Cats

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Sciences & Technology

How to give your animal friends a stress-free holiday season

From posing for the family Christmas photo to the hot days of summer – here are some tips to help give your pet a happy holiday as well

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Health & Medicine

Coronavirus in cats?

Remdesivir may not be the ‘magic bullet’ for patients with COVID-19, but it may greatly benefit cats suffering from a deadly disease caused by a different coronavirus

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Environment

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Go Figure

Why cats obsess over Christmas trees

Bright, dangly, shiny things hanging off branches may lead to feline mayhem, but not (usually) injury – except perhaps to your tree

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Sciences & Technology

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Go Figure

Why a cat’s whiskers are the bee’s knees

These multipurpose organs are a navigation aid, early warning system, indicator of mood ... and much more

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