Sentences with phrase «more outdoor cats»

Nevertheless, there are those who cling desperately and inexplicably to the perverse hope that we might be able to kill our way to a day when there are simply no more outdoor cats (including pets).

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Pregnant cats need more sleep, become more loving, voluntarily stay close to home (if it's an outdoor cat) and have an increased appetite.

«Cats that range freely outdoors live shorter, more violent lives than cats on leashes or kept indoorCats that range freely outdoors live shorter, more violent lives than cats on leashes or kept indoorcats on leashes or kept indoors ``

A domesticated cat sleeps for an average of 13 — 16 hours a day and it may possibly be more for outdoor cats.

Alley Cat Allies offers ten easy ways people can make life outdoors even more comfortable for cats:

In Singapore, it is even more critical that you do not let your cat outdoors due to the various dangers and diseasese that can afflict them in our urban environment and from stray cats.

Outdoor cats are more likely to harbor ear mites, so they should be checked often.

More than 40 % of Americans have cared for an outdoor cat!

Dogs tend to be more sociable in general than cats are, so they do fine in a kennel with outdoor runs in which they can view other dogs.

Indoor cats often live more than 20 years, but outdoor cats — which are more likely to encounter illnesses, predators and busy streets — live half as long.

He acknowledged he'd been nervous earlier that day, watching her drive off with the animals, but was more trusting now that he saw her bringing them back.Carlos needed help with his pets — five cats, three dogs, and a colony of outdoor cats — so she followed him home.

Kittens and outdoor cats are more commonly affected with ear mites than dogs or felines that live indoors.

Kittens are much more susceptible to the virus, as are males and cats that have outdoor access.

Outdoors is full of distractions, new scent at every corner, new sounds, people, dogs, cats, squirrel... you know, it's all more than interesting to your dog and therefore very distracting when learning new skills.

Wildlife and animal - control agencies should be more aggressive in protecting the environment from destructive exotic / invasive species... and they should start with the worst threat right under their noses: outdoor cats.

According to the ASPCA, more than 270 dogs, 250 cats, 40 horses, and numerous pigs were discovered in filthy kennels, cages, outdoor pens, and paddocks at an unlicensed facility, known as «The Haven.»

Cats are teritorial by nature outdoor going cats are more prone to fighting and related injurCats are teritorial by nature outdoor going cats are more prone to fighting and related injurcats are more prone to fighting and related injuries.

Actively and aggressively hunting them down, employing «Hunted to Extinction» methods, is the ONLY way to get ahead of and stay ahead of cats \» breeding rates, their ability to out - adapt to any trapping method used, and also the rates at which criminally - irresponsible cat - lickers let more invasive - species vermin cats be born and dumped illegally outdoors.

In addition, even if you have an indoor / outdoor cat, the more time your pet spends outside, the more likely they are to get lost.

We understand that unless they are leashed or have an outdoor enclosure, cats are safest from sickness, injury, predators, and more when they're kept indoors.

For more information on the effects of outdoor cats, and tips on having a happy indoor cat, see this article at the Audubon Society of Portland on «Cats and Wildlife&raqcats, and tips on having a happy indoor cat, see this article at the Audubon Society of Portland on «Cats and Wildlife&raqCats and Wildlife».

Young cats, outdoor cats, and cats acquired from animal shelters should be checked more often.

To ensure that more community cats stay safe in their outdoor homes, we recommended enacting an eartip protection policy, utilizing Alley Cat Allies educational materials, loaning traps only for TNR, training staff to inform the public about TNR, and diverting cats to TNR programs.

Yet the current animal control system and even misguided animal welfare organizations believe that taking feral cats to shelters, where nearly 100 percent of them will be killed, is more humane then leaving cats to live outdoors.

Feral cats have been living outdoors near humans for more than 10,000 years.

In fact, for more than 10,000 years, cats have lived outdoor lives, sharing the environment with birds and wildlife.

Since predators present the largest danger at night, keeping a rabbit outdoors in a hutch at night is risky, even in a city (where predators may include raccoons, cats, dogs, coyotes, hawks and more).

Looking for other ways to keep cats more comfortable outdoors?

Dogs are a bit more at risk because cats don't generally have a sweet tooth but if outdoor water sources have frozen over, a pet may resort to drinking from a puddle of antifreeze.

The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) believes that an indoor / outdoor lifestyle for cats in a safe environment can keep away most dangers, and provide a more stimulating place for your cat to participate in natural activities.

What's more, feral cats who are used to living outdoors suffer from stress and disease in these facilities.

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These guidelines are based on the requirements of lean and more active, indoor / outdoor cats.

Ticks are more likely to appear on cats that go outdoors, but any cat can get ticks.

Cats have been living outdoors near us for more than 10,000 years.

Outdoor cats are more aggressive on their home turf.

Outdoor cats may receive more mental and physical stimulation from climbing trees, exploring their environment, and using their predatory instincts to hunt for food.

Your organization might be qualified if you have knowledge and experience working with outdoor cats, and feel comfortable answering questions from the general public about one or more of the following topics:

It is estimated that there may be more than 250,000 outdoor cats in Maricopa County.

Cats that are outdoors or encounter outdoor cats are more likely exposed to this virus because many outdoor or feral animals can contract this virus and spread it without showing any clinical siCats that are outdoors or encounter outdoor cats are more likely exposed to this virus because many outdoor or feral animals can contract this virus and spread it without showing any clinical sicats are more likely exposed to this virus because many outdoor or feral animals can contract this virus and spread it without showing any clinical signs.

Regardless of whether your cat is the most pampered indoor kitty or an outdoor street - smart cat who appears more than capable of taking care of herself, EVERY cat needs veterinary care.

[2] Moreover, about half of the cats who do have access to the outdoors are outside for no more than 2 — 4 hours each day.

From 2008 to 2012, more than 17,538 community cats in Cook County were spayed or neutered, vaccinated, eartipped, and returned to their outdoor homes through this program.

Cats who routinely go outdoors in areas where fleas are most common (warm, humid climates in particular), are more likely to become infected with this bacteria.

Also, with more to do, indoor - outdoor cats tend be more active — and not as likely to be overweight or obese, as 60 percent of cats in the U.S fall into that category according to the Association of Pet Obesity Prevention.

Rural residents were significantly more likely to have unsterilized owned cats, and to let their cats roam outdoors than the suburban and urban survey respondents.

She said outdoor cats may have it easier than outdoor dogs — a cat can more easily roam and find a warm place than dogs can, although if you have outdoor cats it would be a good idea to put out some kind of shelter from the weather for them, even if it is a box of some kind.

Like social cats, semi-feral working cats make good companions for other outdoor animals, but will likely spend more time hunting for rodents and less time with humans.

Cats that are allowed outdoors are more at risk of picking up intestinal parasites than a cat that is kept indoors.

Outdoor cats are generally more susceptible to disease than indoor cats, as are cats who are not vaccinated.