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Many factors determine a cat’s temperment—from genetics to their early lives and environments—but on the whole, you can expect a black tabby to be friendly and ready to play.
So, you should contact your vet immediately if your cat may have eaten some, even if they seem ok. Once symptoms develop, they include weakness, lethargy, pale gums, bruising, and signs of bleeding.
One small study did find that cranberry extract may help reduce lower urinary tract symptoms in cats with idiopathic cystitis, but the evidence is not currently strong enough to base recommendations on.
Dozens of rare, fur-covered volumes from 12th and 13th century French monasteries are wrapped with seal skins that may have come from as far away as Greenland, researchers report April 9 in Royal Society Open Science.
To avoid confrontation, place food bowls, litter boxes, and resting areas in separate locations and follow the “one per cat, plus one extra” rule.
During that time, I observed my cat’s reaction and took note of the litter’s smell, clumping ability, odor control, and dust levels.
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Scientists working to unlock the secrets of de-extinction recently announced what they say is a turning point for the movement: the creation of transgenic mice with long, luxurious golden locks of tufted fur inspired by the coats of woolly mammoths.
The machine automatically seals waste into trash bags with the press of a button, reducing odors and keeping things clean with as little effort as possible.
