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Hi Barbara,

He sounds like a sweetheart. Does he live outdoors? If so, he may have picked up something as simple as fleas or mange and need a basic treatment for that. However, there are many other things that can cause fur loss. Anything from allergies to stress.

If he is outside, I would first try treating for parasites and see if that helps. If not, you can try switching foods and having him tested for feline diseases to rule that out.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

I have 2 black cats from feral parents that I found on the streets of Los Angeles. I also caretake a colony of 12 on a apt complex that has a few acres of land. They were all TNR'ed I am concerned about one of my babies now , since he seems to have a skin condition, he is my good luck cat , has an extra toe in each fore foot

-- Contributed by: Barbara

Hi Brianna,

Actually, I've seen cats with domestic parents do this. We once had a Siamese that we called "Crazy Cat" because of these types of bouts. She would run so fast through the house that she'd hit the wall, run up it a bit and do a little flip. It was hilarious. I'm just not sure that the crazies are related to him being feral.

It sounds like he's a great cat. I'm so glad you adopted him and gave him a good home.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

I happen to be the proud owner of a kitten who had feral parents. I got him when he was around 5 or 6 months, and he's basically like any other normal domesticated cat, but occasionally he has bouts of what I call "the crazies" where he races around the room back and forth and yowls. He'll be 2 years old in April 2009 :)

-- Contributed by: Brianna

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-- Contributed by: Joe Parajecki

Hi Mike,

You would really need to capture the cat and dip it and then give it preventative. The cat likely needs to be given shots and spayed or neutered as well to prevent feral kittens. My advice would be to get one of the cat traps out on the market and attempt to capture him/her.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

Hi, We have a feral cat that visits for snacks. He appears to have cateacts and some infection as always scratching. He wont let any one near so only able to check at distance. Is there a product we could add to his food to assist his flea problem

-- Contributed by: Mike

Hi Raven,

I agree with you. I used to let my cats outdoors during the day time, but have come to realize this is not safe, particularly where we live right now with coyotes and hawks and roaming dogs. My two girls are now exclusively indoor cats. One loves it and the other hates it and tries to sneak outside repeatedly. We are thinking of buying her a cat run for when we are out in the yard, which can be an excellent solution for a cat that enjoys the outdoors.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

I keep my cats indoors completely. Sometimes I take in strays. They stay over winter and leave in the spring, I can't force them, they tend to be abandoned when their family moves and such. But my own two are female sisters I adopted, they litter was found abandoned, raised by a bottle and then once old enough a nearby pet store helped to find a good home for them. Had we not adopted them from the same litter, we wouldn't know they were sisters. We keep them indoors at all times, so much so, they don't even try to go outside. There are too many dangers within civilization, not just fights or diseases, but from cars and other vehicles or just plain cruel people. I can't bear to risk it, it would break my heart. I love all animals.

-- Contributed by: Raven

Hi, Bryan,

One of the best ways to keep male cats from roaming is to have them neutered. This will keep them closer to home. Also, it will make them less likely to fight other males.

Also, for their own safety, you may want to consider bringing them indoors. There are many diseases they can pick up from other cats, such as Cat_Flu. Also, the longer they stay outside, the harder it will be to make them house cats.

Let me know if you decide to bring them inside. I'd be happy to provide some additional tips besides what is in this article. Good luck!

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

I have two feral male black cats that I have had from approx 4 weeks old, I found them crying under my shed, hungry and in a mess, they are now 9 months old and are both very loving,I have been told at about a year old they will up and leave in search for females, Is this true ? I have never been a cat lover but this would break my heart. They fend very well and are very good hunters.

-- Contributed by: Bryan

Hi Terry,

LTK can't give you permission because we use the image under a licensed agreement with an imaging website. If you do a search for something like "purchase images" you'll get a number of results. These sites have search tools that allow you type in exactly the kind of image you're looking for.

Hope this helps.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

To whom it may concern, I am a graphic designer in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech. While surfing I found your photo of the feral cat with fleas on your front page. I was wondering if you would give me permission to use it in our news magazine. I would be glad to give you photo credit.

Sincerely Terry

-- Contributed by: Terry A. Lawrence
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