Is cat euthanasia ALWAYS painless?
We, the cat owning public, are told that cat euthanasia is always painless. It is guaranteed. It is a humane way to say goodbye to your cat. But is it …
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Bird flu kills five domestic cats in the United States of America
NEWS AND COMMENT: This is a worrying development. I’ve written about bird flu before and the fact that it is a zoonotic disease which means that it can be transmitted …
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Can you request in your will that your companion animal must be killed on your death?
It is a peculiar question to me but some people do request in their will that the executor of their will has their healthy companion animal, usually a cat or …
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Shooting cats as a form of euthanasia?
This is a discussion about whether shooting cats as a type of euthanasia is humane or inhumane. Why am I discussing it? Because a lot of people shoot a lot …
Full medical history of elderly shelter cat is REVEALING
Be prepared for a long and chaotic read! Sorry but that is how it is presented. It is unusual, it seems to me, for the full medical history of a …
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Euthanizing a companion animal due to behavioral problems. Are there alternatives?
Problematic behavioral problems in companion animals are one of the most frustrating and emotionally draining challenges for their owners. Resolving these problems can often be extremely difficult; especially for animals …
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What is PETA’s policy on feral cats 2022?
At 2022, PETA do NOT have an all-encompassing policy to kill feral cats as a humane solution to the misery they endure because of ill health and abuse. On many …
Jackson Galaxy provides advice on when to euthanize your cat (and Michael adds some more)
For those who are unsure, Jackson Galaxy is America’s celebrity cat behaviorist. His advice is excellent. Jackson’s approach to the difficult decision as to when to euthanise your cat is …
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