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BGR has published a roundup of ten gadgets available on Amazon that it says every cat owner should check out. The list highlights practical products aimed at making life with cats easier, feeding the steady interest in pet tech and accessories. Details of specific items were not provided beyond the headline.

Researchers studying stray dogs living in and around the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone have found they are genetically distinct from dogs elsewhere, despite decades of exposure to radiation. The findings suggest the population, descended from pets abandoned after the 1986 disaster, may have adapted to the harsh, contaminated environment. The study is drawing attention for what it could reveal about how life endures in one of the world's most radioactive places.

Candidates preparing for the UPSSSC PET 2026 exam in Uttar Pradesh are focused on last-week general studies revision covering history, polity, geography, science and general knowledge, with the test's roughly 50-mark GS section seen as decisive. Coaching channels have released intensive 'final week' revision sessions as the exam approaches, drawing large audiences among Hindi-medium aspirants across the state.

Purina Pro Plan is running its 'achieve the exceptional' campaign, including in Chile, promoting its premium pet nutrition line. The slogan positions the brand around high performance and results for pets, drawing attention and engagement from pet owners reacting to the advertising push.

Five-year results from the phase 2 PHERGain trial support a PET- and pathology-guided strategy that allowed some women with early HER2-positive breast cancer to avoid chemotherapy. The trial was not designed to prove equivalence with standard treatment, and the chemotherapy-free subgroup was small, so experts urge cautious interpretation while the findings are being discussed.

Reports circulating in India revisit an anecdote about Jaya Bachchan: she used to call her husband Amitabh Bachchan by a particular pet name, until her father-in-law, Harivansh Rai Bachchan, asked her to stop, after which she gave it up. The story has drawn fresh attention from fans of the Bollywood couple, with readers sharing and discussing the personal detail about the Bachchan family on social media.

A creator tested a range of dog gadgets sold through online advertisements to see whether they live up to their claims. The video drew over 170,000 likes, with viewers responding to the popular format of trying out dubious pet products and showing how dogs react to them. The clip is part of a wider trend of creators reviewing advertised gadgets for pets.

A cybersecurity-themed joke is circulating online suggesting that the word 'dog' should be renamed, poking fun at how pet names remain one of the most common and easily guessed passwords. The comic-style meme plays on the habit of people using their pets' names for logins, a recurring weakness highlighted in security advice.

The Pet Sourcing Fair China 2027 (PSC 2027) will take place from February 23 to 25, 2027, at the Shanghai New International Expo Center. The B2B sourcing exhibition is aimed at the global pet industry, bringing together manufacturers, brands and suppliers. Organisers are promoting the event's dates and venue ahead of the fair.

Aspirants preparing for the UPSSSC PET 2026 exam in Uttar Pradesh are following live and recorded general knowledge classes covering history, polity, science and static GK, taught by an instructor known as VK Sir on the Vidyagram State Exams channel. The classes are drawing large audiences as candidates begin early preparation for the upcoming state recruitment test.

Several exam-related developments are drawing attention in India. UP has released city slips for the Special TET exam, with a direct download link provided. Preparations are complete at PET exam centres in Raebareli and Bulandshahr, where 27 centres will host around 72,000 candidates over three days. Jharkhand TET candidates appointed between 2022 and 2027 must now clear the exam to secure eligibility. Meanwhile, CA Inter results are out on caresults.icai.org, with Neel Rajesh Shah and Chandak Sakshi topping.

A user on a federated social network posted that they were having a rough day and asked others for kind words or cute pet pictures to help them smile. They acknowledged everyone is doing their best. The post drew small engagement and falls under mental health conversations online, where people increasingly reach out to strangers for small acts of support and comfort.

Daylight saving time shifts human activity patterns, including when people drive, walk pets, and commute, and this can disrupt wildlife behaviour, increasing roadkill risk during darker mornings and evenings and altering animals' feeding and movement routines as traffic and noise patterns change. Coverage highlights how a human convention has knock-on effects for animal populations.

A wolf pack is the focus of attention in Italy after a local municipality issued an ordinance laying out a ten-point code of conduct for residents on how to behave around wolves. The decalogo, reported by Il Resto del Carlino, details precautions such as not approaching the animals and securing pets and livestock, as encounters between wolves and communities grow more common.

A resident reported seeing a coyote in daylight for the second time, this one trotting north on North 9th Street in the morning before disappearing around North K or L streets. The sighting was shared alongside mention of NaNoWriMo, church and ballet activities. Coyotes seen in daylight near residential streets raise concerns about pets and small children, and repeated sightings suggest the animal may be living nearby.

Viral footage shows a boater on a fishing trip off Georgia attempting to pet a great white shark. In separate clips, California beachgoers filmed a large great white leaping clear out of the water close to shore. The encounters are drawing attention to how often the sharks are now being spotted near popular fishing grounds and beaches, and to the risks people take getting close to the animals.

A Minecraft content video by creator Junkeyy shows the player taming a giant alien worm and keeping it as a pet in the game. The video is drawing large audiences, with over 1.5 million likes, reflecting the ongoing popularity of imaginative modded Minecraft scenarios and creature-taming content among gaming viewers.

An artist has posted a work-in-progress image of a pet portrait painted for a home in New York, and is inviting messages from anyone interested in having photos of their pets illustrated. The artist notes that other subjects, including people, can also be painted. The post serves as both a showcase of past work and an open call for new commissions.

The Florida Department of Health in Marion County has issued a rabies advisory for the Sparr area. The advisory warns residents to avoid contact with wild or stray animals and to keep pets vaccinated. Residents are being urged to report any suspicious animal behavior and seek medical attention promptly if bitten or scratched.

Terrassa is preparing to open Catalonia's first public animal crematorium. According to Diari de Terrassa, the facility will be completed by April and could begin operating in May, giving pet owners in the region a municipal alternative for the cremation of companion animals.

Fire ants are back in the headlines after authorities were warned to be on alert for a troubling behaviour of the invasive pest. Reports point to the ants forming rafts or spreading into new areas, with officials urging communities to join together and stay vigilant. The insects are considered a serious threat to people, pets, agriculture and native wildlife.

Hill's Pet Nutrition has upgraded its senior pet food formulations for the Hong Kong market, according to a report carried by Vietnam Investment Review. The move signals the company's continued focus on nutrition for aging pets in Asian markets. No further details about the specific changes to the recipes or launch timing were provided in the report.

The Business Standard has published a roundup of five smart gadgets designed to make caring for pets easier. The piece highlights devices that automate everyday pet-care tasks such as feeding and monitoring, aiming to reduce the hassle for busy owners. Beyond the headline claim, no further details on the specific products are available.

New research indicates electron beam irradiation significantly reduces pathogens in raw pet food. Findings published by PetfoodIndustry suggest the technology could make raw diets safer for pets and their owners, addressing long-standing concerns about bacterial contamination. Industry observers are weighing its implications for pet food safety standards and commercial production.

A developer says they built an AI-powered Tamagotchi, a virtual pet driven by artificial intelligence, before Meta could release anything similar. The claim frames the project as a playful but pointed race against the tech giant, which has been exploring AI companion products. Coverage has focused on the ingenuity of the small-scale project and the irony of beating a major company to the concept.