A Fat Cat May Hold the Key

Dogs may be man’s best friend, but our feline companions have a closer bond—literally! That’s compelling when you consider the relationship we have with our pets. Canines share roughly 84% of human DNA compared to 90% for cats. It opens up new opportunities to study disease in both species. Interestingly, the latest evidence comes from…

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The Problem With Designer Cats

One of the most polarizing differences between dogs and cats is the number of breeds. Roughly 378 canine races exist to the 73 recognized by The International Cat Association (TICA). Selective breeding is a relatively new thing for both animals. Canines initially served functional roles, like hunting companions. Felines were mousers. Now, we have designer…

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With Learning Comes Understanding

Perhaps Benjamin Franklin said it best. “Wine makes daily living easier, less hurried, with fewer tensions and more tolerance.” If you understand the experience, you can enjoy the wine more for what it is. And what you know can free you to enjoy it more. For your reading pleasure. Photo by Adél Grőber on Unsplash

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