Due to their close interaction with both wildlife and humans, free‐ranging domestic animals
are well‐suited to act as conveyors of zoonotic pathogens. Yet, although cats Felis catus are …

Materials and Methods: Samples of cat rectal swabs were cultured in Brilliant Green Bile
Lactose Broth medium and then streaked on eosin methylene blue agar medium for …

Management of domestic and wild animals is an integral part of conservation and is often
based on how an animal is categorised. For example, feral cats are often killed, while valued …

The presence of community cats roaming freely in urban spaces has caused considerable
controversy. This is because the management and care of community cats have yet to …

Simple Summary Unowned urban cats may suffer from poor welfare and cause problems,
eg, public health risks, nuisances, and urban wildlife predation. For 25 years, the Lonely …

Free-roaming companion cats have a detrimental impact on the environment and are at risk
of harm. Despite these negative impacts, it is the norm in New Zealand (NZ) to allow …

The European wildcat population of Hungary is threatened by habitat loss and
fragmentation, and additionally, by hybridization with domestic cats. Responsible cat …

Aims To investigate the types of wildlife affected and outcomes of hospitalisation for native
wild birds and reptiles admitted to three wildlife hospitals in New Zealand following …

Historically, domestic cats (Felis catus) were kept primarily to control rodent populations,
retaining a relatively independent status as a companion animal (pet) who roams outside at …

Simple Summary Community cats, who are unowned and free-roaming, are common in
cities worldwide. The issue of managing community cats is widely debated in scientific …