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Sealook Sparks Pet Screen-Time Frenzy, But Ozzy Isn't Convinced
entertainment18 days ago

Sealook Sparks Pet Screen-Time Frenzy, But Ozzy Isn't Convinced

Netflix’s Sealook, a simple, colorful, dialogue-free cartoon about seals, has become a surprising hit with dogs and cats online, turning some pets into accidental viewers and fueling social-media buzz. Experts say movement, contrast, and sounds that resemble prey help hold their attention, while the creators say they didn’t intend Sealook to be a show for animals. In a playful test, the author’s dog Ozzy shows fleeting interest but ultimately wanders off, suggesting canine stardom on screen may be more hype than hustle for now.

via The Guardian|
#cats#dogs#entertainment
Early-Childhood Cats Linked to Higher Risk of Kids’ Mental Health Issues
health28 days ago

Early-Childhood Cats Linked to Higher Risk of Kids’ Mental Health Issues

A Spanish study of nearly 2,000 mother-child pairs found that having a cat at ages 4–5 is linked to higher risk of internalizing (anxiety/depression) and externalizing (disobedience, hyperactivity) problems by ages 7–8, while owning less common pets like rabbits, hamsters, fish, turtles, or salamanders at ages 1 and 4–5 predicted fewer problems. Dogs and birds showed no significant mental-health impact, and researchers caution that cats may be chosen for families with preexisting concerns or that effects may emerge later in adolescence.

via New York Post|
#cats#children#health
Cosmo the Street-Survivor Cat Seeks a Loving Home
pets29 days ago

Cosmo the Street-Survivor Cat Seeks a Loving Home

Cosmo, a street-rescued cat with distinctive ears from frostbite and untreated infections, has settled at Tri-County Humane Society and is looking for a patient, low-key family to call his own; he’s healthy and independent, but has a sweet side, with volunteers noting that food is the way to his heart and inviting interested adopters to contact the shelter.

via The Dodo|
#adoption#cat#cosmo
Spotting Dementia in Aging Dogs and Cats: Signs and Support
pets1 month ago

Spotting Dementia in Aging Dogs and Cats: Signs and Support

Dementia, or cognitive dysfunction, can affect aging dogs and cats, with signs often emerging earlier in dogs (as young as 8 years; about 10% affected, rising to ~80% by 18) and in cats around age 10 (more than half over 15 show signs). Early symptoms include wandering, accidents in the home, trouble navigating stairs or doors, changes in hearing, and increased vocalizing; cats may over‑groom. Since these signs overlap with arthritis or other illnesses, vets use owner questionnaires and a thorough history, plus exams and blood tests to rule out other conditions; MRI can definitively diagnose brain changes but is costly and requires anesthesia. There is no cure, but management focuses on regular exercise, mental stimulation, a stable environment, and diet/supplements (e.g., MCTs, antioxidants, omega-3s) as well as medications when appropriate, all aimed at maintaining quality of life and the bond with the pet.

via Futurity|
#aging#cats#cognitive-dysfunction
Emerald the cat and Ocean the dog immortalized in a Roman mosaic from Adramytteion, Turkey
archaeology1 month ago

Emerald the cat and Ocean the dog immortalized in a Roman mosaic from Adramytteion, Turkey

Archaeologists excavating a late 2nd–3rd century AD Roman villa at Adramytteion, Turkey, uncovered a 16-by-11-foot mosaic with 15 panels, including Emerald the cat (named ΖΜΑΡΑΓΔΙΝ, meaning emerald) and Ocean the dog (ΩΚΕΑΝΟΣ), suggesting the pets were household symbols and memory of the villa's inhabitants.

via Live Science|
#ancient-rome#archaeology#mosaic
Rabies Alerts Expand Across U.S. as Wildlife Exposures Surge
health1 month ago

Rabies Alerts Expand Across U.S. as Wildlife Exposures Surge

Health officials across Idaho, Texas, Florida, North Carolina, Alabama, Michigan and other states have issued rabies warnings as wildlife exposures rise—Idaho reports 24 rabid bats this year, San Antonio/Bexar County records 22 wild‑animal cases (along with a first rabid pet dog in over a decade), Florida’s Brevard County issues a 60‑day alert after a raccoon tests positive, and Alabama reports a rabid fox while North Carolina traces exposures to goats at a mobile petting zoo. Michigan and California also report rabid bats. Public guidance emphasizes vaccinating pets, avoiding contact with wild or unfamiliar animals, and contacting health departments if exposure occurs; several cases are being investigated to determine exposure risk.

via Yahoo|
#bat#health#pets
Big-Nosed Biscuit's Battle: A Cat's Growth Nose and a Family's Unwavering Love
pets1 month ago

Big-Nosed Biscuit's Battle: A Cat's Growth Nose and a Family's Unwavering Love

Seven-year-old Biscuit, a beloved orange cat, developed a rapidly growing nose after a cryptococcal fungal infection. Despite intensive medical treatment and a feeding tube, the swelling persists due to scar tissue, and surgery isn’t an option. Her fungal levels have improved and she remains healthy, happy, and deeply loved by her family who share her journey online.

via The Dodo|
#adoption#biscuit#cats
Georgia Donkey HeeHaw Killed by Police; Owner Fights for Justice
us-news1 month ago

Georgia Donkey HeeHaw Killed by Police; Owner Fights for Justice

In Cedartown, Georgia, police shot and killed a pet donkey named HeeHaw after entering the pasture during a chase; authorities say the donkey approached them and they tasered him before shooting. HeeHaw’s owner, Hannah Israel, described the bottle-raised animal as like a son and vowed legal action, with a GoFundMe raising over $76,000 as she pursues justice; the officer involved has been placed on leave.

via New York Post|
#donkey#georgia#justice
Rabies Outbreak in SC Wildlife Triggers Pet Quarantines Across Four Counties
health1 month ago

Rabies Outbreak in SC Wildlife Triggers Pet Quarantines Across Four Counties

South Carolina health officials confirmed rabies in a rabid skunk and three bats across four counties (Greenville, Greenwood, Pickens and Beaufort), prompting quarantines for exposed pets (two cats, two dogs, nine goats in Greenville; one dog in Greenwood; two cats in Pickens) and a human exposure in Beaufort; statewide rabid-animal cases for 2026 total 78.

via WYFF|
#health#pets#public-health
Rabies Alert After Bat Encounters in Idaho Falls and Rigby
health1 month ago

Rabies Alert After Bat Encounters in Idaho Falls and Rigby

IDAHO FALLS — Eastern Idaho Public Health warns residents after two incidents in Idaho Falls and Rigby where bats tested positive for rabies, with domestic pets exposed; authorities urge anyone who may have touched a bat or whose pet interacted with one to seek prompt medical or veterinary advice, keep rabies vaccinations current, and never handle bats with bare hands. Public health can coordinate free testing if exposure is identified (208-533-3152).

via East Idaho News|
#bats#health#idaho-falls