Whether they are our domestic companions or the biggest, meanest lions and tigers, they are all exquisitely susceptible to the volatile oil found in the stems and leaves of the catnip plant.
When they smell catnip they behave like females on heat. They may rub their heads and body on the herb or jump, roll [...]

Scientists believe they may have found a way to curb the predatory urges of cats by fitting them with brightly coloured, clip-on bibs.ÂÂ
Conservationists have found that the number of birds, rodents and other creatures captured by cats falls dramatically if the pets wear the bibs, which hinder their ability to stalk and pounce.
Bib-wearing cats are still able to eat, run and groom themselves, [...]

Water that helps pets stay hydrated and healthy has been launched in the
UK for the summer.
Water Cat and Water Dog have been specially formulated for a French company, Special Waters SAS, by a team of Strasbourg-based vets to a formula that caters specifically for a pet’s biological needs.
Unlike chlorinated tap water, which is off-putting to an animal’s more sensitive nose, or commercial bottled [...]

Pet owners need to begin taking special care of their animals before the dog days of summer arrive.ÂÂ
Cats, Dogs & Peace of Mind founder and director Louise Wilsher believes that now is the time to think about parasite control, heat stroke and travel arrangements for cats and dogs.
“Every summer, vets see animals that have collapsed from [...]

New rules enabling dog owners to be forced to put dogs on leads or face an £80 on-the-spot fine if they fail to keep their pets under control, has been welcomed by Cats, Dogs & Peace of Mind’s founder.
Speaking on Radio London’s Jo Good Breakfast show, Louise Wilsher, said she agreed with Camden Council’s [...]

There are no legal reasons for dogs to be barred from cafes, restaurants, pubs or hotels serving food in the UK.
According to Dog Friendly Britain, which investigated the matter with the Food Standard Agency, people who want to allow dogs in their hostelries just have to  “provide adequate precautions where food is prepared, handled or [...]

Before they can move into some of the more desirable New York apartments, newcomers are being required to put their pets through an interview, a behavioural evaluation, a door-bell response test and a social interaction exam by Manhattan’s powerful residents’ boards.
According to The Dauly Telegraph the board of one building even wants to see how a dog [...]