What affects us affects cats
I like this article in The Independent newspaper about Tom Odell talking about mental health and loneliness (link at base of page). Although, I hate The Independent newspaper! But that’s another story. Tom Odell is a successful British singer-songwriter. He’s got his own Wikipedia page, which is a sign of status in human society. …
Ethanol (the type of alcohol in drinks) is a poison to humans, but the body can tolerate it in small amounts because the liver metabolises it into less harmful substances (acetaldehyde → acetic acid → water + carbon dioxide). So when people say “alcohol is a poison,” they’re technically correct (actually it is not …
Research on longevity and brain health has long shown that people with strong social networks — friends, family, neighbours — are less likely to develop dementia and tend to live longer, healthier lives. The prevailing wisdom is simple: humans are social animals, and regular connection keeps our minds sharp and our bodies resilient. But …
Every morning, the sunlight found its way through the kitchen window just as Luna stretched atop the windowsill. Her fur caught the golden rays, shimmering like woven silk. She was a quiet guardian of this small, cluttered home—watching, waiting. Tom never spoke much about the loneliness that crept in after his wife left. But …
San Jose event brings hands-on surgical training to local veterinarians, boosting efforts to reduce pet overpopulation and improve community cat care. This work is always so important. Sadly, there is a minority of cat owners who are irresponsible. They cause animal suffering directly or indirectly. San Jose, CA (April 30, 2025) — With thousands …
Allowing your cat to sleep on your lap for long periods can have both positive and negative health implications for the caregiver. Let’s break it down. Far from me to even suggest that there might be some negatives to ‘lap catting’ but I think it is fair and useful to look at it in …
Here is an infographic summarizing, as per a Hungarian study, the joys and challenged of dog ownership (‘caregiving’ is a better description). More: buying dogs Although the Infographic relates to dog caregiving, similarities must exist between cats and dogs in terms of the upsides and downsides of ownership. Although domestic cats don’t tend to …
Another study, this time from Australia (the country where they hate feral cats), concluded that dog owners have a personality which allows them to better bounce back from stressful situations i.e. they are more resilient than cat owners who they conclude are more likely to be neurotic (‘demonstrating higher levels of neuroticism’). Let’s have …
