Comments on: That cuddly kitty is deadlier than you think

By: Bmore

Bmore — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 02:19:57 +0000

Spot on.

By: landlines

landlines — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 22:53:49 +0000

The headline of the article is extremely slanted...to the point of presenting a grossly ignorant and/or dishonest viewpoint. The fact is that, without cats, hundreds of thousands of humans would perish from deadly diseases spread by rats, mice, and other pests. ("Pests" is actually a much-too-polite term) Apparently, the authors of this article belong to the group of liberals (many claiming to be "environmentalists") who seem to be completely ignorant of basic biological facts, and who do not understand that "control" (i.e. KILLING) of one species by another is a VITAL part of "nature." Such ignoramuses seem to think that all living things can coexist in an environment where nothing dies: this is, of course, IMPOSSIBLE.

By: Bmore

Bmore — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 22:40:13 +0000

I hate cats.

redlucy on January 30, 2013 at 5:24 PM

Are you certain?

By: jix

jix — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 22:35:28 +0000

I live in a rural area and my two felines are working cats — they control vermin. The alternative would be to put out poison and endanger far more wildlife than voles and mice.

By: GWB

GWB — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 22:33:08 +0000

Cats pretty much pay their way in terms of vermin control while most dogs don’t really do much killing (and cause a lot of home insurance claims). Of course its all about what kind of pet you like anyway so…

theblackcommenter on January 30, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Huh. Our dog has scored numerous birds and squirrels in the last few years (running free in the entire backyard, instead of just in the dog run). She *hates* squirrels. And Jet Li has *nothing* on her when it comes to running up a fence or tree when chasing them.

By: redlucy

redlucy — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 22:24:17 +0000

I hate cats.

By: theblackcommenter

theblackcommenter — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 22:16:41 +0000

Cats are generally more useful pets than dogs outside of home protection (dogs advantage there) and companionship (about equal depending on your preference for one or the other). Cats pretty much pay their way in terms of vermin control while most dogs don’t really do much killing (and cause a lot of home insurance claims). Of course its all about what kind of pet you like anyway so…

By: Flange

Flange — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 22:16:13 +0000

What is the natural predator of the cat?

Here in Texas the coyotes eat cats and small dogs like toy poodles and chihuahuas.

Tc0061 on January 30, 2013 at 4:05 PM

In most urban settings it’s the Chinese restuarants.

By: James

James — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 22:10:09 +0000

The last time outdoor cats were banned, a third of the world’s population died.

Having said that, if you care about your cats, you keep them indoors…there’s no reason for them to be messing with the feral ‘exterminator’ cats.

By: RadClown

RadClown — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 22:00:57 +0000

What is the natural predator of the cat?

Here in Texas the coyotes eat cats and small dogs like toy poodles and chihuahuas.

Tc0061 on January 30, 2013 at 4:05 PM

It’s Alligators here in Florida.