Short Paws: Cats and a Cancer breakthrough and Sweden's New Pet Guidelines

In this episode the hosts share uplifting pet news: new genomic research suggests many cat tumours resemble human cancers, opening the door to more targeted treatments; Sweden introduces guidelines requiring cats to be checked twice daily, prompting debate about pet care and responsibility; and a heartwarming story of a hearing dog named Arlo who protected and alerted help for his deaf owner after a fall.

The conversation also touches on the Humanimal Trust’s work to bridge human and animal medicine and the wider importance of enrichment and support animals in people’s lives.