A study conducted by researchers from Oakland University, has found evidence that cats exhibit grief-like behaviors when they lose a close animal companion, even if it's a dog or another cat.

The observed behaviors include changes in sleeping, eating, playing habits, seeking more attention from owners, hiding, appearing to search for the lost companion, and reduced engagement in daily activities.

The intensity of these grief-like behaviors may be influenced by factors such as the duration of cohabitation with the deceased companion, the closeness of their relationship, and the owners' own grief levels, rather than witnessing the death or the number of pets in the household.

The findings challenge the misconception that cats are inherently solitary animals, as they form social structures and hierarchies in the wild.

Research on canine and feline cognition and behavior has advanced significantly, revealing their social and cognitive abilities.

The study's findings suggest that mourning is a universal psychological experience across species.

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Israel's Ben-Gurion International Airport might be closed to all flights with the exception of humanitarian emergencies, but cats are not noted for their strict adherence to human rules. On Sunday, airport workers were surprised to note a cat sunning itself in the cockpit of an El Al 737.

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Immediately after the feline visitor was snapped on the control console, airport workers called in help to have it removed. El Al personnel who entered the grounded plane realized that the cat had caused considerable damage to the aircraft, having clawed and broken some of the furnishings and plastic surfaces in the cockpit.

The last time this aircraft flew was on Jan. 24, when it landed in Israel from Dubai. A day later, Israel shut down air traffic, and most El Al planes, as well as planes belonging to other airlines, have been grounded.

By the time the workers were on board, the cat had left the cockpit. Eventually, they found the animal, which appeared to be healthy, and delivered it to animal care services.

It is unclear how the cat found its way on board, although there is a possibility that it jumped onto the plane during maintenance work.

This was not the first time that a cat has been found on an El Al plane without a ticket. Approximately three months ago, a cat was found on an El Al aircraft in Hong Kong, leading the plane to be grounded for two entire days until it could be found, as the law does not allow aircraft to take off with animals roaming freely on board.

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In addition to joint ventures in technology, tourism, energy, and security, new bilateral relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates are expanding opportunities for veterinary care, as well.

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Israel's Biogal-Galed Laboratories announced Tuesday that it has partnered with Eurovets Veterinary Suppliers to bring Biogal's veterinary diagnostic solutions to the UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, and Qatar.

According to one marketing report from 2019, while cats are preferred as pets in the UAE, the country has seen a growing rate of dog ownership in the past few years, due in part to a growing population of expatriates who are encouraging the trend of dog ownership in the country.

Biogal CEO Marcela Raisman said, "We are thrilled to announce that Eurovets has joined Biogal's ecosystem, and are proud to be among the first Israeli companies to form such an alliance following the Israel-UAE peace treaty.

"Together with Eurovets, we are showing support for the new agreement between the countries and can only hope it inspires other companies to do the same. Through our collaborative work together, we believe we'll create sustainable value for veterinarians worldwide and for their patients," Raisman added.

Eurovets shareholder Dr. Martin Wyness said that "by bringing together the industry leader in veterinary and diagnostic solutions with the leading veterinary supply and support solutions for the UAE's animal health industry, we are offering added value for customers, partners, and of course, for the patients themselves."

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