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Flawed study which says that almost half of pet cats never go outside

PoC avatarPosted on January 30, 2021 by Michael BroadJanuary 30, 2021

This is a flawed study. It’s currently being well publicised particularly on the website Mail Online. The researchers from Nottingham Trent University and the Jeanne Marchig International Centre for Animal Welfare Education, concluded in broad terms that 41% of pet … Continue reading →

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Are indoor cats as happy as outdoor cats?

PoC avatarPosted on October 6, 2020 by Michael BroadOctober 6, 2020

The answer to the question is not straightforward because you have to factor in health and welfare as well as happiness.

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Posted in indoor outdoor cats | Tagged cat caregiver, cat caretaker, full time indoor cats, indoor cat environment, indoor vs outdoor cat, indoor/outdoor cat, stray cats | 1 Reply

Recent study tells us that British cat owners won’t confine their cats to protect wildlife

PoC avatarPosted on September 5, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 5, 2020

A recent study by the University of Exeter tried to get into the minds of British cat owners to find out their feelings about their domestic cats preying on wildlife and whether they would consider confining their cat to protect … Continue reading →

Posted in indoor outdoor cats | Tagged cat predation, cat safety, cat study, full time indoor cats, indoor/outdoor cat, ownership, predation on cats, responsible cat ownership, road traffic accident, study | Leave a reply

Should I keep my cat in at night?

PoC avatarPosted on April 25, 2020 by Michael BroadApril 25, 2020

Should I keep my cat in at night? This is a very often quoted question. There are millions of answers. It’s useful to ask why a domestic cat should be kept at night. Are they good reasons and is the … Continue reading →

Posted in indoor outdoor cats | Tagged cat caretaking, cat crepuscular activity, cat hunting, cat predation, cat safety, cat welfare, domestic cat predation, nature, Safety | Leave a reply

Keep cats indoors to prevent spread of coronavirus say vets

PoC avatarPosted on April 8, 2020 by Michael BroadApril 9, 2020

The current advice from British veterinarians is to keep cats inside to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. Is the advice practical or sensible?

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Stasi-style cat curfew in Adelaide slammed by Brian May

PoC avatarPosted on February 27, 2020 by Michael BroadFebruary 27, 2020

Adelaide, South Australia, has introduced a cat curfew law which requires cat owners to keep their cats inside between 9pm and 7am the next morning. The idea is to stop domestic cats preying on Aussie wildlife. For the Australia authorities … Continue reading →

Posted in indoor outdoor cats, restrictions on cat ownership | Tagged animal law, australia, australia feral cat, australia law | 2 Replies

Upper floor flat dwellers can have outside cats too

PoC avatarPosted on December 15, 2019 by Michael BroadDecember 15, 2019

You may have seen these extraordinary cat ladders before. I have and I’d like to revisit the topic. The photo on this page by Brigitte Schuster is perhaps a classic of the cat apartment block cat ladder. It was taken … Continue reading →

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Outdoor domestic cats generally wander fairly close to home

PoC avatarPosted on December 6, 2019 by Michael BroadDecember 6, 2019

ABC News San Diego have commented on an Australian survey of outdoor domestic cat wanderings and their conclusion is incorrect in my opinion. They say that domestic cats wander up to 2 miles and you should keep them inside at … Continue reading →

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Should domestic cats be kept indoors or allowed outside?

PoC avatarPosted on September 4, 2019 by Michael BroadSeptember 4, 2019

The answer to the question depends on (1) your personal opinion and (2) where the cat lives. There is no strictly correct, general, all-encompassing answer to the question in the title. A survey is needed. People have different opinions about … Continue reading →

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Researcher wants to keep Australian domestic cats inside all the time

PoC avatarPosted on July 22, 2019 by Michael BroadJuly 22, 2019

Because of the supposed devastation carried out by domestic cats as they wander around the neighbourhood, an ‘expert’, Professor Sarah Legge from the Australian National University, has suggested that domestic cats should be kept inside the home all the time. … Continue reading →

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