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Joseph Shavit

Jun 16, 2022

Why do cats lick and chew catnip and act so crazy afterwards?

Damaged catnip emitted 20-fold more total iridoids compared to intact leaves. In contrast, silver vine leaf damage did not alter iridoids.

Joseph Shavit

Mar 16, 2022

New sabre-tooth predator precedes cats by millions of years

The lower jaw and teeth fossil offers a window into what the Earth was like during the Eocene Period, more than 40 million years ago.

Joseph Shavit

Feb 28, 2022

People pay more attention to ads when they feature dogs and cats

Researchers conclude that adding dogs or cats to promotional ads makes people more eager to pursue a goal or product.

Joseph Shavit

Sep 25, 2021

Beloved cat inspires half-million-dollar donation to animal shelter

Over half a million dollars has been donated to the Capital Regional District animal shelter in honour of a beloved pet.

Joseph Shavit

Sep 4, 2021

Kitten with spinal cord defect gets wheelchair built from toy car

Heartwarming footage shows a disabled kitten whizzing around on a wheelchair made from a plastic bottle and toy car wheels.

Joseph Shavit

Aug 17, 2021

Cat’s meows leads rescuers to 83-year-old owner who fell into ravine

Thanks to the actions of Piran the cat who meowed at the group until they noticed, the 83-year-old woman was rescued and is now on the mend

Joseph Shavit

Jul 29, 2021

New app uses AI to tell you what your cat is feeling

If you’ve ever wondered if your cat is happy, there’s an app for that. Tably is a new app released by pet health company Sylvester.ai.

Joseph Shavit

Jun 28, 2021

Who’s Smarter: Cats or Dogs? Scientists weigh in.

Dog people and cat people have an age-old debate about which animal makes a better pet. New research seems to support the argument that ...