#Cats

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Why do cats lick and chew catnip and act so crazy afterwards?

Damaged catnip emitted 20-fold more total iridoids compared to intact leaves. In contrast, silver vine leaf damage did not alter iridoids.

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New sabre-tooth predator precedes cats by millions of years

The lower jaw and teeth fossil offers a window into what the Earth was like during the Eocene Period, more than 40 million years ago.

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People pay more attention to ads when they feature dogs and cats

Researchers conclude that adding dogs or cats to promotional ads makes people more eager to pursue a goal or product.

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Kitten with spinal cord defect gets wheelchair built from toy car

Heartwarming footage shows a disabled kitten whizzing around on a wheelchair made from a plastic bottle and toy car wheels.

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New app uses AI to tell you what your cat is feeling

If you’ve ever wondered if your cat is happy, there’s an app for that. Tably is a new app released by pet health company Sylvester.ai.

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Who’s Smarter: Cats or Dogs? Scientists weigh in.

Dog people and cat people have an age-old debate about which animal makes a better pet. New research seems to support the argument that ...