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The Doctor
Oct 20, 2021, 6:01:17 PM10/20/21
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We have 3 cats.
1) 10 years old. male. Still hunts. Does not use the litter box that much.
Hate vets. Came in a 4 moths old. Sometimes out all night in the summer.
2) 5 years. Male. Came in 3 years ago. Out all night at times.
Stays near the house. Can hunt.
3) 2-3 years old. Female. Had 9 kittens. spaded. Can hunt.
Hates being held in hand.
What should I be looking for?
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1) 10 years old. male. Still hunts. Does not use the litter box that much.
Hate vets. Came in a 4 moths old. Sometimes out all night in the summer.
2) 5 years. Male. Came in 3 years ago. Out all night at times.
Stays near the house. Can hunt.
3) 2-3 years old. Female. Had 9 kittens. spaded. Can hunt.
Hates being held in hand.
What should I be looking for?
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Peter W.
Oct 21, 2021, 9:12:13 AM10/21/21
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Questions:
a) The implication is that these cats came to you, and you did not seek them out, or adopt them from somewhere else. Is this correct?
b) What sort of area are you in? And what region?
c) Size & Weight?
d) Do they have free access to the outside - such as a pet door? Or do you open doors for them to go in and out?
Please note the interpolations.
On Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 6:01:17 PM UTC-4, The Doctor wrote:
> We have 3 cats.
>
> 1) 10 years old. male. Still hunts. Does not use the litter box that much.
>
> Hate vets. Came in a 4 moths old. Sometimes out all night in the summer.
Typical life-span, these days, for a properly vetted cat is +/- 20 years. For a cat, he is in his prime, approaching middle-age.
> 3) 2-3 years old. Female. Had 9 kittens. spaded. Can hunt.
> Hates being held in hand.
Proper term is "spayed". How does she get along with the males?
> What should I be looking for?
I would hope that the males are neutered.
1. Outdoor cats, especially those that hunt are prone to getting parasites - which include, but are not limited to: Fleas, ticks, lice, round-worms, tape worms, heart-worms and many more. Make sure that they are on the correct systemics, and are regularly checked for any active parasites. Note that in some regions, fleas have become resistant to some of the more common systemics and collars. Do be sure that your vet gives you the correct items. Do not 'wing it' on your own.
2. Make sure that their vaccinations are current and complete - this includes rabies wherever in the world you might be. And, as they are outdoor cats, that should include FLV, and if in most of the US, Lime disease.
3. If there are any potential predators in your area, make sure that the cats are checked regularly for cuts or damage.
4. Make sure that the cats have collars and tags. Microchips are nice, but invisible from the outside.
Given the implied history, I will spare you the lecture on 'outdoor cats'. The fact of the matter is that cats are apex predators, albeit small ones, and live to hunt. The other fact is that in the US, cats are responsible for the destruction of *billions* of small animals and birds each year, and in some regions create serious environmental damage thereby. So, it is always a balance of many variables, being their health, safety, longevity, happiness and environmental concerns.
Three cats can be difficult, as generally (not always) two will triangulate on the third in the pecking-order. This is less-so if the cats came to you, as they would have to be first accepted by the incumbents before actual admission. Intact males can be predatory towards kittens they have not fathered. Not always, but can be. And in some case, will fight over females, whether they are spayed or not. I am guessing you are not observing any of that behavior.
Best of luck.
a) The implication is that these cats came to you, and you did not seek them out, or adopt them from somewhere else. Is this correct?
b) What sort of area are you in? And what region?
c) Size & Weight?
d) Do they have free access to the outside - such as a pet door? Or do you open doors for them to go in and out?
Please note the interpolations.
On Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 6:01:17 PM UTC-4, The Doctor wrote:
> We have 3 cats.
>
> 1) 10 years old. male. Still hunts. Does not use the litter box that much.
>
> Hate vets. Came in a 4 moths old. Sometimes out all night in the summer.
>
> 2) 5 years. Male. Came in 3 years ago. Out all night at times.
> Stays near the house. Can hunt.
As above.
> 2) 5 years. Male. Came in 3 years ago. Out all night at times.
> Stays near the house. Can hunt.
> 3) 2-3 years old. Female. Had 9 kittens. spaded. Can hunt.
> Hates being held in hand.
> What should I be looking for?
1. Outdoor cats, especially those that hunt are prone to getting parasites - which include, but are not limited to: Fleas, ticks, lice, round-worms, tape worms, heart-worms and many more. Make sure that they are on the correct systemics, and are regularly checked for any active parasites. Note that in some regions, fleas have become resistant to some of the more common systemics and collars. Do be sure that your vet gives you the correct items. Do not 'wing it' on your own.
2. Make sure that their vaccinations are current and complete - this includes rabies wherever in the world you might be. And, as they are outdoor cats, that should include FLV, and if in most of the US, Lime disease.
3. If there are any potential predators in your area, make sure that the cats are checked regularly for cuts or damage.
4. Make sure that the cats have collars and tags. Microchips are nice, but invisible from the outside.
Given the implied history, I will spare you the lecture on 'outdoor cats'. The fact of the matter is that cats are apex predators, albeit small ones, and live to hunt. The other fact is that in the US, cats are responsible for the destruction of *billions* of small animals and birds each year, and in some regions create serious environmental damage thereby. So, it is always a balance of many variables, being their health, safety, longevity, happiness and environmental concerns.
Three cats can be difficult, as generally (not always) two will triangulate on the third in the pecking-order. This is less-so if the cats came to you, as they would have to be first accepted by the incumbents before actual admission. Intact males can be predatory towards kittens they have not fathered. Not always, but can be. And in some case, will fight over females, whether they are spayed or not. I am guessing you are not observing any of that behavior.
Best of luck.
The Doctor
Oct 21, 2021, 11:25:47 AM10/21/21
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In article <73a76049-9a55-4e7b...@googlegroups.com>,
. No fighting amongst them.
>b) What sort of area are you in? And what region?
Urban in Alberta Canada
>c) Size & Weight?
Cat 1 13 pounds a bit overweight but a big sized cat
Cats 2 and 3 are smaller and normal.
>d) Do they have free access to the outside - such as a pet door? Or do
>you open doors for them to go in and out?
Open the door. NO cat flap.
>
>Please note the interpolations.
>
>On Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 6:01:17 PM UTC-4, The Doctor wrote:
>> We have 3 cats.
>>
>> 1) 10 years old. male. Still hunts. Does not use the litter box that much.
>>
>> Hate vets. Came in a 4 months old. Sometimes out all night in the summer.
>>
>> 2) 5 years. Male. Came in 3 years ago. Out all night at times.
>> Stays near the house. Can hunt.
>
>As above.
You cannot bribe him with treats.
>
>> 3) 2-3 years old. Female. Had 9 kittens. spaded. Can hunt.
>> Hates being held in hand.
>
>Proper term is "spayed". How does she get along with the males?
>
Quite well. A bit bossy but she is fun to watch.
We cannot hold her up though.
>
>> What should I be looking for?
>
>I would hope that the males are neutered.
>
>1. Outdoor cats, especially those that hunt are prone to getting
>parasites - which include, but are not limited to: Fleas, ticks, lice,
>round-worms, tape worms, heart-worms and many more. Make sure that they
>are on the correct systemics, and are regularly checked for any active
>parasites. Note that in some regions, fleas have become resistant to
>some of the more common systemics and collars. Do be sure that your vet
>gives you the correct items. Do not 'wing it' on your own.
Flea collars are a good ides.
>2. Make sure that their vaccinations are current and complete - this
>includes rabies wherever in the world you might be. And, as they are
>outdoor cats, that should include FLV, and if in most of the US, Lime
>disease.
Vaccinated every year!
>3. If there are any potential predators in your area, make sure that
>the cats are checked regularly for cuts or damage.
Coyotes and some birds, but agreed.
>4. Make sure that the cats have collars and tags. Microchips are nice,
>but invisible from the outside.
>
All are licenced!
>Given the implied history, I will spare you the lecture on 'outdoor
>cats'. The fact of the matter is that cats are apex predators, albeit
>small ones, and live to hunt. The other fact is that in the US, cats
>are responsible for the destruction of *billions* of small animals and
>birds each year, and in some regions create serious environmental
>damage thereby. So, it is always a balance of many variables, being
>their health, safety, longevity, happiness and environmental concerns.
>
>Three cats can be difficult, as generally (not always) two will
>triangulate on the third in the pecking-order. This is less-so if the
>cats came to you, as they would have to be first accepted by the
>incumbents before actual admission. Intact males can be predatory
>towards kittens they have not fathered. Not always, but can be. And in
>some case, will fight over females, whether they are spayed or not. I
>am guessing you are not observing any of that behavior.
>
>Best of luck.
Than kyou!
Peter W. <peterw...@gmail.com> wrote:
>Questions:
>
>a) The implication is that these cats came to you, and you did not seek
>them out, or adopt them from somewhere else. Is this correct?
Well we rescue cats from the street and they are welcome to stay
>Questions:
>
>a) The implication is that these cats came to you, and you did not seek
>them out, or adopt them from somewhere else. Is this correct?
. No fighting amongst them.
>b) What sort of area are you in? And what region?
>c) Size & Weight?
Cat 1 13 pounds a bit overweight but a big sized cat
Cats 2 and 3 are smaller and normal.
>d) Do they have free access to the outside - such as a pet door? Or do
>you open doors for them to go in and out?
>
>Please note the interpolations.
>
>On Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 6:01:17 PM UTC-4, The Doctor wrote:
>> We have 3 cats.
>>
>> 1) 10 years old. male. Still hunts. Does not use the litter box that much.
>>
>
>Typical life-span, these days, for a properly vetted cat is +/- 20
>years. For a cat, he is in his prime, approaching middle-age.
Still has the hunt in him. I am not certain about his climbing prowess.
>Typical life-span, these days, for a properly vetted cat is +/- 20
>years. For a cat, he is in his prime, approaching middle-age.
>>
>> 2) 5 years. Male. Came in 3 years ago. Out all night at times.
>> Stays near the house. Can hunt.
>
>As above.
>
>> 3) 2-3 years old. Female. Had 9 kittens. spaded. Can hunt.
>> Hates being held in hand.
>
>Proper term is "spayed". How does she get along with the males?
>
We cannot hold her up though.
>
>> What should I be looking for?
>
>I would hope that the males are neutered.
>
>1. Outdoor cats, especially those that hunt are prone to getting
>parasites - which include, but are not limited to: Fleas, ticks, lice,
>round-worms, tape worms, heart-worms and many more. Make sure that they
>are on the correct systemics, and are regularly checked for any active
>parasites. Note that in some regions, fleas have become resistant to
>some of the more common systemics and collars. Do be sure that your vet
>gives you the correct items. Do not 'wing it' on your own.
>2. Make sure that their vaccinations are current and complete - this
>includes rabies wherever in the world you might be. And, as they are
>outdoor cats, that should include FLV, and if in most of the US, Lime
>disease.
>3. If there are any potential predators in your area, make sure that
>the cats are checked regularly for cuts or damage.
>4. Make sure that the cats have collars and tags. Microchips are nice,
>but invisible from the outside.
>
>Given the implied history, I will spare you the lecture on 'outdoor
>cats'. The fact of the matter is that cats are apex predators, albeit
>small ones, and live to hunt. The other fact is that in the US, cats
>are responsible for the destruction of *billions* of small animals and
>birds each year, and in some regions create serious environmental
>damage thereby. So, it is always a balance of many variables, being
>their health, safety, longevity, happiness and environmental concerns.
>
>Three cats can be difficult, as generally (not always) two will
>triangulate on the third in the pecking-order. This is less-so if the
>cats came to you, as they would have to be first accepted by the
>incumbents before actual admission. Intact males can be predatory
>towards kittens they have not fathered. Not always, but can be. And in
>some case, will fight over females, whether they are spayed or not. I
>am guessing you are not observing any of that behavior.
>
>Best of luck.
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Peter W.
Oct 21, 2021, 1:23:53 PM10/21/21
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> Flea collars are a good ides.
John Doe
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The John Doe troll stated the following in message-id
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