Compared to 2,000 years ago the modern domestic cat is smaller, pampered and flabby and not, in general (there will be exceptions), an effective rat catcher. As prey mice are safer and smaller. Modern domestic cats are 15% smaller than … Continue reading →
Some home owners are using feral or semi-feral cats to control an influx of rats in Oceanside, Calif, USA. One property owner in the video says cats are better than chemicals. Cat are better than poisons for the obvious reason … Continue reading →
By Anonymous I blame myself. I’d cleaned out the hamster’s cage and I hadn’t noticed that the catch was not fastened properly. When I saw the cage again about 4 hours later there was no hamster in it. The cage … Continue reading →
Can cats get rid of rats? This is a question people ask using Google search. The answer depends on whether you like or dislike cats! That is not entirely true but it’s a factor when discussing this subject. The question … Continue reading →
This is a unique, innovative idea to promote the fostering of rescue cats in the UK but it is also dubious and I regret to say I don’t think it will work and I don’t think it is based upon … Continue reading →
Is the modern cat any good at catching rats and other rodents? Can you adopt a cat for that purpose and expect success? In India, at least one person found success. I don’t know how commonplace it is for people … Continue reading →
by Michael (London, UK) Missy who may have died of poisoning – photo by RahelSharon (link base of page) The answer is yes but not always and there are antidotes if caught in time. Here is some detail from two … Continue reading →
