This baby Robin was brought to us by a nice family who thought their cat had bitten it's tail. Although I thought there was a scab on it's back, it survived the night and is eating well. This tells me that a cat may not have bitten it after all. There isn't much hope for anything that a cat bites since their mouths are so dirty and bacteria ridden. Infection goes septic very quickly in these small creatures, and this usually has a fatal ending.
This brings up a good point. Cats are not natural predators of our area. Allowing them to roam outside at night takes more lives than you might think. Studies have shown that cats do most of their hunting secretly, away from prying eyes. This means that they are killing and eating a lot more prey than you ever see them leave on your doorstep. Birds, rodents, reptiles and just about any other animal that wanders in your cat's path can be a victim.
Since so many animals in our area are endangered, lets help them out a little. Keep the kitty inside, walk it on a harness or buy a run for him if you insist on letting him out. My three cats are perfectly happy inside. The cat will survive if you don't let it out. Our native birds need their rest and a safe place to sleep at night. In return, they will provide those beautiful songs that we have come to love so much.
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