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FDA Approves New Pill for Lactose Intolerant Cats

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FDA Approves New Pill for Lactose Intolerant Cats

Kitties just love a dish of milk, which makes it all the more sad when they’re diagnosed with lactose intolerance. But a new drug on the market today offers hope for cats coping with this deficiency.

Lactexia, manufactured by Pfizer, is the first FDA-approved lactose intolerance pill for cats. Just three pills a day allow kitties to indulge in their favorite creamy treats.

Side effects may include: increased hairball production, explosive diarrhea, loss of hearing, loss of tail, and mild-to-moderate death. Ask a veterinarian if Lactexia is right for your kitteh.

Photo by larsek, via Bunny Food.

Solar Powered Cat Shows Promise for Green Pet Industry

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Solar Powered Cat Shows Promise for Green Pet Industry

Let’s face it: Pets require a lot of energy. If you lament your high oil or coal bill after a romp with your furry friends, there’s good news on the horizon.

A prototype from pet R&D firm Catalyst Technical has the potential to change the feline fuel game. The Quinn XDS™ is almost entirely solar powered. Charge him for three-to-four hours in a sunny window and he’s good to go all day long.

While a spokesperson for Catalyst Technical says a commercially viable model of the Quinn may still be one or two years off, the proof-of-concept is an important step forward in green pet research.

Via Ally Norris.

Friendly Game of Leap Cat Goes Awry

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Friendly Game of Leap Cat Goes Awry

A seemingly harmless game of Leap Cat took a bad turn earlier today when the larger of the two participants miscalculated her jump, landing squarely on the smaller. Officials at the scene reported no serious injuries, though both cats were visibly unnerved.

Photo via nayhito.