Human-to-cat COVID-19 transmission affirmed in new study

A robust new study is offering the strongest clinical evidence to date of COVID-19 transmission from human to cat. The research builds on anecdotal reports from the past 12 months, but experts stress there is no evidence so far of viral transmission fr… Continue reading Human-to-cat COVID-19 transmission affirmed in new study

Lovebug cat food is the latest to substitute insect protein for meat

More and more, insect protein is being suggested as a more sustainable alternative to meat. Humans aren’t the only omnivores, though, which is why a new insect-based cat food should soon be hitting the market – and it won’t be the only one.Continue Rea… Continue reading Lovebug cat food is the latest to substitute insect protein for meat

Omnidirectional robot shoots out treats for home-alone pets

Earlier this year, we heard about a pet-entertaining/treat-dispensing robot known as Pumpkii. Although its crowdfunding campaign was cancelled, the similar Rocki is now available for purchase.Continue ReadingCategory: Pets, LifestyleTags: Robots, Dogs,… Continue reading Omnidirectional robot shoots out treats for home-alone pets

Feline-friendly tiny house lets owners live and work off the grid

Charmingly named Cyril the Tiny House in honor of the owner’s grandfather, Build Tiny’s latest towable dwelling provides a home office and a few feline-friendly additions. It also runs fully off the grid with a solar panel and battery setup.Continue Re… Continue reading Feline-friendly tiny house lets owners live and work off the grid

Tiny Trash Can Repels Trash Pandas, Medium-Sized Cats

Are you tired of cats and other wildlife relieving themselves in your outdoor plant pots? As if accidental neglect won’t kill them fast enough. [TecnoProfesor] has a solution, and it doesn’t even involve a microcontroller. It detects the presence of approaching animals and then blasts them with annoying sounds and …read more

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Pheromones can help cats and dogs under the same roof get along

Cats and dogs can sometimes make a great pairing, but much of the time they go together like oil and water. A new study has explored how pheromones could lead to more harmonious relationships between these common pets, and found that a couple of curren… Continue reading Pheromones can help cats and dogs under the same roof get along