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CatGenie automatically scoops, liquefies, and flushes cat waste out of the home. [LOL moment for cat lovers. Includes a "G" rated video, with background music!]

Andre Segovia plays Bach's 3 Pieces from Violin Partita No 1. Hot off the video editor.

FULL TITLE: That's a BIG CAT scan! Zoo in Ohio uses cutting-edge technology to find out what's causing Tomo their 14-year-old lion's sore mouth A zoo has used pioneering technology to perform a CAT scan on a lion with sore gums. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium recently put their new machine to the test to find out the extent of an infection in big cat Tomo's mouth. The zoo is one of just six in the U.S. with computerised axial tomography (CAT) technology on site.

This adorable cat was born with a flawless split of grey and black fur divided almost perfectly down the middle of her face. The rare markings on the British short hair, pictured at her home in France, are thought to be the result of two embryos fusing together. She has both light grey and black fur on her face, separated evenly in a remarkably straight line.

This is the adorable moment a sneaky cat broke two misbehaving dogs out of a pet carrier their owner placed them in for acting up. In the clip Tuxedo the cat wrestles with the door, pulling it sideways to create a slight gap as the camera zooms in on his antics. The opening proves too small for the two pooches trapped inside, so the black and white cat pulls the entire door off, finally releasing the canine inmates.

When your cat knocks your favorite coffee mug off the counter, does it use its left paw or its right?There's no need to sacrifice any drink-ware for the answer; your cat's gender should tell you enough. According to a small feline-behavior study published in the journal Animal Behaviour, female cats are significantly more likely to be right-paw-dominant, while male cats typically favor their left paws. And while this bit of purr-snickety trivia might seem insignificant, your cat's dominant paw may be an indicator of the animal's well-being, said study author Deborah Wells, a reader at Queen's University Belfast's School of...

Frank Praytor, the U.S. Marine who gained a level of fame after being photographed nursing a kitten during the Korean War, died on January 10, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was 90 years old and had been in poor health for several years. The widely distributed photo of Praytor with the kitten would prove to be more that just an endearing moment of humanity captured in the midst of a brutal war, it would later save him from being court martialed.

Grumpy Cat Limited, the company behind historic Internet meme Grumpy Cat, has been awarded $710,000 following a copyright lawsuit. The company was awarded the money following a legal dispute with Grenade Beverage, who was licensed to create branded iced coffee but reportedly breached the contract to create branded coffee grounds and t-shirts.

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AMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – A Florida woman is responding after a man accused her of owning a bobcat that attacked him inside a condo at a downtown Tampa high-rise. Marcos Hernandez, who is represented by the Morgan & Morgan law firm, filed the lawsuit last month in Hillsborough County against SkyPoint Condominium Association, Inc. and Christine Lee. Lee tells News Channel 8 that his claims aren’t true. She says the alleged bobcat is actually a domestic long-hair tortoiseshell cat named “Calli.”

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Cold weather affects them, just like it affects us YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – With the promise that the cold blast that has hit Valley will stick around through the weekend, it’s important to make sure your pets are protected. Cold weather affects them, just like it affects us. They feel wind chill, too. Boardman veterinarian Dr. Donald Allen says smaller dogs are affected more. He says if you want to know what your pet feels in cold weather, go outside without your jacket.

FULL TITLE: Bundle up! Life-threatening bitter cold weather takes hold of northern US with record-breaking arctic blast bringing temperatures as low as 37 below zero Bitter cold weather has taken hold of much of the northern United States and is expected to stay put for days to come into the New Year. Forecasters warned of hypothermia and frostbite from arctic air settling in over the central U.S. and spreading east. The National Weather Service reported International Falls, Minnesota, the self-proclaimed Icebox of the Nation, plunged to 37 degrees below zero, breaking the old record of 32 below set in 1924....

When devastating wildfires broke out in California's wine country this October, Jenn Thompson felt a tug at her heart to adopt one of the hundreds of cats rescued from the ash. "I was telling one of my friends out here, 'I feel like I should adopt one of these cats,' because there were so many," said Thompson, of Longmont. "We lost a cat to cancer last spring and I've been telling my husband, 'We have a vacancy.'" Before she could think about it any longer, she received a call on Oct. 31. ... Thompson's cat, Pilot, who wandered away from...

SIERRA VISTA — While enjoying holiday festivities with family and friends, there are a few basic precautions pet owners should take to keep their furry companions safe and healthy. “One of the biggest things we see this time of year is pets getting into areas where chocolate is stored,” said Veterinarian Pam Drake of New Frontier Animal Medical Center. “People wrap chocolates intended for gifts and put them under the tree where dogs get into them.” Dark chocolate, which is toxic to dogs, and chocolate-covered coffee beans are two big holiday culprits, Drake said. “Also, avoid feeding your dogs goodies...

When you're in the midst of a blizzard in deepest, darkest Siberia, you're going to need a bigger coat. At least that seems to be the approach taken by the 'millions' of cats that have made their home on Russian farmer Alla Lebedeva's land. The land-owner, based in Prigorodny, close to Barnaul in Siberia, has made capturing the icy fur-balls on film a dedicated hobby - and they're now YouTube stars in their own rights, with more than 2,000 people following their every move.

However you feel about people dressing up their pets, if there was ever a more hilarious time to do so — it's at Christmas. Because garish festive jumpers and hats look comical enough on humans let alone on dogs, cats and monkeys. And those who enjoy playing dress-up with their furry friends are more than likely to be all too willing to share snaps of their escapades on the internet.

It isn't uncommon to see a well-groomed dog, however, these owners are determined to give their moggies a makeover. A new online gallery has revealed some of the most outlandish fur-dos owners have given their long-suffering pets. Several artistic humans have managed to shave their kitty's fur into exotic styles, including one feline who was made to look like a dragon thanks to green dye.

The Lathrop, Calif. owner of a cat named Squishy is overjoyed after she got word that her pet was alive and well — despite being found miles and miles away on the streets of San Francisco. Squishy was reunited with his owner last week because of the efforts of a feral volunteer for the San Francisco SPCA. As the shelter tells SFGATE, volunteers regularly bring in feral cats to be spayed or neutered before being returned to their outdoor neighborhood. This feral cat, however, was "very friendly," as SF SPCA spokesperson Krista Maloney tells SFGATE. When he was scanned for...

As the ultimate masters of disguise, there's not many places that your cat won't try and sit, lay or hide. Cat owners have shared some of the best and most creative places that they have discovered their four-legged friends.