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A breakthrough appetite treatment is helping cats with chronic illnesses maintain healthy weight and live longer, fuller lives. Clinical trials showed 83% of cats gained weight with the new medication, double the success rate of placebo treatments.
Katmai National Park's beloved Fat Bear Week returns with 16 bears competing this year, the most ever, thanks to a record number of cubs thriving in Alaska's salmon-rich waters. Over 1.7 million people from 100+ countries voted last year.
A Vancouver vet's gentle cat-handling tutorial has captivated 23 million viewers with one simple mantra: squish that cat. Dr. Uri Burstyn's calming demonstration shows why cats feel safer when held firmly against your body.
A new AI companion robot named Aura plays with pets, reads their emotions, and sends updates to owners throughout the day. Instead of just monitoring through cameras, the robot actively engages with cats and dogs to reduce stress and loneliness.