A trap, neuter, and release program for feral cats on Prince Edward Island.
A new program to address the feral cat population on Prince Edward Island was undertaken during the spring and summer of 2001. Feral cats from specific geographic areas were trapped, sedated, and tested for feline leukemia virus and feline immunodeficiency virus. Healthy cats were neutered, dewermed, vaccinated, tattooed, and released to their area of origin. A total of 185 cats and kittens were trapped and tested during a 14-week period; 158 cats and kittens as young as 6 weeks of age were neutered and released. Twenty-three adult cats were positive for feline leukemia virus, feline immunodeficiency virus, or both, and were euthanized.
Gibson
Karen L
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Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island C1A 4P3.
Keizer
Karen
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Golding
Christine
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D000818:Animals; D000835:Animals, Wild; D002369:Castration / Q000662:veterinary*; D002415:Cats / Q000601:surgery*; D037901:Euthanasia, Animal; D016181:Feline Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000453:epidemiology*; D005260:Female; D016089:Immunodeficiency Virus, Feline / Q000302:isolation & purification; D005256:Leukemia Virus, Feline / Q000302:isolation & purification; D016582:Leukemia, Feline / Q000453:epidemiology*; D008297:Male; D011325:Prince Edward Island / Q000453:epidemiology; D014611:Vaccination