Catvocate Liz Bales, DVM, talks on WJLA’s The Pet Show with Dr. Katy about adjusting owner expectations to meet cat needs in homes. Cat owner dissatisfaction remains one of the primary reasons cats are relinquished for adoption. Being aware of Bales and her recommendations may make answering cat owner questions easier.
The cat living outside is genetically identical to cats living indoors. . . they are programmed to hunt, catch and play for small meals eight or more times per day” – Liz Bales, DVM
Source: WJLA – ABC, February 12, 2020. Link.
Also see: Solving problems through our cats eyes, You Tube. July 27, 2019. Link. Bales discusses litter boxes and cleaning frequency. This video transitions to a brief introduction to the Indoor hunting feeder on Fox and Friends featuring the Doc and Phoebe’s Indoor Hunting Feeder system < link > The feeding system is currently available on QVC. < link >
Also see: Now you know how your cat feels, Modern Cat. Link.
Also see: AAFP and ISFM feline environmental needs guidelines, Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. Link.
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