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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[–] Tollana1234567@lemmy.today 2 points 5 days ago

they are at risk of getting fiv/FLV from feral cats, and likewise any communcible disease from the pet cat.