This man surely can't be a DVM.

If he is, I am glad to live in America.

Recommending leaving cats outdoors to benefit their immune system? Claiming to be a
champion for the right to toss cats out of doors to be left at the mercy of the elements,
in the name of a 'full life'.....

LOL

Sheesh.

D.

"Don Swenson" wrote in message
...
On Thu, 31 Jul 2003 09:57:45 +0100, Bob Brenchley.
wrote:

On 29 Jul 2003 15:36:41 +1000, wrote:

In article ,
Bob Brenchley. wrote:


If you live in an area where, for whatever reason, you feel unable to
allow a healthy cat its freedom to roam for at least some time each
day (and only you can judge your area) then don't have a cat. To have
a healthy cat, knowing you will keep it in 24/7 marks you are being
cruel, selfish, or both.


Yeah, yeah, Bob. Can't you come up with a better line you little
******? Not only are you a ******, but you're a liar too. Oh wait, I
forgot you're a DVM who is smarter than all of the other DVMs in the
world. My bad.


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"Free-ranging cats in the United States have an average lifespan in
the general population of only 3 to 5 years; indoor cats have an
average lifespan of 12 years and frequently live longer than 20
years..."
(Karen L. Overall, M.A., V.M.D., Ph.D., Diplomate, American College
of Veterinary Behavior; Department of Clinical Studies School of
Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania)

"The hazards of the outdoors-automobiles, dogs, rival cats, poisonous
plants, infectious diseases, and fleas, to name but a few-are
compelling reasons to keep cats exclusively indoors."
(Dr. James Richards, Director, Cornell Feline Health Center,
College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York)

"Cats can be happily kept inside all the time"
(Robert J. Holmes, BVM&S, PhD, MRCVS, FACVSc,
Cat Behavior and Training
Animal Behaviour Clinic, Malvern Vie 3 144, Australia)