Articles for tag: Cats

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Pets May Help Us Detect Disease Outbreaks Long Before Doctors

Linnea H, BSc Sociology

Pets play a vital role in detecting diseases before they spread widely. So, by monitoring pets, scientists can track the emergence of zoonotic diseases that might otherwise go unnoticed. Let’s explore how this approach can help prevent future outbreaks in humans! Why Pets Are Important Pets often share environments with humans, making them perfect sentinels ...

The Science of Purring: How (and Why) Cats Heal

The Science of Purring: How (and Why) Cats Heal

Annette Uy

Picture this: you’re having the worst day imaginable, stress eating your feelings, when suddenly your cat jumps onto your lap and begins that magical rumbling sound we all know and love. Within minutes, your blood pressure drops, your breathing slows, and somehow the world doesn’t seem quite so overwhelming. What if I told you this ...