Cats

The surprising way to calm the body during sirens

During sirens, the body enters a state of alertness. Studies show that simple petting of a dog or a cat affects stress hormones and returns the body to a calmer state.

Studies show that simple petting of a dog or a cat affects stress hormones and returns the body to a calmer state
How do our pets help us cope with the situation?

Maintaining immunity: How do our pets help us cope with the situation?

WITH AN average of 25 calls a day seeking to return or surrender animals to its shelter in Kfar Ruth, and 258 dogs and 186 cats already waiting for homes, Let Animals Live has begun working to raise awareness on how to maintain an element of routine for animals so they don’t develop behavior issues.

As Israeli owners struggle from daily Iranian attacks, pets pay the price of war

An illustrative image of a cat alongside Hanukkah paraphenalia.

The midair maneuver that lets cats touch down paws-first, explained by New research


Cats can communicate through urine - study reveals

It’s a matter of sublime feline communication.

A woman holds a cat at the Cat Jungle, a place where people interact with cats in Amman, Jordan, August 2, 2022.

Cats and dogs exhibit bizarre behaviors ahead of solar eclipse

As the US prepared for the solar eclipses that occurred on Monday, our furry friends started displaying some interesting behaviors.

 Annular solar eclipse.

De-meow-crat-ya: Taking my cat to vote in municipal elections - comment

I decided to take my cat Medici – full name: HaRav Medici di Cuddlebutt Reich, a staunch supporter of Shas – to vote in the Jerusalem municipal elections.

 The writer, Aaron Reich, is seen with their cat, Medici (full name HaRav Medici di Cuddlebutt Reich) waiting to vote in Jerusalem for the municipal elections, on February 27, 2024.

Can you find the five cats hiding in this messy room?

Research has proven that stimulating your brain with challenging puzzles is good for your brain and cognition.

 Find all the cats in this picture

Swamp cat spotted on nighttime prowl in Israel's North

Due to the tension in the North, the Hula Valley is empty of human visitors, but the same cannot be said of its wildlife inhabitants.

 Swamp cat in Emek Hula

Are your pets cold? How to keep cats, dogs warm in the winter

Expert tips from cat behavior consultant Orly Zakai on understanding changes in cat behavior and keeping them warm during the cold winter.

 dogs and cats

Can owning a cat increase the risk of schizophrenia-related disorders? - study

T. gondii has been the subject of extensive research due to its potential to infiltrate the central nervous system and influence neurotransmitters.

 A fat cat is seen lounging in the living room after a hearty Friday night dinner.

Battle of the pets: Are cats or dogs smarter? - study

Canines are not only more social but more skilled in relying on human pointing gestures.

 Cats and dogs, illustrative

What happens when cats get fat? Illinois researchers weigh in

According to the researchers, 60% of cats in the US are overweight.

 A fat cat is seen lounging in the living room after a hearty Friday night dinner.

Israel-Hamas war: Northern Gaza was destroyed – what will happen next?

MILITARY AFFAIRS: The ‘Post’s military correspondent sees the IDF’s accomplishments and wonders what will come next to the besieged enclave.

 NORTHERN GAZA ruins, not just a war zone or worn down, but utterly destroyed.