A feral cat is one that is very wild when it comes to interacting with humans.
The cats that do interact with humans such as jumping up on an airconditioner and coming to a window to be fed are not "feral". They have established a relationship. A feral cat won't even come up to get fed but will instead lurk around on the edges of the property keeping an eye out but not truly interacting. If you try to approach them they will run away from you.
Travelaround's kitties fall into the category of "barn cats" they live their life outside but are willing to come up to be fed. Often somewhat shy especially of strangers. But some barn cats don't at all mind being petted.
But if you have barn cats you do want to be on a schedule with them to give them worm meds and hopefully flea meds too. The fleas will give the cats tapeworms if they eat a flea.
Round worms are also quite common in barn and feral cats. If you are gardening where cats toilet then giving round worm medication to the kitties is a good idea to reduce the risk to humans. You just put it in their food, its easy. No prescription needed for the worming medications. Farm supply stores, pet stores, the internet, it is easy to get a supply. Of course farm dogs get round worms too, especially if there is livestock around or wild animals such as racoons. They will choose a tree as a favorite resting spot and then defecate at the bottom of that tree. Dogs being what they are like to get into it and roll and then lick their own fur and then bingo they have round worms or other parasites.
I have decided no more pets for me. I just don't have the budget to give them medical care as well as food and other supplies. I love them but I can't give them the care they deserve.
The cats that do interact with humans such as jumping up on an airconditioner and coming to a window to be fed are not "feral". They have established a relationship. A feral cat won't even come up to get fed but will instead lurk around on the edges of the property keeping an eye out but not truly interacting. If you try to approach them they will run away from you.
Travelaround's kitties fall into the category of "barn cats" they live their life outside but are willing to come up to be fed. Often somewhat shy especially of strangers. But some barn cats don't at all mind being petted.
But if you have barn cats you do want to be on a schedule with them to give them worm meds and hopefully flea meds too. The fleas will give the cats tapeworms if they eat a flea.
Round worms are also quite common in barn and feral cats. If you are gardening where cats toilet then giving round worm medication to the kitties is a good idea to reduce the risk to humans. You just put it in their food, its easy. No prescription needed for the worming medications. Farm supply stores, pet stores, the internet, it is easy to get a supply. Of course farm dogs get round worms too, especially if there is livestock around or wild animals such as racoons. They will choose a tree as a favorite resting spot and then defecate at the bottom of that tree. Dogs being what they are like to get into it and roll and then lick their own fur and then bingo they have round worms or other parasites.
I have decided no more pets for me. I just don't have the budget to give them medical care as well as food and other supplies. I love them but I can't give them the care they deserve.
