Pets : Science World Report

Jan 23, 2017 05:18 AM EST

Attention Pet Lovers: Smoking Does Not Only Affect Children But It Also Affects Pets, New Study Suggests

Secondhand smoke can also affect pets.

Feb 27, 2016 05:44 AM EST

Is Your Cat in Pain? 25 Signs Reveal What Your Cat is Experiencing

Is your cat in pain? Scientists have identified 25 behavior signs displayed by cats which could indicate they're in pain.

Feb 14, 2016 08:52 PM EST

Pets In The Bed: Is It Good For Your Sleep?

Could snuggling up with your pet help you get a better night's rest?

Oct 22, 2015 07:34 AM EDT

Why Your Pet Cat is a Picky Eater: The Evolution of Carnivorous Felines

Why is your cat such a picky eater? Scientists may have found out the reason. It turns out that cats have at least seven functional bitter taste receptors.

Sep 17, 2015 08:45 AM EDT

Citizen Scientists Conduct Research on Dog Intelligence with Their Pets

Citizen scientists may be contributing to research on dogs. A total of 500 citizen scientists from around the world have turned in data for a study on what goes on inside the minds of their dogs.

Aug 12, 2015 09:47 PM EDT

Cats Drove Out Ancient Dog Species

New findings published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) reveal that cats, at one time, may have had the upper hand over dogs.

Jun 29, 2015 09:36 AM EDT

Cats' Kill Count Ignored by Pet Owners, New Study Discovers

It turns out that pet owners have problems facing their cat's kill count. Scientists have looked at the attitudes of pet owners and have found that many simply ignore how much their cats hunt.

May 11, 2015 05:35 PM EDT

Could Robot Pets Replace Animals In An Already Overpopulated World?

New findings published in the latest edition of Frontiers in Veterinary Science argue that robot pets, or robopets and virtual pets alike, could be coming in the not so distant future. But would it also be ethical?

Feb 12, 2015 04:03 PM EST