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Feline Stress: What's Really Bugging Your Cat?

January 4, 2026

Cats, whether they roam outdoors or stay indoors, seem to handle stress pretty well. A recent study looked at stress levels in 34 domestic cats by checking cortisol levels in their hair. Cortisol is a hormone that shows up when an animal is stressed. The study wanted to see if where a cat lives and

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Giving Chickens a Better Life: How a Busy Environment Boosts Their Well-being

August 23, 2025

Chickens raised in busy, interesting environments show big changes in how they act and feel. This is what a recent study found when they compared chickens in three rooms full of things to do with chickens in three plain rooms. Each room had about 2, 450 chickens and got natural light. In the busy r