whether stray, feral, or owned. In the U.S., many offer the counterargument that they also cull non-native species,such as rats and house mice. With the true impact in question, activists on both sides of the debate can’t agree on the best way to manage feral...
Last year, among many other events and initiatives around the globe, the work of global animal welfare organization FOUR PAWS was celebrated in Moldova, where a major sterilization project and enhanced veterinary care for stray animals were provided. The event accomplished the sterilization of close ...
Some animals could also be responding to internal cues, such as the number of fat reserves stored in their bodies. In the absence of all external stimuli, many animals still know when to migrate and when to head home due to their internal circadian rhythms and circannual rhythms. How do ...
She also has an array of stray cats, raccoons, and possums who like to call her front porch home. When she’s not writing about animals, you’ll find her writing poetry, stories, and film reviews (the animals are, by far, her favorite writing topic, though!). In her free time, ...
Misty Layne lives out in the woods in small-town Alabama with her two Siamese - Serafina & Jasper. She also has an array of stray cats, raccoons, and possums who like to call her front porch home. When she’s not writing about animals, you’ll find herwriting poetry, stories, andfil...
Wearing gloves whenever handling potentially infected animals. Other diseases can also be transmitted in similar ways. Health officials in Alaska say an elderly man there died in January after contracting a virus known as Alaskapox, possibly from a scratch from a stray cat. It was the first conf...
How many leishmaniasis cases are there yearly?Leishmaniasis:Leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease that is transmitted by the bite of an infected sandfly. Symptoms include open sores at the bite site which can spread to other parts of the body. Visceral leishmaniasis occurs when the parasites ...
However, the best reason to adopt is that you are likely saving the cat’s life and freeing up resources to help other animals in need. Breeder $250–$500 A Scottish Fold typically costs $250–$500, but they come in several sizes and colors, so they can cost even more depending on...
Winter is harsh for everyone, but even more so for stray and feral cats that are not lucky enough to be able to find refuge in loving homes. As the temperature drops, these animals face increased risks of hunger, disease, and even death. Fortunately, there are steps that we can take to...
At Catster, we’ve admired Hepper for many years and decided to take a controlling ownership interest so that we could benefit from the outstanding designs of this cool cat company! 3. Introduce Your Cat to the Clippers The look of clippers isn’t usually what sets a cat off or causes ...