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16/08/2019

Really interesting article here about how certain genes in our pets could lessen the effect of antibiotics on their owners. Let us know what you think :) https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325039.php

British-based scientists have detected a gene that helps bacteria become resistant to the antibiotic linezolid. Crucially, this gene may spread to humans.

14/08/2019

“My dog is half pit-bull, half poodle. Not much of a watchdog, but a vicious gossip.” Comedian Craig Shoemaker is a man who knows his dog well.

12/08/2019

“Cats are inquisitive, but hate to admit it.” Mason Cooley was a very observant professor who really understood the personalities of cats.

26/07/2019

Have you ever thought about how our pets can affect the environment? This fascinating article brings to light the ecological impact of owning pets. Let us know what you think :) https://theecologist.org/2019/jul/19/impact-pets-environment

Millions of people around the globe own pets - which have an impact on the health of our planet.

24/07/2019

“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself,” thought humorist Josh Billings. Yeah, as long as you have some treats handy!

22/07/2019

“I had been told that the training procedure with cats was difficult. It's not. Mine had me trained in two days.” Comedian Bill Dana knew who the boss was in his house - his cat!

12/07/2019

How do you feel about your cat bringing home “gifts”? When your pet tries to bring back prey are you tactful about it and get rid of it once your cat is out of the room, or do you immediately tell them off? A new cat flap is trying to bring an end to your cat bringing home unwanted gifts. Check out this article and let us know what you think. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48825761

An Amazon engineer uses machine learning to lock out his cat when it brings back prey in its mouth.

11/07/2019

“Such short little lives our pets have to spend with us, and they spend most of it waiting for us to come home each day,” said writer John Grogan. Yeah, but it’s so much fun wondering what they’re getting up to each day :)

09/07/2019

“Cats seem to go on the principle that it never does any harm to ask for what you want,” observed Joseph Wood Krutch, writer, critic and naturalist. That’s right! Cats do live their lives the way we should.

28/06/2019

How do you feel about pets at work? Does your boss keep a dog in the office? Many of us love dogs, but we don’t necessarily want them at work. Check out this article and let us know what you think. https://inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/work/bring-your-dog-to-work-day-office-pets-rules/

Taking the pup along to the office might save time and money for an owner - but not everyone loves our furry friends equally.

26/06/2019

“If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.” – Will Rogers. I think most of us would find it difficult to be in a world without dogs.