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Rescued cats prefer to scratch fabrics commonly used to cover upholstered furniture

September 11, 2023September 10, 2023adminLeave a Comment

Preference responses of cats for scratching fabrics commonly used on furniture were evaluated during four consecutive days in three Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) that rescue companion animals. Cats were grouped and their choices were registered at a group level (no individual identification). Daily choices for chenille, suede, synthetic leather, or waterproof grosgrain fabrics were evaluated for […]

Kiwi Post

September 10, 2023September 10, 2023adminLeave a Comment

In Aotearoa, things are beginning to hot up ahead of the election. Literally. While Southern Europe burns, and Maui is tragically consumed by wildfires, a recent report noted that the Southern Ocean has been up to 4o warmer this past summer than normal. If for some strange reason you weren’t quite convinced by the science […]

CVS Group: expanding our network

July 28, 2023July 28, 2023adminLeave a Comment

Established in 1999, and with over 500 Veterinary practices throughout the UK, Netherlands and the Republic of Ireland, CVS Group is one of the largest veterinary service providers in the UK. We are now looking to expand our network of quality, independent practices. We focus on recommending and providing the best clinical care every time. […]

Rare birth for world’s black rhino population

July 26, 2023July 28, 2023adminLeave a Comment

A rare black rhino calf was born in April, at Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo, NSW. The zoo celebrated the birth of the male calf, conceived using a world-first reproductive treatment for the critically endangered species, of which only 6500 remain in the wild. The calf’s mother, Kufara, faced fertility issues after the birth […]

Epididymectomy as a novel surgical procedure; application in the domestic cat

July 21, 2023July 28, 2023adminLeave a Comment

Feline overpopulation raises issues concerning health, ecology, economy, and ethics. Procedures to limit overpopulation should carefully address animal welfare, efficiency, costs, and feasibility. Vasectomy in unowned cats is suggested as preferable to standard neutering as it maintains male sexual behaviour which may induce ovulation and pseudopregnancy in intact females and may prevent immigration of other […]