A new book, Pet Nation, tries to answer that question. It's written by Mark Cushing, the founder and CEO of Animal Policy Group, an advocacy organization for pets. Cushing argues America has witnessed nothing short of a pet revolution. It "could be the first revolution in history in which the oppressors voluntarily stepped aside for the oppressed," he writes. The two authors are both history professors [...] so they should be well placed to tell, as the publisher put it, the 'story of the "pet revolution" alongside other revolutions – industrial, agricultural, political – to highlight how animals contributed to modern British life. The book describes the growth of pet foods and medicines, the rise of pet shops and the development of veterinary care creating the pet economy."

Revolution is a reliable and convenient method for controlling and preventing various parasitic infections in cats. While potential side effects exist, they are typically short-lived and mild. Understanding these effects and knowing what to watch for can help keep your cat safe and healthy. Always consult with a veterinary professional if you have concerns about your pet’s health. FAQs 1. Can Revolution cause serious harm to my cat? On the occasion of the publication of The Pet Revolution: Animals and the Making of Modern British Life (Reaktion Books, 2023) , co-authored by Jane Hamlett and Julie-Marie Strange, former member of The Bodies, Emotions and Material Culture Collective , Sasha Handley has invited the authors to elaborate on their book. Yes, Revolution has been proven safe for use in pregnant and lactating cats. However, always discuss any medication use with your vet if your cat is pregnant or nursing. 5. Can I bathe my cat after applying Revolution? The Harvard political scientist Robert Putnam famously documented the decline of "social capital" in his book Bowling Alone. The basic idea is that technology and other societal changes have caused a decline in civic institutions and social participation in communities. As a result, we've become more lonely and isolated and less likely to trust one another.Every element of pet culture has changed: from food to boarding, medicine, play, shelters, sleeping, training, travel, surveillance, getting lost, getting found, to the number of pets in the United States, now more dogs and cats than Americans ever imagined was possible," Cushing writes. It's a change that now supports around 1.3 million American jobs, from pet food tester to adoption counselor to veterinary oncologist.

Lethargy, if it occurs, often dissipates within a day or two as the cat’s body adjusts to the medication. Cushing also credits media companies like Disney, which anthropomorphized animals and got us to slowly think of them as more deserving of love and affection — but again, 1998 doesn't seem to be a pivotal year for that either. If any of these side effects persist for more than a few days or if they seem severe, it’s vital to consult your vet immediately. Ensuring Your Cat’s Safety Diana Donald, author of Women Against Cruelty: Protection of Animals in Nineteenth-Century Britain (2019)

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Did Manchester’s Embodied Emotions research group (now the Bodies, Emotions and Material Culture Collective) influence the book in any way? Cushing's most interesting argument for why 1998 seems to be a pivotal year has to do with the rise of the Internet. There's the obvious ways it's made it easier to find dogs, matching faraway breeders and shelters with wannabe dog owners. More interesting is Cushing's contention that pets are filling the void created by social decay after technology atomized us, divided us, and sowed social distrust. The comedian Jerry Seinfeld once suggested that if aliens were watching us with telescopes and saw our interactions with dogs, they might think dogs were the leaders: "If you see two life forms — one of them is making a poop and the other is carrying it for him — who would you assume is in charge?"