A new study led by University of British Columbia researchers has found that pet cats allowed to roam outside unsupervised carry infectious diseases at rates comparable to feral cats, even when they receive veterinary care, regular meals, and shelter.

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[–] hash@slrpnk.net 3 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Thanks for the heads up on special vaccines. I once again find myself wondering if the family farm cats are better or worse than neighborhood roaming cats.

[–] seathru@quokk.au 4 points 5 days ago

Farm cats save untold thousands (millions?) in ag equipment repair from rodent damage yearly, without using poisons that harm other wildlife. So they get a pass from me as a working animal.