Japanese Science and Technology Ministry predicts virtual reality and automation will dramatically reshape society in 20 years, making it possible for humans to ‘talk’ with their pets and more New white paper from Japan predicts technology will reshape society The researchers say VR will allow humans to communicate directly with pets They also expect robots … Read more
A PA claims a big cheetah-like cat seen roaming around the back gardens of the north London’s super-rich escaped eight months ago – and may even have eaten her missing moggy. Two wealthy residents living in a mansion-lined road dubbed ‘Billionaire’s row’ in Hampstead told how armed police officers swooped on their properties on Monday … Read more
Pets at Home reopens puppy parlours with waiting list of 45,000 dogs to be groomed By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:50 BST, 21 May 2020 | Updated: 21:50 BST, 21 May 2020 Pets at Home is reopening its puppy parlours for grooming as it prepares to work through a waiting list of … Read more
How cat allergies could soon be prevented by injecting pets with a drug following research into gene editing tool An American company used a gene editing tool to eliminate the production of the protein in cats which causes some people to suffer allergic reactions The protein, called Fel d 1, is found in cats’ salivary … Read more
Cats can become infected with the new coronavirus but dogs appear not to be vulnerable, according to a new study, prompting the WHO to say it will take a closer look at transmission of the virus between humans and pets. The study, published on the website of the journal Science on Wednesday, found that ferrets … Read more
Pets don’t understand why we’re so stressed while working from home, say animal experts While telecommuting can be an ordeal for humans, its also stressful for pets Both dogs and cats love having humans around, but can be confused by the stressed energy their owner might show while focusing on their laptop Play sessions and … Read more
Vets warn dog owners not to let their pets eat hot cross buns because the raisins can be toxic for them Nicole Hellyer from Surrey rushed her two dogs to vets for life-saving treatment The dogs were given an injection to make them sick and were able to go home One vet even says that … Read more
Pets at Home enjoys ‘exceptional’ demand as dedicated owners stock up on food and medicine – but dog grooming and pet sales are on hold The retailer has been deemed ‘essential’ and its stores and website are open Pets at Home has seen demand surge amid the pandemic crisis in last few weeks Annual profit … Read more
It’s dino-paws! Cat owners embrace bizarre craze for shaving spikes down their pets’ backs to make them look like dragons and dinosaurs – and even dye them GREEN Cat owners from all over the world have given in to a new bizarre grooming trend They shaved and cut their felines’ manes so that they resemble … Read more
Pawsitive influence: Children who grow up with dogs and cats in the house are 20 per cent less likely to have social and emotional problems as adults, study claims Researchers found that owning pets was particularly beneficial to only children They looked at the behaviour and social ability of children aged 5 and again at … Read more