The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #143196 Message #3303721
Posted By: GUEST,leeneia
07-Feb-12 - 10:39 AM
Thread Name: BS: Cats
Subject: RE: BS: Cats
I used to have a cat that I let go outside, and sometimes she would catch and eat a mouse. The result was tapeworms. According to the vet, the mice transmit tapeworms when eaten.
I also fostered two cats for a friend, and the same thing happened to them. In all three cases, they needed to go to the vet for treatment.
I say use traps to get rid of mice and keep your cat in the house. My present cat stays indoors 24/7. She is twelve years old and in good health.
As for male vs female, I have a friend with many cats, and in her opinion, males are more affectionate. (We're talking neutered here.) But I've had two females who are affectionate, members of the family, definitely.
Some people say that tabby cats make the most sociable pets. All of my cuddlebugs have been tabbies.