Feral cats found dead or dying stuck to glue traps in Compton

Feral cats of Compton, California

COMPTON, CALIFORNIA-NEWS AND COMMENT: The usual feud has been sparked off by the presence of feral cats in Compton. Feral cats have the ubiquitous ability to divide society. On the one hand you have animal rights advocates who are sensitive to the welfare of feral cats even if they agree that they are a …

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Conflict between animal welfare and conservation in Australia

The conservation of wild animals should go hand-in-hand with animal welfare. They are two branches of the same thing. Conservation protects wild animals and animal welfare laws protect wild and domestic animals. However, in Australia conservation is in direct conflict with animal welfare. They’ve got themselves into an unholy mess on the issue of …

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15 young Maine Coons move in sync as they track object

Dozens of Maine coon kittens move their heads in sync as they track object

This is an exceptional video from Russia, where else? They breed the best Maine Coons which is ironic as it is America’s cat. The Maine Coon is the American cat – and Russia’s! It’s funny; perhaps the Maine Coon might bring about detente between America and Russia. I am sure that Russian breeders discuss …

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Bumps and scabs on ears during summer. A cause.

Bumps and scabs on ears in summer is possibly caused by a seasonal allergy to pollen or grass

This might be an instructive story which may guide some cat owners but please remember that cat owners who are unqualified in veterinary medicine should be very cautious about self-diagnosis through Internet research. You might get some ideas through personal research but you will probably need the input of a veterinarian which of course …

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What wild cats are in Texas?

Black bobcat

The bobcat and the mountain lion a.k.a. the puma are definitely in Texas. The ocelot is said by some to be in Texas. You will see a range of opinions on whether the ocelot is in Texas or whether it has become extinct in that state. If it does exist in Texas, it is …

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