Many people have seen dogs fetch, but cats like to get into the game too. Despite their very different hunting and play styles, fetching appears to combine elements of predatory and social behavior ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Many people have seen dogs fetch, but cats like to get into the game, too. Fetching appears to combine elements of predatory and ...

Although more common in dogs, 4 in 10 pet cats also choose to play fetch with their owners, Mikel Delgado from Purdue University, US, and colleagues report in the open-access journal PLOS ONE, ...

Pups may love snuggles and treats, but if there’s one thing that truly brings out their inner joy, it’s an exciting game of fetch. From throwing a tennis ball across the yard to tossing a stick into a ...

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Some dogs love the thrill of chasing a ball. A tired pup is often considered a happy pup, but the same doesn’t go for our arms after multiple rounds of fetch. Plus, no one really wants to touch the ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Mikel Delgado, Purdue University and Judith Stella, Purdue University (THE ...