Dr. Jane
February 23, 2022
LOS ANGELES (KABC) — A new bill, introduced by Assemblymember Miguel Santiago, who represents the 53rd district in Los Angeles, is in the works to guarantee certain rights for pets. Assembly Bill 1881 is being called the ‘Dog and Cat Bill of Rights’ with the goal of promoting the well-being of pets as well as fight against animal cruelty. “Well, …
Dr. Jane
February 16, 2022
Grief-stricken pet owners who can’t bear to say goodbye to their four-legged friends are driving the latest crop of influencers on social media: cloned cats and dogs. Kelly Anderson said she was devastated when her 5-year-old cat, Chai, unexpectedly died in 2017. “I’ve never really even had a relationship with a human like I did with her,” the 32-year-old Austin-based …
Dr. Jane
January 27, 2022
February is Pet Dental Health Month and a good month to look inside your dog or cat’s mouth and see what’s going on inside. Does your dog or cat have missing teeth, loose teeth, or “doggy” or “kitten” breath? While we think these things are normal for an animal to age, they are all signs of periodontal disease (unless the …
Dr. Jane
January 12, 2022
A new dog and cat specialist service at Washington State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital is expected to improve standards and general pet health throughout the inland Northwest. The new service, officially known as Small Animal Theriogenology among veterinarians, makes WSU one of the few places in the Pacific Northwest where dogs and cats can receive specialized small animal reproductive medicine …
Dr. Jane
November 28, 2021
We love pets, but they are little free riders. Between food, trash, toys, and all that other accessories, it can feel like you have a very cute roommate who refuses to pay rent. Your requests to “get a job” may go unanswered, but everyone knows that stomach rubs are priceless. Here at WIRED we have enough pets for a zoo …
Dr. Jane
November 18, 2021
When looking for gifts for a dog, cat, or other furry animal, keep in mind who you are really shopping for. You might have dog and cat lovers on your list, but the best pet gifts are all about making the four-legged recipient feel special. It’s the time of year to spend time with loved ones and, as important members …
Dr. Jane
November 17, 2021
In this study, recently published in the journal Animal Cognition, cats were given a solvable task (an easily accessible treat in a loose-lid container) and an impossible task (a treat in a closed container) in the presence of either attentive or inattentive caregiver. In the solvable task condition, cats easily figured out how to access the treat and did not …
Dr. Jane
November 17, 2021
Study participants smiled and talked to their robotic cats and expressed feelings such as “The cat looks at me like someone who listens to me and loves me”. People with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia (ADRD) often experience behavioral and psychological symptoms such as depression, aggression, and anxiety. Often these symptoms are treated with antipsychotics, antidepressants, and benzodiazepines, which often …
Dr. Jane
November 17, 2021
Owners comfort and stroke their cat with blood in the stool Chalabala / Getty It is very natural that you would be a little freaked out the first time you see blood in your cat’s stool, especially if he is acting normally. But this situation is a great indicator of your favorite cat’s health. Here are some methods of determining …
Dr. Jane
November 16, 2021
Silicon Valley is hidden within sight and is home to thousands of stray and feral cats that roam free in streams, parks, and trails. And in Mountain View, a possible spike in free-range cats has rekindled a controversial debate about how to deal with colonies of bite-sized predators. At the Santiago Villa RV Park, North Bayshore’s only residential area, residents …
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