In the United States, the first thing that the cat owning public fear is their cat being attacked by a predator outside the home and that predator is often the resilient coyote . The second thing they mught fear is shown in the video below. It is the theft of their cat for nefarious purposes. It is not a great video as half of it appears to be about selling security cameras but the theft of the cat sitting on what appears to be the stairs of a condominium in New York City is the kind of thing that cat owners anywhere fear.  The owner may believe that their cat has become lost or has been killed and cannot be found. They would often have no idea that their cat has been deliberately stolen. The security camera tells them what happened if they are lucky but it is almost worse because of the fate that will them befall the cat in the hands of criminals. I am sure that some thieves see indoor/outdoor domestic cats as livestock to be 'harvested'. They are on the streets of suburbia to...

A domestic cat fights off a coyote on the veranda of his home. The video is hard to watch and those who've watched it agree. The commenters have presumed that the cat escaped. We know that it is a male cat as ginger tabbies are almost always males. We can see that he puts up a great fight. The coyote grabs the cat as he tries hard to escape by climbing the railings. The coyote grabs his back in his jaws which is hard to watch. RELATED:  How to haze coyotes which is necessary in Florida where they are booming . The video is unpleasant which may upset advertisers so I have decided to place it on a page where there are no adverts. Please click here to see the 8 second video if you wish . It is not that bad and the cat is not killed in the video. Coyote catches cat but the cat fights back and I believe that he escapes. Screenshot. That bite must have injured the cat with puncture wounds but he then fights back using his sharp claws to box the coyote around the muzzle. That must have in...

  Infographic on the reasons for keeping cats indoors full-time. Infographic by the Daily Mail The infographic confirms what is always said on the topic of keeping cats indoors full-time, namely that most cat caregivers do it to keep their cat safe from a road traffic accident mainly and not protect wildlife from cat predation. This will inevitably irritate bird lovers and ornithologists. There are several specific reasons why cat owners may choose to keep their cats indoors full-time: Safety : Indoor cats are protected from many dangers, such as cars, predators, and other animals. Indoor cats are also less likely to contract diseases or get into fights with other cats. Longevity : Indoor cats tend to live longer than outdoor cats. This is because they are not exposed to the same risks and dangers as outdoor cats. There is a downside: boredom, which can work against improved health as boredom can lead to stress and stress can lead to a decline in health. Environmental concerns : So...

A perennial question for a cat owner and bird lover is "I love feeding wild birds but how can I make sure my cats won't hunt them?" One veterinarian advises to lock your cat inside the home while you feed the birds. Not great because once cats are used to using the cat flap, they become confused when it is suddenly and inexplicably locked. They might even harm themselves trying to force their way through it and damage the device. Image: MikeB Perhaps the best way to do it is to feed the birds when your cat is almost guaranteed to be asleep and/or have a bird feeder which cannot be accessed by a domestic cat. Asleep The question is based on the fact that we are discussing indoor/outdoor cats with cat flap access. These cats, being crepuscular and night-time hunters are going to be tired and sleepy in the middle of the day or whatever their personal body clock dictates. Their owner will know of these moments as cats are creatures of habit.  That's probably the best time...