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Accurately measuring meal portions for your pet
A cup might seem like the best way to measure out dry pet food, but research from the University of Guelph finds that when it comes to getting portions right, pet owners often get it wrong.
Famous dogs in movies #1
What were the names of the two unlikely buddies in the Disney animated movie The Fox and the Hound?Click for the answer.
Famous cats in movies # 1
Can you name the movie and the cat?
Hint: the actress is Sigourney Weaver in this 1979 sci-fi blockbuster movie.
Click for the answer.
Pets linked to maintaining better mental health and reducing loneliness during lockdown
Having a pet at home acted as a buffer against psychological stress during lockdown, a new study from the UK shows.
The study -- from the University of York and the University of Lincoln -- found that having a pet was linked to maintaining better mental health and reducing loneliness.
Japanese cat "Ebisu" may be the world's first literal copycat
In Ichinomiya, Japan, researchers have shown that a Japanese cat named "Ebisu" can imitate the actions of her owner - literally a "copycat".Ebisu's owner, Fumi Higaki, runs a pet store in Japan where she runs regular dog training classes. Read on for the video of Ebisu in action.