Cat Behavior
"A small domesticated carnivorous mammal with soft fur, a short snout, and retractable claws. It is widely kept as a pet or for catching mice, and many breeds have been developed"
A Cat
"the process of teaching a pet to walk with you in a safe and controlled manner"
Lesh training
"An abnormal condition that affects the body's structure or function and is usually accompanied by specific signs and symptoms."
"This is the term for a domesticated cat that roams outside, including pets, ferals, and strays."
Outdoor cat
"TNR stands for"
Trap-Neuter-Return
"It can be spread through fleas, ticks, bites, scratches, contact with feces, and airborne passages."
"This type of outdoor cat is known for being friendly and often stays close to humans."
Stray cat
"Cats are responsible for disrupting this natural hierarchy, causing imbalances in ecosystems."
Food chain
"This viral zoonotic disease is transmitted by infected bats and can cause severe respiratory illness, often leading to death."
Rabies
"The Humane Society defines this as a 'temperament' rather than ownership status in cats."
Feral
"Outdoor cats hunt and kill even when they are not hungry, earning this title from ecologists."
Opportunistic predator or predator
"This zoonotic infection, often transmitted by fleas, can cause a severe respiratory illness in humans and is sometimes associated with cats that live in outdoor environments."
Plague
"The natural hunting behavior that outdoor cats can freely express, which reduces boredom and promotes autonomy."
Predation
"Outdoor cats are classified as this type of species because they negatively affect ecosystems where they are not native."
Invasive species
"This parasitic infection, caused by roundworms, can be transmitted from cats to humans, often through contaminated soil or cat litter."
Toxocariasis