This is a follow up to Elisa’s article about a man who kept his cats intact (i.e. not neutered or spayed) because he believed that they were better hunters. He is employing his cats as working cats rather than as … please continue reading
This is the response by a person who commented on a Facebook thread where an animal advocate asked people to please spay and neuter their pets. The comment below first made me think this person is clueless (I’d REALLY like … please continue reading
I refer to domestic cats as I’m sure the question in the title is targeted at domestic and not wild cats. Although it’s a point worth making because domestication of the cat has led to an almost tripling of the … please continue reading
A visitor has cogently argued against the convention of removing the ovaries or testes (spaying and neutering) on the basis that there might not be an overpopulation issue and on health and behavior grounds. He proposes alternatives. please continue reading
People let their cats breed for a range of reasons but I believe that the root of the problem is a lack of education and enlightenment. please continue reading
Neutering male cats does not stunt their growth. This is made clear in a number of reference works that I have access to including an online study published on a reliable website. Early-age neutering of male cats can produce longer legs in the cat. please continue reading
It is an interesting thought. The authorities at various levels in several countries including at national level are considering introducing mandatory sterilization of domestic cats and linking it to mandatory micro-chipping. This way a database would be created and veterinarians … please continue reading
In 2012, 86% of cats were spayed and neutered in the UK (RSPCA). In 2017, 90% of cats were spayed and neutered (PDSA). For a stable cat population there needs to be a 92% neutering and spaying rate. please continue reading
An updating report to one carried out five years ago by the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies tells us that progress has been made in reducing the number of unwanted cats in the country but more work is required. On … please continue reading
Twenty percent (20% – one fifth) of cat owners let their female cat become pregnant and have a litter of kittens before being spayed. On average these cats gave birth to 2.43 litters of 4.3 kittens. It appears that the … please continue reading
