Cats
Israeli scientists discover feline herpes can be treated with human coldsore medication
Treatment of FHV-1 ocular disease is challenging; until now, it has been treated less successfully with a pill, but it had to be forced on cats, and they didn’t like it.
Study: Petting your cat sends an oxytocin wave through both of you
Your Cat Might Be the Key to Curing Alzheimer’s - Here’s Why Alzheimer’s Scientists Are Excited
What cats really want: Myths, facts, and surprising innovations
Dogs and cats in war: Preparing your pet for sirens and worst-case scenarios
Just as we have to prepare ourselves and family members for having to leave home quickly if a rocket alert is received, we also need to prepare for our animals to leave with us.
From Tel Aviv to the Gaza Envelope: The secret community that saves street cats
Rinat, Irit, and Maya started with one orphaned kitten and have now reached hundreds of cats across the country. Now they reveal the story behind the secret community.
The heartwarming project that brought smiles to the cats of the Gaza Envelope
During the most difficult moments, one of the community’s most moving projects was born: A full network of feeding stations and aid for the cats left behind.
From nuclear threat to harmless kittens: Israeli rescues adopt names of US-struck facilities
Read how one American-Israeli saved three kittens under fire from Iranian rockets.
The struggles faced by Israeli pet parents under Iranian attack
The news may overwhelm some with anxiety, but it also offers context, guidance, and some sense of understanding. Our pets, however, don’t have that luxury.
Living with a dog or cat? We tested an air purifier that might help
With minimalist design, a dedicated pet mode, and a smooth-running app—we tested an air purifier that's supposed to handle fur, dust, and allergens. Does it really make a difference in daily life?
Blessing or a curse? Israelis divided on Jewish state’s abundance of felines - study
While cats are beloved pets by many, 77% of those interviewed agreed that cat numbers needed to be reduced.
Earliest known domestic cat remains in America found in 466-year-old Spanish shipwreck near Florida
Sailors shared supplies with cats, suggesting they were part of the crew.
Pelvis bite marks on Roman skeleton reveal gladiator battles with big cats
The skeleton found in York suggests that gladiatorial combats with wild animals extended into Roman provinces.
Purim Shpiel: Israel Katz revealed to be three cats in a trench coat
Purim Shpiel: The following is a satirical article from The Jerusalem Post's annual parodic Purim page, The Jerusalem Roast. Enjoy!
New study reveals domestic cats arrived in China via the Silk Road around 600 CE
Domestic cats quickly gained popularity among China's elite, considered luxury pets at royal courts.
