Health Jan 12 Two cats in California died after drinking raw milk recalled for bird flu, their owner says By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press
Health Dec 29 How to protect your cats from catching bird flu Bird flu has been spreading for years in wild birds, chickens, turkeys and many other animals but the death of an Oregon house cat is raising questions about the ongoing outbreak and how people can protect their pets. By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press
Politics Dec 05 How cat and dog owners voted in the 2024 election, according to AP VoteCast Dog owners were much more likely to support Trump over Harris, while cat owners were evenly split between the two candidates. By Linley Sanders, Humera Lodhi, Annie Ng, Associated Press
Science Sep 07 Cats like to play fetch like dogs. The game is rooted in both species’ hunting instincts Many people have seen dogs fetch, but cats like to get into the game too. Despite their very different hunting and play styles, fetching appears to combine elements of predatory and social behavior for both species. By Mikel Delgado, Judith Stella, The Conversation
Economy Dec 20 U.S. animal shelters are overcrowded with pets from families facing economic woes Operators believe the influx of more animals is due largely to higher pet care costs and housing issues. And they're in crisis mode as they try to reduce the kennel crush. By Michael Hill, Associated Press
Jul 17 Bird flu infects dozens of cats in Poland but risk to humans remains low, WHO says By Associated Press Scientists worry that rising cases of bird flu in animals that have frequent contact with humans might lead to a mutated version of the disease that could spread easily between people, triggering another pandemic. Continue reading
Jan 14 Watch 4:05 How the video game ‘Stray’ is helping rescue real-life cats By John Yang, Ali Rogin, Claire Mufson "Stray," an award-winning video game featuring a stray cat, is helping rescue animals. Online streamers are using their platforms to raise money for felines without a home. The PBS NewsHour spoke to a number of people who are using a… Continue watching
Apr 22 2 pet cats in New York test positive for COVID-19 By Associated Press U.S. authorities say that while it appears some animals can get the virus from people, there’s no indication the animals are transmitting it to human beings. Continue reading
Jul 22 This everyday chemical was cast aside. Its replacement might be making cats sick By Berly McCoy Manufacturers phased out flame retardants called PBDEs because of health concerns in pets and humans. New research suggests their replacements may be just as bad. Continue reading
Jun 04 New York could become first state to ban cat declawing By Associated Press Declawing a cat is already illegal in much of Europe as well as in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Denver. Continue reading