cats

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It's not just raining cats and dogs, but otters, dolphins and multiple other water-dwelling mammals.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

There are approved systemic and topical options for a variety of species, including cattle, horses, small ruminants, cats and dogs, DeNotta said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

"Octopuses are like cats: they will sneak up on their prey and pounce, and they want to do so as fast as possible, so that they don't become preyed upon," Tse says.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

I love Whiskers Cat Cafe because you can pet cats and drink coffee at the same time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

So there we were: hamsters, gerbils, mice and guinea pigs—not nearly as popular as the fish, cats or dogs.

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney