It's a cat's world and they know it: why is the feline population increasing in Brazil?

"Gateiros", the second episode of the Biolab Cast Conectados videocast, discusses the personality of cats and the increase in the feline population in Brazilian homes, which is expected to reach 40 million by 2030. The more individualistic personality of cats is highlighted in the episode. It is often mistaken for a lack of affection between cats and humans, but anyone who thinks that cats don't feel affection for their guardians is mistaken. The program explores cats' personality traits, ways of caring for them and their relationship with humans as pets.

The episode features Dr. Mariane Silva, a veterinary surgeon from the University of São Paulo (USP), specializing in feline medicine, with a Master's degree in Science from USP, professor of Clinical Medicine at the São Judas University and coordinator of the Núcleo de Medicina Felina Ranvier Institute. The Biolab Cast Conectados presentation is led by Dr. Luiz Dieckmann, a psychiatrist, and co-host Dr. Paula Dieckmann, a specialist in Neurology from the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP-EPM).

Because they take up little space and require less attention than dogs, cats are gaining popularity in homes. Dr. Paula Dieckmann provides data on the increase in the cat population, which is growing at twice the rate of dogs.

Mariane Silva explains that part of this growth is due to the verticalization of large cities, which ends up limiting space. It's also down to routine, "because people are working more and spending more time away from home. Dogs require more attention, such as going for a walk in the morning and evening, and people have less time for this. In general, cats are more individualistic. For them, spending the whole day alone is wonderful," says the expert.

The Biolab Cast Conectados videocast is an initiative of Biolab and Avert Saúde Animal. To watch the episode "Gateiros", go to https://lnkd.in/eeBGQqNt.

About Biolab

Promoting a future with a better quality of life requires a tireless search for safe and innovative treatments. With this mission in mind, Biolab, a Brazilian pharmaceutical company founded in 1997 and with an international presence, invests in research and partnerships to overcome the growing challenges of health.

With more than 3,800 employees and the 4th largest sales force in Brazil, Biolab is among the largest pharmaceutical companies in the country, operating in various specialties, such as dermatology, gynecology, orthopedics, gastroenterology, pediatrics, clinical medicine and the central nervous system, as well as being a leader in cardiology. The Biolab Genéricos, Avert Humana and Avert Biolab Saúde Animal business units contribute to a portfolio of more than 500 products.

Biolab is constantly growing. It has three production units, as well as a modern manufacturing complex under construction. And it doesn't stop there: in Canada it is the first Brazilian pharmaceutical company with a Research Center and it acquired the company Exzell Pharma to expand its borders.

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About Avert Biolab Animal Health

Biolab Farmacêutica shares the same excellence and standard of quality in products for the health of people and pets. Like their owners, we are also passionate about pets. This commitment is expressed in Avert, Biolab's veterinary division, which has been on the Brazilian market for a decade and is expanding internationally to the Americas.

For this demanding market, which is constantly growing, we provide health and well-being so that dogs and cats can live longer and better lives.

We are people taking care of people and their pets, meeting the needs of each stage - from puppies to elderly animals, contributing to the advancement of veterinary medicine, understanding the needs of pets and providing products and services that contribute to their health and nutrition. The Avert Saúde Animal range is produced at our industrial unit in Bragança Paulista (SP), using high-quality raw materials and exclusive formulations. In total, there are more than 185 presentations of nutraceuticals, dermocosmetics and innovative medicines for dogs and cats.