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Warpy

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9. I notice they're suggesting it mostly for feral females

Reply to Judi Lynn (Original post)

Thu Jun 8, 2023, 05:39 PM

Jun 2023

It would greatly reduce the cost of trapping, neutering, and releasing. Since the long term health consequences aren't known, or whether the shot wears off some years down the line, I doubt it will be recommended for domestic cats for a very, very long time.

It would also be great for invasive colonies in places like the Galapagos Islands.

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Scientists Develop New Birth Control for Female Cats--No Surgery Necessary [View all] Judi Lynn Jun 2023 OP

That almost sounds too good to be true! 50 Shades Of Blue Jun 2023 #1

Could you cross post this to the Pets group? thatcrowwoman Jun 2023 #2

Just saw your post, and got'er done. Sorry it took so long! Thank you. 🐈❤️️ Judi Lynn Jun 2023 #13

YESSSSSSSSSSS montanacowboy Jun 2023 #3

Would it work on Republicans? yonder Jun 2023 #4

How would they be able to tell if a cat had already been injected or not? BWdem4life Jun 2023 #5

TNR operations normally tip or tattoo the ear of a sterilized feral cat before being released. PSPS Jun 2023 #6

Thanks for your post. ⭐️ Judi Lynn Jun 2023 #14

The question is whether multiple injections would be harmful. TomSlick Jun 2023 #8

If it can be made to work on cats, it can also certainly be made to work on humans localroger Jun 2023 #7

Wow. That's some "Brave New World" paranoia there. Duppers Jun 2023 #12

Actually the definition of genocide is a bit broader than you realize localroger Jun 2023 #15

I notice they're suggesting it mostly for feral females Warpy Jun 2023 #9

will it precent 'marking', spraying? my fixed girl would wrigle her ass/tail in the shower. pansypoo53219 Jun 2023 #10

The article is a bit light on details about the underlying mechanism localroger Jun 2023 #16

This message was self-deleted by its author pansypoo53219 Jun 2023 #11

I could really use this right now Random Boomer Jun 2023 #17

Injectables likely aren't good enough. Any hope it could be incorporated into edible bait? NickB79 Jun 2023 #18