Cats sailed with the Vikings, crossed the North Atlantic and lived in Norse settlements. Discover what archaeology and DNA reveal about Viking cats.
Author: Mark Gill, CEO, Petasure
The dogs that changed history
From Balto and Togo to wartime messenger dogs, Laika and Pavlov’s dogs, discover the remarkable dogs that changed history and the stories behind the myths.
Dogs of war? Separating fact from legend in the ancient world
Did the ancient world really field dogs of war? Petasure CEO Mark Gill weighs the evidence for canine soldiers in ancient Greek, Roman and Persian warfare, and separates fact from legend.
Why dogs are so good at understanding humans
Point towards one of two objects and many dogs will use your gesture to guide their choice. It seems unremarkable,… read the article
When wolves became family: the extraordinary story of dog domestication
Somewhere in the depths of the last Ice Age, long before farms, before cities, before written language, a wolf drew… read the article
The first cat lovers: how the ancient Egyptians created the world’s first feline obsession
By Mark Gill, CEO, Petasure Long before Instagram, viral cat videos, or luxury cat beds that are invariably unused, there… read the article
Cats and dogs: since when? The history of our oldest companions
By Mark Gill, CEO, Petasure Somewhere in the deep past, a wild animal edged a little closer to a human… read the article
Cat care: our top tips for keeping your cat healthy and happy
Cats have a reputation for being low maintenance. They do not need walking, they groom themselves, and they will, if… read the article
My cat the hunter: why cats hunt and what you can do about it
There are few things quite as unsettling as padding downstairs in bare feet on a quiet morning and stepping on… read the article