Pet Cats that Roam Outdoors Can Carry Similar Disease Risk as Feral Cats

Pet cats that roam outdoors can carry similar disease risk as feral cats

A new study led by University of British Columbia researchers has found that pet cats allowed to roam outside unsupervised carry infectious diseases at rates comparable to feral cats, even when they receive veterinary care, regular meals, and shelter.

University of British Columbia - Pet cats that roam outdoors carry similar disease risk as feral cats, UBC-led global study finds

A new study led by University of British Columbia researchers has found that pet cats allowed to roam outside unsupervised carry infectious diseases at rates comparable to feral cats, even when they r. . .

Why are pet cats roaming a disease risk?

Outdoor roaming pet cats can spread infections like feral cats A new study led by researchers at the University of British Columbia finds that pet cats allowed to roam outside unsupervised carry infectious disease risks comparable to those seen in feral cats. The implication is straightforward but…

UBC-Led Global Study Reveals Outdoor Pet Cats Pose Comparable Disease Risks

A groundbreaking global synthesis led by researchers from the University of British Columbia has revealed startling insights into the disease risks associated with pet cats allowed to roam outdoors unsupervised. Contrary to prevailing assumptions that feral and stray cats are the primary reservoirs for zoonotic pathogens, this extensive study finds that owned outdoor cats harbor infectious diseases at rates nearly identical to their feral counte…