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☆ Scientists studied 1,200 cats to determine why they scratch up furniture and how to stop it
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( Ellyn Lapointe | Jessica Orwig | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Dr. Andrea Sanchez, a veterinarian at Banfield Pet Hospital, previously told Business Insider that cats scratch to communicate, stretch and condition their claws, and claim possessions. But if you really want your cat to stop scratching up your couch and chairs, it's worth knowing the exact reason they're doing it in the first place. How to stop cats from scratching up your furnitureStressed-out cats can wreak havoc on your furniture and other household items. Magui-rfajardo/Getty ImagesIf your cat won't stop scratching up your furniture, there are things you can do to curb the behavior, the researchers found. Observing your cat's scratching behavior can help you figure out what type of scratching post is best for them.

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☆ A dog's (longer) life: How to cover health costs for aging pets
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-15 | by ( Chris Taylor | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

"But senior dogs are so lovely, and it's well worth the cost to go the extra mile for them." Whatever furry friend happens to be snoozing on your couch, caring for senior dogs can get pricey. ASK FOR HELPIf your senior dog needs a medical treatment you just cannot afford, do not give up hope. The same principles apply to your furry companion, which is why one solution is a "savings account specifically set aside for your pet's medical care," said Dr. Melvin. "I can't wait for my next senior dog, because they are so precious," she said.

☆ Chewy's push into pet telehealth runs into regulatory hurdles, skeptical veterinarians
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-24 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +10 min

Longtime veterinarians told CNBC the service can have some benefit for minor situations, or for people who don't have easy access to vet care. Because when you research pet health, you'll find that there's a specific term called VCPR," Singh said. Banfield Pet Hospital is owned by Mars Veterinary Health, a subsidiary of pet food and candy conglomerate Mars. "If you notice, there has been little to no innovation in pet health over the last decade, and yet in the last three years, there's been more innovation in pet health than in the last decade or 20 years," Singh said. Michael Nagle | Getty ImagesChewy said the program was created to make vet care more affordable and accessible to everyone.

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