Laboratory testing at the University of Wyoming recently confirmed a cat in Wyoming has been infected with the plague. Yes, the same plague that is infamous for killing millions of people in Europe during the Middle Ages. Today, however, it can be treated with modern antibiotics if caught early. This is the third cat over […]
The J.M. Smucker Company today announced a voluntary recall of specific lots of 9Lives® Protein Plus® wet, canned cat food due to possible low levels of thiamine (Vitamin B1). No illnesses related to this issue have been reported to date and the product is being recalled out of an abundance of caution. The impacted products are as follows:
G & C Raw, of Versailles, OH is recalling 30 1–lb containers of Pat’s Cat Turkey Cat Food and 40 2-lb containers of Ground Lamb Dog Food because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Pat’s Cat Turkey and Ground Lamb Dog Food were distributed in OH, MI, IN, PAN, KY, NC, AND
For the first time ever, millions of Chinese high school students will have the opportunity to learn about animal welfare as part of a new biology curriculum unveiled by China’s Ministry of Education this month. The optional module, to be taught beginning September 2018, aims to cultivate students’ respect for life by teaching them about
Here’s more proof that you should never give up hope if your cat goes missing. A couple in Cornwall, UK, lost their cat Winston – 15 years ago. And, thanks to his microchip, they’ve just been reunited! Jan and Pete Barnes were shocked to discover that their missing black cat (that they’d given up on
Swedish superstore, IKEA if finally going to the dogs… and cats! Those of us who have shopped the low-cost home goods store have often wondered why the pet-loving company didn’t stock products for our furriest family members. Well, finally, they will! IKEA just announced the launch of their new LURVIG line for pets. (Lurvig is Swedish
Are you familiar with Albert the Munchkin cat? Well, 540,000 people are fans of his – they follow him on Instagram. And it’s no surprise…look how adorable he is! [playbuzz-item item=”6d0a809f-7f4d-49cc-8aad-90ffcfb42ae9″ format=”snap-article”] Check out these other Instagram famous cats you should follow!
A tiny kitten made a big splash during a Major League Baseball game after running onto the field on Wednesday night. It was the bottom of the sixth inning of a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Kansas City Royals, when the pint-sized puss caused a stir. Watch this clip and see what happened: Here’s our
You might not think it gets any cuter than a cat, snuggling a cat, snuggling another cat…but you’d be wrong. Just look at these 21 photos of animals (yes, there are more cats, and dogs, and even sloths!) cuddling with their favorite toys. And everything feels right in the world. [playbuzz-item item=”3ba0f3f4-0bec-4d6b-be1d-f8b75af58377″ format=”story”]
Residents of the small town of Talkeetna, Alaska, are mourning the loss of a beloved member of their government. The town’s unofficial mayor, a cat named Stubbs, has passed away at the ripe old age of 20. Stubbs has been the honorary mayor of Talkeetna since 1997. Lauri Stec, manager of Nagley’s General Store in
