Pets

Time with dogs could help improve your concentration, study finds

Need another excuse to hang out with your hound? Here’s one: scientists have now shown it increases the power of your brain waves.
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What's the longest a cat can live for? Here are the world's oldest felines

What is the average lifespan for a cat – and who were the world's oldest cats?
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Do dogs actually enjoy their food?

Smell plays a big part.
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Why do dogs look like their owners?

Sometimes, the resemblance is uncanny...
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I regularly worm my pets. Should I worm myself, too?

Yes, it's possible for humans to get worms.
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Does my dog love me? Here’s how to know for sure

Sure, they wag their tails to greet us and are happy to snuggle up and watch TV in the evening, but are our beloved pooches actually experiencing the same love for us as we feel for them?
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Why do so many cats have white paws?

This distinctive feature can be seen on moggies everywhere.
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7 of the best cat books to help you understand your feline friend

Animal behaviour expert Dr Zazie Todd recommends seven of the best books on cats.
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The best pet cameras for dogs and cats in 2024

Keep a close, comforting eye on your beloved pets with these smart pet cameras.
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FitBark 2 review: Can a doggy fitness tracker help your best friend get healthy?

Keep an eye on your pet’s activity and monitor their sleeping habits with this lightweight tracker.
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How big is my pet’s carbon pawprint and what can I do to minimise it?

Looking after a pet can have a surprisingly large impact on the environment.
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Petcube Cam review: An affordable camera that can reassure you and your pets

Chat to your dog or cat (or goldfish, naturally) when you're out of the house, and get alerts when they're up to mischief.
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Pets may be at risk of catching it from their owners

Experts suggest that we avoid contact with our beloved pups and kitties if we contract the disease.
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Will my dog get lonely after I go back to the office after lockdown?

Our pups are used to us being at home all the time. How will they cope when we have to go back out to work?
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The science of dogs: Everything you need to know about your best buddy

Why do dogs eat grass? Are they really colourblind? And why do they insist on rolling in fox poo at every opportunity?
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What causes wet dog smell?

Asked by: Chris Mayhew
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You may need to vaccinate your pets against COVID-19, scientists warn

Coronavirus can infect a wide range of species including cats, dogs, mink and other domesticated species, experts said.
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Flat-faced 'grumpy cats' may struggle to communicate how they feel

Their big eyes and 'grumpy' faces might make it difficult for us to tell when they are actually in pain and need our help, researchers warn.
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Eight mind-blowing facts about cats, according to science

Curiosity won't kill these cats.
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