As the word at the beginning of the question is “can” I can discuss it theoretically. Theoretically a domestic cat could kill a human directly (physically) under very exceptional and infinitesimally rare circumstances but there are probably instances where domestic cats in countries other than in the West have killed humans indirectly by transferring the …
Background Blackpink is a South Korean girl band formed by YG Entertainment consisting of members Jisoo, Jenniw, Rosé and Lisa. Everland in South Korea as a theme park and vacation resort located in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do. It opened in April 1976. At the resort they have a three-month-old baby panda, Fu Bao, who was born at …
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There is a perception among some people that stray cats are diseased and can transmit infections to people. I’m reminded of this by a woman in Hong Kong, Icy Song, who runs into stray cats on her way to Lingnan University. She comments as follows: Although I feel pity for the stray cats, I will …
Stray cats are diseased but humans aren’t. Discuss. Read More »
Whereas horizontal transmission of pathogens (germs) is between one cat to another both of whom are not in a parent to child relationship, vertical transmission is between mother and offspring as a foetus or kitten in utero. For example, feline parvovirus can be spread vertically if the queen (mother cat) becomes infected whilst pregnant. The …
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My neighbors’ cat gave my cat herpes virus. Should they pay my veterinary bills? The answer is probably no because the case would be too troublesome.
If you search Google for “cats on kitchen counters” you bring up a series of pages on how to keep cats off kitchen counters. That’s the default position. There is little discussion about why, on a scientific basis, cats should be kept off kitchen worksurfaces. Of course the reason is about hygiene. However, 35% of …
I received a question from a visitor to my website which is published below. I recently had to have my cat put down. She was a feral and she had the feline herpesvirus. Unfortunately, I was unable to administer any meds because she went crazy if anyone wanted to pick her up let alone put …
Can FIV positive cats live with other cats? The answer has to be a qualified yes. It is safe for FIV positive cats to live with other cats by which I mean cats not carrying any diseases. Although, it cannot be said to be 100% safe at all times, it can be said to be …
Quarantine rooms are obviously important for cat shelters where lots of cats are together in a relatively small space which promotes the transmission of disease. If you adopt a cat from a rescue center should you ask whether they have a quarantine room? The Animal Friends Connection Humane Society has a separate quarantine area. The …
