animal Bond …
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Choosing a healthy cat food can feel overwhelming, especially when you look at the sea of brands, formulations, and flavors. Before choosing a food, first identify your cat’s life stage. “Cats have different nutritional needs depending on where they are in their stage of growth and life cycle,” says Johnna Devereaux, clinical pet nutritionist and …
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We interviewed top feline experts to find out their favorite cat-care secrets for all life stages. Read on to learn how to manage the most common cat-care and behavior issues. Cat-care secrets for preventing litter box woes Not using the litter box is at the top of the list of feline behavior challenges. Set your …
Cat yowling is among the strangest — and most alarming — cat sounds out there. So, why do cats yowl? And what does it mean when your cat yowls?
Did you know that cats have not one, not two, but three eyelids? The first two eyelids are similar to ours — one on the top and one on the bottom that meet in the middle of the eye when the lids are closed. The third eyelid, also known as the nictitating membrane, is a …
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Cat eye discharge — whether it’s cat eye boogers, watery cat eyes or something else — can be normal … or not. Here’s what to know about cat eye discharge.
Given the popularity of smart products for humans, it’s no surprise that pet tech products are hotter than ever. Whether you turn to smart feeders and litter boxes or activity trackers and GPS homing devices, connected pet products can help you monitor your cat’s health, feed her when you’re away from the house and even …
Noticed nasal discharge coming from your kitty recently? Is your cat’s runny nose normal or something that necessitates a trip to the vet? Let’s look at causes, diagnosis and treatments for your cat’s runny nose.
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