Pets

Your cat is bored: It’s not just you, it’s also the food you give it

In controlled feeding experiments with twelve cats of different ages and genders, the team provided commercially available dry foods in a repeated cycle.

 Cats are much pickier than you think and have clear preferences
How do our pets help us cope with the situation?

Brazil enacts law to allow divorced couples shared custody of pets

Enabot's robots

The camera that chases after the dog: Enabot’s robots land in Israel

Studies show that simple petting of a dog or a cat affects stress hormones and returns the body to a calmer state

The surprising way to calm the body during sirens


Aliyah tails: Family pet journeys to a future in Israel

From dogs to cats to birds, the consensus was clear: Moving to Israel would be harder with a pet, but worth it in the end.

 Joanie Margulies's dog, Amelia, on the day she made aliyah, December 8, 2020.

Preparations for the arrival of a new dog at home

Get ready for your new dog with these tips: Help your furry friend adjust to their new home to have a happy life together filled with love and warmth.

 Preparations for the arrival of a new dog at home

Felines behind bylines: Working in the news from home with cats around

This is 'Behind the Bylines,' where we look at the people – or this time, the cats – behind the articles that keep our paper running.

 Aaron Reich's cats: Medici and Judy.

Heartwarming tales of survival: Dogs find new homes amid the chaos of war

Despite the turmoil of the October 7 Hamas attack and ongoing conflict, volunteers, soldiers, and animal rescue organizations unite to save and rehome hundreds of traumatized pets.

 Volunteers work to find homes for the dogs.

New showerhead helps dogs feel comfortable during bath time

Dogs generally dislike being bathed. At Hansgrohe-Axor, they have thoughtfully considered how to make the bathing process enjoyable for dogs, resulting in a special showerhead.

A special showerhead for dogs

New service simplifies flying pets

New online service by the Ministry of Agriculture makes it easier to request permission to fly dogs and cats to Israel, streamlining the process for pet owners worldwide.

 A dog with a suitcase

Vacation dilemma: What to do with your dog? Solutions for peace of mind

Worried about leaving your dog during vacation? Find peace of mind with these solutions to ensure your furry friend is well cared for while you're away.


The connection between dogs and home design: Discover bone street

In Israel, around 250 pet-related businesses open annually. Bone Street focuses on lifestyle, aesthetics, and innovation, significantly contributing to your home's design.


How to choose the right pet for you

How do you know which pet is right for you? How much will it cost? What else should prospective pet owners be worried about? Here's what you need to know.

 Cats and dogs, illustrative

Is the war in Israel unleashing pet-friendly hotels?

Many left everything behind but did not agree to leave their pets unguarded. They wanted to take them along in this time of crisis.

 DOGS WITH guests at the Atlas Backstage Hotel in Tel Aviv.