Is it a problem for cats to eat insects? Researchers are probing feline diets to find out

Beyond birds and mice, free-ranging cats eat a surprising number of insects

It’s pretty commonly known, and not very startling, that free-ranging cats eat birds and small rodents. But the degree to which they eat insects might surprise you. We are biologists who for many years have been trying to figure out what feral ...

Retinal Degeneration: Is Your Cat’s Diet Stealing Their Vision?

Most cat parents spend a lot of time thinking about what goes into their cat’s food bowl. But did you know that poor nutrition can actually cause your cat to slowly lose their vision? It’s true — and it’s one of the most overlooked connections in feline health. What Is Retinal Degeneration? The retina is [] The post Retinal Degeneration: Is Your Cat’s Diet Stealing Their Vision? appeared first on Animal Wellness Magazine.

More Than Half of NYC’s Street Cats Carry Parasites That Can Infect Humans

New research finds that outdoor New York City cats are often carrying parasites that can cause human disease.

Scientists in horror eyesight warning as common pet parasite 'infecting up to third of world's population'

Scientists publishing a new, global study have called for the World Health Organisation (WHO) to recognise the dangers posed by a common parasite that infects cats

Yes, cats do treat men and women differently. Researchers say it’s all in the meows.

Surprisingly, the answer has more to do with human behavior than feline preference. The post Yes, cats do treat men and women differently. Researchers say it’s all in the meows. appeared first on Upworthy.