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Expert: - 5/2/2007


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I have a little girl cat who loves to be outside.  Last evening I was standing at my street door and she was sitting by my feet.  A ginger cat who does not live in our area, walked up bold as anything and just attacked her.  I couldnt believe it!

Only last Thursday 26 April I had to have my boy cat put to sleep.  Apparently he had cat flu which was bad enough but had also contracted FIV. The vet advised that this was probably caught through fighting.  I am worried that this stray ginger tom could be a carrier and also worried about the other cats in our street.
Any advice would really be appreciated.  

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Hi Carol,

You need to call animal control about that outside Tom. An unprovoked attack is something to worry about.  A cat like that could have rabies. You need to protect your family from an aggressive animal like that. Give the county animal control a call about it and report the attack. They will set traps to capture him. Good luck.

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I can give advice on cat behavior. I can help about newborn kitten care. I can help with senior cat care. I can answer questions about cat proofing a home or making it cat friendly. I can answer diet questions. I can answer home treatments questions for cats. At present I have 13 cats in home and two ferals outside. And there's always room for one more!

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I have over 40 year's experience with cats. Father was a veterinarian and I assisted him in his work. I have 15 cats at present. Most are shelter or feral rescues. I have one purebred cat. I have done cat rescues and foster care. Some thoughts to carry with you. A Cat's 10 Commandments My life is likely to last 15-20 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful. Give me time to understand what you want of me. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being. Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainments. But I have only you. Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it. Before you swat me, before you strike me, remember that I have teeth that could draw blood. And claws to strike back. And yet I choose not to attack you. If I don't act right then have me checked to see what is wrong. Please take care of me when I grow old. You too will grow old. On the difficult journey, on the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there. Because I love you so. Take a moment today to thank God for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them. Life would be a much duller, less joyful thing without God's critters. Pass this on.

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