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• The Evolution of House Cats
  Genetic and archaeological findings hint that wildcats became house cats earlier--and in a different place--than previously thought

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• Are Dog Breeds Actually Different Species?
  A humorous take on using dog breeds to prove evolution

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• Veterinarians Unleash Probiotics to Ease Doggie Discomfort
  A growing number of veterinarians are prescribing supplements of friendly bacteria for dogs, but is there enough scientific evidence to justify it?

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• Fact or Fiction: Dogs Can Talk
  Are human speech-like vocalizations made by some mammals equivalent to conversation--or just a rough estimation of it?

 

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Dogs' Bark
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Cat Fleas Abhor A Vacuum
Vacuuming not only sucks up cat fleas, it kills them in the process

Science Talk
The Truth about Cats and Dogs
Scientific American magazine Editor in Chief John Rennie talks about the contents of the June issue, including articles on the evolution of cats and the physiology of sled dogs

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Veggie Cat Food? Why Not All Cats Need Meat
Some tips (and warnings) for considering switching your cat to a vegetarian diet

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The Obamas' Portie
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FDA approves cancer drug for dogs, too
The new dog-only drug, Palladia (toceranib phosphate), treats canine cutaneous cancer--which accounts for about 20 percent of doggie skin tumors and, if left alone, can spread to other parts of the body

Ask the Experts
How does catnip work its magic on cats?
Ramona Turner, a veterinarian specializing in feline care for 25 years, owns two Fresno, Ca.based animal hospitals. She answers this riddle about our furry friends' strange behavior

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Why do cats have an inner eyelid as well as outer ones?
The inner eyelid of cats--more properly called the palpebra tertia but also known as the nictitating membrane, third eyelid or "haw"--has been regarded by some as a biological curiosity much like the human appendix or wisdom teeth