Ontario is considering a ban on declawing cats and debarking and ear cropping in dogs as part of a proposal to regulate “medically unnecessary procedures” in household pets and the public has a chance ...

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Cat ears are so precious. Dare I say, the ears are typically my favorite part, seconded only by really, really fluffy cat tails. That's why Maine Coons and Ragdolls are some of my favorites: They're ...

Cats naturally hide their pain, making it tough to notice early signs of issues. Often, these problems only become clear when your cat is in a lot of pain, so it's crucial to identify the subtle signs ...

The classic dark, waxy discharge is a hallmark sign of ear mites. Severe itching is often caused by an allergic reaction (hypersensitivity), not just the mites themselves. Symptom severity does not ...

A former stray cat that lost both his ears after suffering sun damage is looking for a new home. Mittens, 12, arrived at the RSPCA's Suffolk Central branch in Martlesham several weeks ago with ...

You may have noticed it before: The small “pocket” on the outside of a cat’s ear. Its exact function is still unclear — but there are a few theories. Biologist and PETBOOK editor Saskia Schneider ...

RUSSELL SPRINGS, Ky. — A Kentucky man was arrested over the weekend after police say he bit a cat’s ear off during a domestic dispute. Zachary Rollins, 22, was arrested on May 10. He’s been charged ...

A Kentucky man bit off a cat’s ear during a domestic dispute, according to a criminal citation. Zachary L. Rollins, 22, is charged with one count of torture of a cat or dog, a Class D felony ...

PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - A Pulaski County man is facing animal cruelty charges after deputies say he abused a cat during a domestic dispute. According to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, ...

*Content warning: The following article contains disturbing details of animal violence. A Pulaski County man was arrested and is facing animal torture charges after he allegedly "bit a cat's ear off," ...

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