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Re: Ban on cat ownership proposed in Scotland

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The Scottish government rowed backwards pretty fast see here; cats are really popular in the UK. My owner, Brandy (also known as terrorcat), is strongly against feline regulation.

Re: Ban on cat ownership proposed in Scotland

Reply #2 –
And you'd be right.  Cats absolutely need taurine, a protein only found in birds.  Commercial cat food not based on poultry absolutely adds taurine into the recipe.

Aside from that people should be keeping their cats indoors.  They live longer healthier lives mostly.  Scott's have the right of it.  The solution isnt to ban ownership but to require cats be kept indoors in those areas where endangered wildlife exists.  I however live in a city and do what I can to keep my outdoor cats healthy.   I feed and refer them to services when needed as I am able.
Cat Herders of Linux

Re: Ban on cat ownership proposed in Scotland

Reply #3 –
Cats hunting also help to control vermin though, and with rat populations increasing dramatically in the UK and also around the world, that's a good thing. Rats will kill birds too if they get a chance.  (No offence intended to corysanin  :D  - I had a friend with a pet rat once and it was a very nice little thing, but I'm not keen on plagues of wild rats scurrying round the house!)
 

Re: Ban on cat ownership proposed in Scotland

Reply #4 –
Nori (sushi wrap) is a source of taurine and has a bacteria good for teeth, in that it kills strep and strips plaque.