Taking care of pets during winters is crucial to ensure their well-being in cold weather. By following these tips, you can provide a safe and comfortable winter environment for your pets. Take the necessary precautions to keep them happy and healthy during the colder months.

Winter pet care: Here's how you can keep your furry-friend healthy during colder months

Toxoplasma gondii, notorious for its transmission through cats, is under scrutiny for its potential role in increased frailty among older adults. With an estimated 11-15 per cent of the US population having encountered this parasite, a new study sheds light on overlooked health consequences associated with T.

Cat parasite could be responsible for fragility in some older adults, says study

Have you ever wondered what your cat's facial expression means? Well, you might soon be able to find out. A new study by researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has been investigating the different types of facial expressions cats use to communicate with each other. According to the study, cats have 276 facial expressions and some of their expressions are in common with humans.

Gravitas | Cats: Masters of facial expression communication

"Are you a dog person or a cat person?" is a question that's asked too too often. Though it is asked (more or less) in a humourous vein, many conclusions are secretly drawn from what you respond.

People are more likely to take care of dogs than cats: Study

Authorities in China have rescued around 1,000 cats from being slaughtered. The felines, as per a state-affiliated media, were part of an illicit trade ring that sells the animal's meat as pork or mutton.

Chinese trade ring selling cat meat disguised as 'pork, mutton' busted, 1,000 felines rescued

Since January, 'cat island' Cyprus has lost hundreds of thousands of its feline population to a fatal strain of coronavirus called the Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP).

Cyprus to use human Covid vaccine to save cat population from fatal coronavirus strain

Tesla is selling Cybertruck-themed cat beds in China. The products resemble the design of Tesla's Cybertruck. Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: Tesla is selling Cybertruck-themed cat beds in China

In a bizarre trend, mango pits are being kept as “pets” by Chinese people, who have now gone beyond keeping young animals. The latest “animal” companion fad in which pets are being created by youngsters from mango seed with sprouting hair has left the mainland social media shocked after online media outlet Jiupai News reported it on July 20.

Mango pits or pets | Chinese raising hairy seeds like dogs and cats, grooming their 'hair'

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that Poland has become the first country to report a high number of cats infected with bird flu across a wide area.

'Unusual cat deaths' in Poland attributed to bird flu: WHO

Caused by a coronavirus strain, Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) has claimed the lives of 300,000 cats in Cyprus since January, according to animal advocates who are pleading the government take effective measures in order to curb the epidemic that struck the island, whose history is intrinsically linked to that of felines.

Feline coronavirus strain kills 300,000 cats in Cyprus

On 'cat island' Cyprus, a strain of coronavirus is wreaking havoc on the cat population. In recent months, the disease, which is a feline strain of the coronavirus has rapidly spread across the island.

Explained: Strain of coronavirus turning Cyprus into 'island of dead cats'. Can the virus infect humans?

Cats are creatures of habit there are or there is a saying that cats have nine lives but this cat in Paris might have spent all its lives. The cat called Neko died after being run over by a train. What happened at this railway station was a passenger and her 15-year-old daughter claiming that this cat was out of its travel bag and was hiding on the railway tracks and it met with its tragic fate. But did the man deliberately kill the cat? The passengers claimed that they persuaded the railway staff to rescue the cart for 20 minutes after which the train ran over it.

Cat 'Neko' dies a tragic death in Paris

In Washington, the city's growing rat population has become a cause for concern. With warmer winters, a rising population, and the proliferation of outdoor dining areas after the Covid pandemic, the rat problem has been exacerbated.

'Primitive but effective': Washington turns to dogs and cats to help deal with rising rat problem

A children's cat-hunting competition in New Zealand has been called off, following condemnation of the event. An annual hunt's organisers came under fire after adding a new category for kids to hunt feral cats, an chronic issue in New Zealand.

New Zealand: Children's cat-killing competition called off after condemnation

A study has found that dogs and cats could be passing on drug-resistant bacteria to their owners. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Pets passing on drug-resistant bacteria to owners?

US President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed a bill banning private ownership of tigers and other big cats along with "cub petting." This bill aims to limit the ownership of tigers, lions, jaguars and other big cats to zoos, sanctuaries, universities and agencies.

Biden signs 'Tiger King' bill banning big cats ownership

A study in the US found that letting cats go outdoors put them at higher risks of contracting and spreading diseases. The report further states that a cats's natural tendency to kill willdlife also decreases the number of local animals which can destroy the biodiversity.

Letting cats go outdoors is risky: Study

Our feline friends cannot be tamed. For they possess a fiercely independent streak that makes them masters of their own will. These furballs with feet wander everywhere casting (judgemental?

Cats can actually recognise your mushy voice directed at them: Study

The cheetah has returned to Indian forests, 70 years after its extinction in 1952. Eight big cats from Namibia were released into a national reserve in Madhya Pradesh by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. What is India's plan to revive its Cheetah population? What do experts say?

South Asia Diary: The cheetah returns to India

An unfriendly feline jumped onto the shoulders of Turkish journalist Huseyin Ozkok during a live broadcast and slapped him on his head. While the veteran journalist laughed it off, the video of the incident has gone viral on social media.

Video of sports journalist getting hit by cat during live broadcast goes viral

The searing heat across the planet has not only affected humans but animals as well. Now, a Tokyo-based clothing maker named Sweet Mommy has come up with a novel clothing solution that may help pet animals brave the scorching heat.

Wearable fans in clothes? Pet animals in Japan get a breather from the scorching heat

Cats may invoke different emotions among people but the Polish Academy of Sciences has classified them as an “invasive alien species”. The decision was taken by scientist Wojciech Solarz as he cited the damage cats cause to birds and other animals in their surroundings.

Polish institute classifies cats as 'alien invasive species'

Polish institute classifies cats as alien invasive species

The state-run Polish Academy of Sciences has drawn the ire of a number of people as they classified domestic cats as an “invasive alien species”. The decision was taken by scientist Wojciech Solarz as he cited the damage cats cause to birds and other animals in their surroundings.

Polish institute classifies cats as 'alien invasive species', causes major controversy

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