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The PetConomist @thepetconomist.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Who's fooling who? #cats #catlovers #catsofbsky #aprilfools
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The PetConomist @thepetconomist.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
What have we learnt today 😻 #catsofbsky #kitty #catlovers
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The PetConomist @thepetconomist.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Happy Monday Cat lovers #cats #catsofbsky #kitty #catlife #Monday
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The PetConomist @thepetconomist.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
🤣 Funny #dogs #poodle #dogsofbsky
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The PetConomist @thepetconomist.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Awwww 🐶 #dogs #doglovers #dogofbsky #doggo
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The PetConomist @thepetconomist.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Researchers highlighted a major discovery: the phenomenon of T-cell exclusion and the potential of a repurposed FDA-approved drug to reverse it. #pets #cats #veterinary #vetmedsky #vetsky #catlovers #doglovers petconomist.substack.com/p/from-veter...
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From Veterinary Research to Human Cure: The Mechanics of Cornell's Recent Oncology Breakthrough
Researchers highlighted a major discovery: the phenomenon of T-cell exclusion and the potential of a repurposed FDA-approved drug to reverse it.
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The PetConomist @thepetconomist.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Happy International Puppy Day🐶❤️ #dogs #doglovers #dogsofbsky #doglife #vetsky #vetmedsky
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The PetConomist @thepetconomist.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
From the FDA expanding Merck Animal Health's Bravecto® Quantum Label to Global Pet Expo 2026 Sneak Peeks. Read about the hottest stories this week. #globalpetexpo #pets #vetmedsky #veterinary #dogs #cats #horses #news petconomist.substack.com/p/the-petcon...
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The PetConomist Weekly Briefing! March 16-23
From the FDA expanding Merck Animal Health's Bravecto® Quantum Label to Global Pet Expo 2026 Sneak Peeks. Read about the hottest stories this week.
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The PetConomist @thepetconomist.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
From the escalating debt-to-income (DIR) gap to the rapid acceleration of corporate consolidation, the 2026 data reveals a profession undergoing a fundamental transformation. #cats #vetmedsky #vetsky #dogs #catsofbsky #dogsofbsky petconomist.substack.com/p/4-takeaway...
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4 Takeaways from the 2026 The American Veterinary Medical Association(AVMA)Economic Report
From the escalating debt-to-income (DIR) gap to the rapid acceleration of corporate consolidation, the 2026 data reveals a profession undergoing a fundamental transformation.
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The PetConomist @thepetconomist.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
While the U.S. pet supplement market reached a staggering $2.9 billion in 20252, the era of explosive, double-digit growth has come to an abrupt halt. #dogs #cats #petsupplements #dogsofbsky #catsofbsky #vetmedsky petconomist.substack.com/p/the-29-bil...
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The $2.9 Billion Plateau: Why Pet Supplement Growth is Cooling in 2026
A landmark report released by Packaged Facts reveals that while the U.S. pet supplement market reached a staggering $2.9 billion in 2025.
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The PetConomist @thepetconomist.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
On March 17, 2026, the Boulder-based natural pet food leader “I and love and you” announced the acquisition of Made by Nacho #cats #dogs #doglovers #catsofbsky #dogsofbsky #vetmedsky petconomist.substack.com/p/i-and-love...
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"I and love and you" Acquires Made by Nacho: Your Cat’s Dinner Just Got a Michelin-Star Upgrade
On March 17, 2026, the Boulder-based natural pet food leader “I and love and you” announced the acquisition of Made by Nacho
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The PetConomist @thepetconomist.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Gen Z is pivoting toward a "cat-first" lifestyle. Discover how industry leaders like Rover are re-engineering their platforms to capture this explosive growth in cat ownership. #catsofbsky #catlovers #catlife #GenZ #Rover petconomist.substack.com/p/gen-z-is-o...
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Gen Z is Outpacing Previous Generations in Cat Ownership
Gen Z is pivoting toward a "cat-first" lifestyle. Discover how industry leaders like Rover are re-engineering their platforms to capture this explosive growth in cat ownership.
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The PetConomist @thepetconomist.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Happy Caturday Fritz. Good luck with the surgery😻 #caturday #catsofbsky #catlovers #catlife #vetmedsky
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The PetConomist @thepetconomist.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Sweet Sammy looking super cute😻
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The PetConomist @thepetconomist.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
😂🐶 #dogs #dogsofbsky #doglovers #funny
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The PetConomist @thepetconomist.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Please help Fritz😻 #cats #catlovers #catlife #gofundme #catsofbsky
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The PetConomist @thepetconomist.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Why Do Cats Always Land on Their Feet? In March 2026, a landmark study led by Dr. Yasuo Higurashi at Yamaguchi University, Japan, and published in The Anatomical Record, finally provided the definitive answer. #cats #news #catsofbsky #vetmedsky #catlife petconomist.substack.com/p/why-do-cat...
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Why Do Cats Always Land on Their Feet? The "Bend and Twist" Breakthrough
How can a cat, falling from an inverted position, rotate its entire body 180 degrees in mid-air without having anything to push against?
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The PetConomist @thepetconomist.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
According to the Instinct Science 2026 State of General Practice Veterinary Care Report, two specific data points have sent shockwaves through the industry: the rise of AI adoption to 48% and the four-day work week #dogs #cats #news #vetmedsky #catsofbsky petconomist.substack.com/p/how-ai-and...
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How AI and the Four-Day Week Are Rewriting the Veterinary Industry Rulebook in 2026
No longer just a "futuristic" concept, high-tech integration and labor flexibility have become the survival baseline for modern clinics.
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The PetConomist @thepetconomist.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
From Pawsible Ventures' Pet health Incubator to EnWave Corporation releasing data from a new palatability study. Read about the hottest stories this week. #cats #catlife #catsofbsky #dogsofbsky #doglovers #doglife petconomist.substack.com/p/the-petcon...
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The PetConomist Weekly Briefing! March 3–10 2026
From Pawsible Ventures' Pet health Incubator to EnWave Corporation releasing data from a new palatability study. Read about the hottest stories this week.
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The PetConomist @thepetconomist.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Pet food sensitivities explained😻 #pets #cats #dogs #catofbsky #dogsofbsky #vetmedsky
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The PetConomist @thepetconomist.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
💔 #dogs #cats #pets #dubai #doglovers #catlovers #catsofbsky
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The PetConomist @thepetconomist.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Please help Fritz🙏😻 #catsofbsky #catlovers #gofundme #catlife #vetmedsky #vetsky
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The PetConomist @thepetconomist.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Very Interesting #cats #pets #dogs #AI #veterinary #catsofbsky
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The PetConomist @thepetconomist.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
On March 4, 2026, Nestlé Purina PetCare officially inaugurated its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Vargeão, Santa Catarina, Brazil. #cat #catlovers #catsofbsky #brazil #dogs #dogsofbsky #news petconomist.substack.com/p/inside-nes...
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Inside Nestlé Purina’s Latin American Expansion
On March 4, 2026, Nestlé Purina PetCare officially inaugurated its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Vargeão, Santa Catarina, Brazil.
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The PetConomist @thepetconomist.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
On March 2, 2026,Zoetis Inc, the global leader in animal health, announced a definitive agreement to acquire the animal genomics business of Neogen Corporation for $160 million. #animals #dogs #cats #news #vetmedsky #catsofbsky #dogsofbsky #equine petconomist.substack.com/p/the-genomi...
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The Genomics Power Play: Why Zoetis is Betting $160 Million on Neogen’s DNA Pipeline
On March 2, 2026,Zoetis Inc, the global leader in animal health, announced a definitive agreement to acquire the animal genomics business of Neogen Corporation for $160 million.
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The PetConomist @thepetconomist.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
For pet owners and professionals, one of the most stressful yet important parts of caring for a dog is trimming its nails. It’s a task riddled with anxiety. The reason? Something called the quick. #cats #dogs #dogsofbsky #vetmedsky #pets #petlovers petconomist.substack.com/p/a-quick-fi...
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A ‘Quick’ Fix: How One Vet Tech is Transforming Pet Care with KlipTrio and a Vision for the Industry
For pet owners and professionals, one of the most stressful yet important parts of caring for a dog is trimming its nails. It’s a task riddled with anxiety. The reason? Something called the quick.
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The PetConomist @thepetconomist.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
According to a landmark national survey released on March 2, 2026, by Gallant,95% of U.S. veterinarians now believe stem cell therapy will become a standard treatment within the next decade. #dogs #cats #catlovers #news #vetmedsky #stemcells #catsofbsky petconomist.substack.com/p/why-95-of-...
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Why 95% of Veterinarians Now Project Stem Cell Therapy as the Next Global Standard of Care
According to a landmark national survey released on March 2, 2026, by Gallant,95% of U.S. veterinarians now believe stem cell therapy will become a standard treatment within the next decade.
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The PetConomist @thepetconomist.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
With over 3.08 million cats now living in Belgian households, the ecological footprint of these small apex predators is under unprecedented scrutiny. #cats #belgium #catsofbsky #pets #kitty petconomist.substack.com/p/allowing-f...
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Allowing Free-Roam Cats In Belgium: Freedom For Felines Or Threat To Wildlife?
The debate over free-roaming domestic cats (Felis catus) in Belgium has reached a critical flashpoint.
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The PetConomist @thepetconomist.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
For decades, pets were legally classified as "chattel"—indistinguishable from a toaster or a sofa. But a quiet revolution is happening in courtrooms from London to Sydney. #cats #dogs #catsofbsky #divorce #dogsofbsky #vetmedsky #news petconomist.substack.com/p/when-the-d...
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When the Divorce Ends, Who Gets Your Cat? Inside the Growing World of Pet Mediation
For decades, pets were legally classified as "chattel"—indistinguishable from a toaster or a sofa. But a quiet revolution is happening in courtrooms from London to Sydney.
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The PetConomist @thepetconomist.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
The image of horses clopping through Central Park, pulling antiquated carriages, has been a defining feature of New York City's tourism landscape. For animal welfare advocates, it is a persistent symbol of cruelty and exploitation. #horses #news #newyork petconomist.substack.com/p/why-new-yo...
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Why New York City’s Carriage Horse Ban is a Global Moral Imperative
This article examines the escalating movement to ban horse-drawn carriages in New York City, a shift that mirrors a broader global trend toward higher animal welfare standards in urban tourism.
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The PetConomist @thepetconomist.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
In 2026, the global pet and veterinary market has officially transcended its status as a discretionary "luxury" sector to become a mission-critical component of the global healthcare economy. #pets #news #cats #catlovers #doglovers #vetmedsky #veterinary petconomist.substack.com/p/top-10-glo...
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Top 10 Global Pet & Veterinary Markets Of 2026
In 2026, the global pet and veterinary market has officially transcended its status as a discretionary "luxury" sector to become a mission-critical component of the global healthcare economy.
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The PetConomist @thepetconomist.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
happy Caturday Dennis😻 #catsofbsky #catlovers #catlife #caturday
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The PetConomist @thepetconomist.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Zenex Animal Health acquires a majority stake in Netherlands-based VievePharm to spearhead entry into the global natural animal health market and establish a Western European manufacturing hub. #cats #animals #news #catsofbsky #dogsofbsky #vetmedsky petconomist.substack.com/p/zenex-anim...
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Zenex Animal Health Goes Global: The Strategic Logic Behind the VievePharm Acquisition
Zenex Animal Health acquires a majority stake in Netherlands-based VievePharm to spearhead entry into the global natural animal health market and establish a Western European manufacturing hub.
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The PetConomist @thepetconomist.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
On the job. Happy Friday catlovers😻 #catsofbsky #catlovers #kitty #newyork
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The PetConomist @thepetconomist.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
From the FDA’s groundbreaking approval of NUMELVI™ to Bark Bistro’s strategic penetration of the premium grocery sector. Read about the hottest stories this week. #cats #dogs #pets #catsofbsky #dogsofbsky petconomist.substack.com/p/the-petcon...
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The PetConomist Weekly Briefing! February 20–26 2026
From the FDA’s groundbreaking approval of NUMELVI™ to Bark Bistro’s strategic penetration of the premium grocery sector. Read about the hottest stories this week.
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The PetConomist @thepetconomist.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Tartar Shield® Pet Care, in collaboration with Second Shot Adoption Photos and the Humane Society of Tampa Bay, launch the “Second Smile” Initiative. #catsofbsky #news #dogsofbsky #doglovers #pets petconomist.substack.com/p/why-preven...
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Why Preventive Dental Care is the New Frontier for Shelter Dog Success
Tartar Shield® Pet Care, in collaboration with Second Shot Adoption Photos and the Humane Society of Tampa Bay, launch the “Second Smile” Initiative.
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The PetConomist @thepetconomist.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
This decision, driven by an escalating stray animal crisis and mounting public health concerns, marks a radical shift in the Gulf nation’s approach to domestic animal management. #cats #catlife #dogs #dogsofbsky #pets petconomist.substack.com/p/kuwaits-pe...
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Kuwait’s Pet Import Ban: Navigating the Stray Crisis and Global Trade Restrictions
In a landmark move Kuwait has officially implemented a comprehensive ban on the import of pets as of early 2026
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The PetConomist @thepetconomist.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
The traditional school of thought suggested that cats hate water, so why bother? However, contemporary feline medicine has identified several scenarios where water-tolerance is a literal lifesaver #cats #catlovers #catsofbsky petconomist.substack.com/p/is-it-bett...
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Is it better to introduce my cat to water as a kitten?:The Science of Feline Water Desensitization
The traditional school of thought suggested that cats hate water, so why bother? However, contemporary feline medicine has identified several scenarios where water-tolerance is a literal lifesaver
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The PetConomist @thepetconomist.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
From the leafy suburbs of Constantia to the high-rise apartments of Sandton, the traditional "backyard dog" has been replaced by the "fur-baby." #cats #dogs #pets #catsofbsky #dogsofbsky #southafrica petconomist.substack.com/p/the-rise-o...
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The Rise of Fur-Baby Culture: Why South Africans Are Treating Pets Like Kids
From the leafy suburbs of Constantia to the high-rise apartments of Sandton, the traditional "backyard dog" has been replaced by the "fur-baby."
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The PetConomist @thepetconomist.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Furlanthropy, the first and only charity-owned crowdfunding platform exclusively for animal welfare, is transforming how families face these financial cliffs. #cats #catlovers #catsofbsky #furlanthropy #pets #dogs petconomist.substack.com/p/when-vet-b...
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When vet bills break the bank-A crowdfund platform saves pets’ lives
Furlanthropy, the first and only charity-owned crowdfunding platform exclusively for animal welfare, is transforming how families face these financial cliffs.
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The PetConomist @thepetconomist.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
That's really active 😍🐶 #cats #catlife #catlovers
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The PetConomist @thepetconomist.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Cats now represent 23.2% of all clinical visits. While overall veterinary visit volumes have plateaued or declined for other species, feline visits are growing at a steady 2% year-over-year. #catsofbsky #veterinary #catlovers petconomist.substack.com/p/cats-are-n...
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Cats Are Now 23% of All Vet Visits—And That’s Just the Beginning
Cats now represent 23.2% of all clinical visits. While overall veterinary visit volumes have plateaued or declined for other species, feline visits are growing at a steady 2% year-over-year.
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The PetConomist @thepetconomist.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
The era of "No More Wire" has arrived, replaced by high-tech virtual boundaries that leverage satellite constellations, Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs), and edge-computing AI. petconomist.substack.com/p/how-gps-an...
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How GPS and AI-Driven Virtual Boundaries are Redefining Dog Safety
The era of "No More Wire" has arrived, replaced by high-tech virtual boundaries that leverage satellite constellations, Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs), and edge-computing AI.
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The PetConomist @thepetconomist.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Happy Tongue out Tuesday #catsofbsky #catlife #catlovers
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The PetConomist @thepetconomist.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Cuddles 😻 #catsofbsky #catlovers #catlife
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The PetConomist @thepetconomist.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Your Cat has a "Vocal Fingerprint". New 2026 research reveals your cat’s purr says more than their meow ever could. #catsofbsky #catlovers #cats #catlife open.substack.com/pub/petconom...
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The Science of the "Purr-sonality": Decoding the Cat's Acoustic Fingerprint
Your Cat has a "Vocal Fingerprint". New 2026 research reveals your cat’s purr says more than their meow ever could.
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The PetConomist @thepetconomist.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
The question of whether pets are "good for kids" has transitioned from anecdotal wisdom to a robust area of scientific inquiry. #cats #pets #catlovers #catsofbsky open.substack.com/pub/petconom...
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Unpacking the Science of How Cats, Dogs, and Even Fish Boost Kids' Mental Health
What science actually says about pets and your child’s mental health.
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The PetConomist @thepetconomist.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
Why does an obligate carnivore, a creature designed by evolution to process animal protein, suddenly develop a craving for fescue or rye? #cats #catsofbsky #catlovers petconomist.substack.com/p/gold-coate...
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Gold-Coated Hairballs Reveal The Hidden Reason Cats Eat Grass
Ever wondered why your cat sometimes chows on grass? A new scientific twist suggests it’s not about taste-it’s mechanics.
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The PetConomist @thepetconomist.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
Power to Larry the Cat😻 #catsofbsky #catlovers #catsofbsky
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The PetConomist @thepetconomist.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
Cat stroking 101😻 #cats #catlife #catsofbsky
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