NEW YORK, Feb 8 ― Companies are investing millions in combating aging and mortality. But this phenomenon doesn’t just concern humans. A series of startups are working on extending the lifespan of our pets, raising major ethical questions. Because, like us, pets don’t live forever. Dogs live, on average, between 10 and 13 years, although … Read more
PITTSBURGH, Feb. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — “I wanted to create a comfortable step to assist a dog when entering or exiting a car,” said an inventor, from Mesquite, Texas, “so I invented the PET ASSIST PLATFORM. My design would be easy to set up and transport.” The patent-pending invention provides a device to help … Read more
PARIS, Jan 30 — Sometimes exceptional life events result in some pet owners having to leave their furry companion behind. While veterinarians and animal associations have sought to raise awareness about the anxiety that such separation causes in pets, the effects of such episodes on humans have been little studied. A recent article indicates that … Read more
PITTSBURGH, Jan. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — “I’ve been a dog groomer and have owned a grooming business for 35 years. The most common item requested is a collar with sparkle and pizazz for their pets to wear,” said one of two inventors, from Gadsden, Ala., “so we invented the BOUGIE BAND. Our design would … Read more
LAS VEGAS, Jan 12 — Whether dreaming of an artificial friend available around the clock, lifting off from traffic jams or doing without your cat’s dead bird “gifts,” CES inventors have no shortage of imagination. Here are a few highlights from the Consumer Electronics Show, the world’s biggest tech and consumer electronics trade fair, which … Read more
GENEVA, Dec 29 ― Age is a major risk factor for cognitive decline, as are lifestyle and social isolation, suggest the findings of a new study by researchers in China. More specifically, their work focused on the benefits of pets in preventing certain symptoms of cognitive decline, and in slowing the progression of dementia, particularly … Read more
NEW YORK, Nov 17 ― Aging well is more important than ever in today’s society, as life expectancy continues to rise. A recent study, published in the journal Scientific Reports, explores an interesting avenue for combating cognitive decline in the elderly, involving pets. Several scientific studies have shown that having a pet can keep older … Read more
HONG KONG: Hong Kong will cull hundreds of hamsters after some tested positive for the coronavirus, officials said Tuesday, as the city pushes to maintain its strict “zero-Covid” strategy. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis risked the ire of the world’s childless dog and cat owners Wednesday, suggesting people who substitute pets for kids exhibit “a certain selfishness” © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
VIETNAM has cautioned those who are Covid-19 positive to avoid contact with pets as there was evidence the virus could infect animals. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
