Do your allergies prevent you from getting the cuddly cat you’ve always wanted? Well, the revolutionary gene-editing technology CRISPR might just make your cat-owning dreams come true. A team of researchers from the Virginia-based biotech company InBio has applied CRISPR in … [Read more...] about Scientists make breakthrough in making truly hypoallergenic cats
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Lab-grown meat can reduce your pet’s carbon pawprint
Did you know about one-fifth of global meat production is for pet food? This means that around 5% of food-based greenhouse gas emissions are due to our furry friends' appetites. In the US alone, an estimated 65 million tons of CO2-equivalent methane and nitrous oxide is due to … [Read more...] about Lab-grown meat can reduce your pet’s carbon pawprint
How to keep your furry friends safe in an emergency
Having a pet is a rewarding experience but comes with plenty of new and perhaps unfamiliar responsibilities. For instance, figuring out how to handle extreme weather and natural disasters (which are increasing in frequency) can be particularly challenging. Here are some tips … [Read more...] about How to keep your furry friends safe in an emergency
8 ways to minimize your pet’s environmental pawprint
Over the past two years and counting, many people have taken on the company of a cat, dog, or other animal companions to ease the feelings of isolation that the pandemic has brought upon us. According to the American Pet Products Association, over 70 percent of American … [Read more...] about 8 ways to minimize your pet’s environmental pawprint
Study proves dogs can distinguish between familiar & unfamiliar languages
A new study published in NeuroImage confirms what many dog owners already know—their furry companions are really quite smart. The study focuses on dogs’ brains and their ability to distinguish between familiar and unfamiliar languages. The lead author of the study, … [Read more...] about Study proves dogs can distinguish between familiar & unfamiliar languages