This is an interesting question. Neutering changes behavior but not personality. Is that possible? The best book on cat health¹ says this: “Neutering does not change a male cat’s personality…” The book then goes on to describe how the operation … Continue reading →
The authorities and scientists in some countries (USA and Australia, for example) are concerned that feral, stray and domestic cats prey on native wildlife to the point where species are endangered. Other countries, such as Israel and the UK, have … Continue reading →
This is a painting of a male cat being castrated (what we usually call neutering) in 1531. I would like to comment on it for a bit of amusement. Although the whole grizzly process looks far from amusing for the … Continue reading →
How important is the cost of spaying and neutering a cat in tackling the so called “cat overpopulation problem” or the “feral cat problem” or the excess of community cats in the United States and in other countries? I ask … Continue reading →
I was driving down a dusty road in the middle of nowhere in the middle of mid-America. There were weatherboard houses on both sides of the road with plenty of space between them. The sun was hot. The road was … Continue reading →
Parturition is the act of giving birth. According to research conducted in 1996 by a scientist, Luke, about 20% or one fifth of the American public believe that a female cat should be allowed to give birth to kittens before … Continue reading →
By Furby the Feral FURBY: Hi everybody! It’s Furby! Our broken cats got fixed today and boy am I glad. Mama wanted to tell this story but as a fixed cat (yes, I was neutered at a very young age), … Continue reading →
by Michael (London, UK) There are two news stories, side by side, from different parts of the globe, one in Australia, the other America. In fact there is a third and that concerns America too. The Australian one discusses the … Continue reading →
Neutering cats – Romanino, Scene of a cat castration, 1531-32, Castello del Buonconsiglio, Trento Photograph by Wikipedia® user:Laurom – license Contents: the arguments for the operations religion experimental appearance/behavior and cat shows Introduction – neutering cats The Neutering of cats … Continue reading →
By Furby the Feral Furby Resting After Surgery Hi everybody! It’s Furby again. I’ve had a REALLY busy week and I wanted to tell everyone about it. I’ve been recovering and taking it easy this week. I’m still mad … Continue reading →
