Re: [AlpacaTalk] Questions about barn cats

 

Actually, feral cats are VERY healthy.  I do feral rescues and have never even one time trapped, neutered and spayed any cat that tested positive for leukemia.  It is pretty easy to keep them healthy, they have hybrid vigor.  All you need to do is make sure they are neutered/spayed/shots and keep their bedding sprayed with flea spray or sprinkle feed-quality diatomaceous earth on it.  They make great mousers and you won't have to handle them.  It not really fair to keep house cats outside, the average lifespan of an outdoor cat is only 2-3 years, vs the 13-15 year lifespan of an indoor cat.  If you have ferals in the area, they are more coyote and dog-savvy.

 

Susan Olson

Alpaca Loco

Riverside, CA

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