another reason not to let cats outdoors

[jblum315]

My cats got out into the backyard accidentally for about 3 minutes. Now they are infested with fleas.

[golfing eagles]

My cats got out into the backyard accidentally for about 3 minutes. Now they are infested with fleas.

I'm sure your vet can set you up with year round flea and tick prevention

[KayakerNC]

My cats got out into the backyard accidentally for about 3 minutes. Now they are infested with fleas.

When you go outside, fleas can, and often do, hitchhike on you to get into your house, where they happily locate your pet. :highfive:
So, even with an indoor cat, flea protection is a must.

[Allegiance]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/outdoor-cats-kill-between-14-billion-and-37-billion-birds-a-year-study-says/2013/01/31/2504f744-6bbe-11e2-ada0-5ca5fa7ebe79_story.html


Much press is given to the occasional cat that is taken, but billions of birds and mammals are tortured by cats, many times just for fun.

"Outdoor cats are the leading cause of death among both birds and mammals in the United States, according to a new study, killing 1.4 billion to 3.7*billion birds each year.

The mammalian toll is even higher, concluded researchers from the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, ranging from 6.9 billion to 20.7*billion annually."

[Taltarzac725]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/outdoor-cats-kill-between-14-billion-and-37-billion-birds-a-year-study-says/2013/01/31/2504f744-6bbe-11e2-ada0-5ca5fa7ebe79_story.html


Much press is given to the occasional cat that is taken, but billions of birds and mammals are tortured by cats, many times just for fun.

"Outdoor cats are the leading cause of death among both birds and mammals in the United States, according to a new study, killing 1.4 billion to 3.7*billion birds each year.

The mammalian toll is even higher, concluded researchers from the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, ranging from 6.9 billion to 20.7*billion annually."

Did you read about the author of this article?

Juliet Eilperin is The Washington Post's White House bureau chief, covering domestic and foreign policy as well as the culture of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. She is the author of two books—one on sharks, and another on Congress, not to be confused with each other—and has worked for the Post since 1998.

[Jima64]

When you do find fleas in the house make sure you treat your carpets and your fabric covered furniture. My does ger a bath anytime I find a flea and the carpets are treated.

[eremite06]

:popcorn:https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/outdoor-cats-kill-between-14-billion-and-37-billion-birds-a-year-study-says/2013/01/31/2504f744-6bbe-11e2-ada0-5ca5fa7ebe79_story.html


Much press is given to the occasional cat that is taken, but billions of birds and mammals are tortured by cats, many times just for fun.

"Outdoor cats are the leading cause of death among both birds and mammals in the United States, according to a new study, killing 1.4 billion to 3.7*billion birds each year.

The mammalian toll is even higher, concluded researchers from the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, ranging from 6.9 billion to 20.7*billion annually."

:popcorn: OH BOY !!!

[Jimturner]

My cats got out into the backyard accidentally for about 3 minutes. Now they are infested with fleas.

We need Paul Harvey on this accusation. I have used front yard, back yard and around ponds for years and never one flea.

[villagetinker]

If I recall correctly, fleas like to live in pine straw. We have a cat, got fleas once so far, now we use a flea treatment, as our cat loves going out in the lanai and birdcage. Also, we changes from pine straw to pine bark, not sure if this will help or not.

[CFrance]

:popcorn:

:popcorn: OH BOY !!!
Right. This is supposed to be about fleas.

[CFrance]

My cats got out into the backyard accidentally for about 3 minutes. Now they are infested with fleas.
Jblum, it sounds like you do not like to use continued flea treatments, probably because your cats are indoors. Have you heard of Capstar? They are "one and done" tablets, as opposed to a continuous treatment. You treat once to kill existing fleas. It might be good to have some on hand in case the kitties get out again. (I know from experience they are escape artists.)

[villagetinker]

Do a Google search on this product, NOT a one and done... This product kills fleas on cats/dog within 24 hours, but specifically recommends Advantage or equal for continual protection. Do some research.

hope this helps.

[CFrance]

Do a Google search on this product, NOT a one and done... This product kills fleas on cats/dog within 24 hours, but specifically recommends Advantage or equal for continual protection. Do some research.

hope this helps.
That's what I meant by one and done. It's a single use, not an ongoing protection. For people whose pets never go outside except by accident, and don't want to continually pump flea killer into their internal systems (it is poison, actually), this would be an option.

So a person's cat gets outside and gets fleas. Capstar takes care of the current fleas. Hopefully cat doesn't get outside again.

[Chi-Town]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/outdoor-cats-kill-between-14-billion-and-37-billion-birds-a-year-study-says/2013/01/31/2504f744-6bbe-11e2-ada0-5ca5fa7ebe79_story.html


Much press is given to the occasional cat that is taken, but billions of birds and mammals are tortured by cats, many times just for fun.

"Outdoor cats are the leading cause of death among both birds and mammals in the United States, according to a new study, killing 1.4 billion to 3.7*billion birds each year.

The mammalian toll is even higher, concluded researchers from the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, ranging from 6.9 billion to 20.7*billion annually."
Al, here's a wanted poster for a tortuous murdering feline. Enjoy. BTW, you left out lizards in your kill count.

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[tomwed]

Ever since I bought my ukulele:

My......................
...................Fleas
............Has
.....Dog

[CFrance]

Ever since I bought my ukulele:

My......................
...................Fleas
............Has
.....Dog
Well done for so early in the morning!

[Jima64]

I just love the gooey cat poop I find when working in my flower beds. My main reason for cat control as stringent as I have to be with my dogs.

[CFrance]

How do you know it's from cats? Of all the many cats I've had since a child, not one had gooey poop. Ask any of our dogs.:(

[golfing eagles]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/outdoor-cats-kill-between-14-billion-and-37-billion-birds-a-year-study-says/2013/01/31/2504f744-6bbe-11e2-ada0-5ca5fa7ebe79_story.html


Much press is given to the occasional cat that is taken, but billions of birds and mammals are tortured by cats, many times just for fun.

"Outdoor cats are the leading cause of death among both birds and mammals in the United States, according to a new study, killing 1.4 billion to 3.7*billion birds each year.

The mammalian toll is even higher, concluded researchers from the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, ranging from 6.9 billion to 20.7*billion annually."

And without this predation, would the same number of birds and small mammals have starved to death??? It's similar to hunters and the deer population when their numbers exceed the food supply

[graciegirl]

Al, here's a wanted poster for a tortuous murdering feline. Enjoy. BTW, you left out lizards in your kill count.

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Omgoodness. Mikey? Did you go visiting?


Whew...no you are right here walking in front of my computer screen.

[Chi-Town]

Omgoodness. Mikey? Did you go visiting?


Whew...no you are right here walking in front of my computer screen.
Mikey, meet Catalina.

[CFrance]

Mikey, meet Catalina.
I thought that was Queenie, back from the grave.

[Jima64]

How do you know it's from cats? Of all the many cats I've had since a child, not one had gooey poop. Ask any of our dogs.:(

I have seen them climb my fence and dig a hole. That is how I know. Don't think too many dogs are coming over the fence. I do like cats bit in their owners home and not my yard.

[CFrance]

I have seen them climb my fence and dig a hole. That is how I know. Don't think too many dogs are coming over the fence. I do like cats bit in their owners home and not my yard.

I can't argue with that. We have a stray that leaves presents in our side yard. I know because I've seen him. They're not gooey, thankfully.

[tomwed]

Last week, for the very first time I went to a Flea Market. I was bored. I don't even like Fleas or saw any for sale.

[golfing eagles]

Last week, for the very first time I went to a Flea Market. I was bored. I don't even like Fleas or saw any for sale.

I think you got it wrong. The flea market is for the fleas to buy and sell---humans are not welcome,------- unless they bring their cat

[maryanna630]

Ha ha...you must have stolen my cat...he has the same Mr Nuzzly disposition and looks exactly like yours!

[big guy]

How do you know it's from cats? Of all the many cats I've had since a child, not one had gooey poop. Ask any of our dogs.:(

:agree: