Cat Tales

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Over 80% of Americans believe that trapping strays only to have them killed in shelters is inhumane.   Feral cats live outdoors for two reasons - there is a food source (intentional or not) and there is shelter.  They live healthy, natural lives and are mostly content in their outdoor home. 

The traditional animal control approach of trapping and killing feral cats creates a vacuum.  These practices may temporarily reduce the number of cats in a given area but the intact survivors continue to breed and other ferals move into the now-available terrority.

To learn how an effective Trap, Neuter and Return or TNR program can help improve the lives of these community cats and their human neighbors visit Alley Cat Allies.  They wiill give you valuable information on how to get started, from a listing of the equipment needed, to videos, to advice on how to work with people and organizations in your community.

                                     

  

Talk to your veterinarian about a proper vaccine schedule for your adult cat.

Many veterinations support annual booster vaccinations after the first year of a cat's life.  However, a growing number believe that over vaccination and the exposure to adjuvants (compounds which enhance immunity in killed vaccines) may increase the risk of injection-site sarcomas.  Some research has shown tht many vaccines provide lifelong immunity against specific diseases, but there is more to be learned.  Your veterinarian is the best resource for information on this important topic.  Be an informed pet owner and discuss the need for annual vaccinations during Kitty's annual exam.

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