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I am seeking any suggestions regarding relieving the homeless community cats that I care for of the horrible suffering of fleas & parasites. It is very troubling to see them suffer so much. Has anyone used Brewers Yeast & Garlic tablets mixed in their food daily, or DE food grade? If so, I...

Over the past week 2 black vultures have been seen daily at my colony site in the woods. Last year there were 2 turkey vultures that hung around for close to a week. I am at a loss in what to do regarding these scavengers. I would assume that cutting back on the amount of dry food staged would...

The community cats that I have cared for over the past 4 years live in a wooded area. A recent cold snap in the single digits left all water bowls frozen. There is no access to electrical outlets where I feed. Any ideas and or suggestions are appreciated. Also a little water is added to their...

I would like to know if anyone has a solution for keeping yellow jackets at bay from wet food bowls. They are harassing one of my colony members in her attempts to consume the food. Is serving dry food the only option that I have at this time of year? Also, being eaten up by mosquitos, fleas...

I am seeking feedback from those whom have given DE food grade to their felines. I have read various responses as to the proper dosage and am somewhat confused. My colony feeds out of separate bowls vs. a communal one. Also, is dusting to be done in a minimalist fashion?  Your thoughts and...

I have been a feral colony caregiver for the past 4 years. Food, water and sheltering is provided, yet I continually question is this enough to deem myself a humane caregiver. I am seeking suggestions from all to improve the daily quality of life for these innocent homeless cats. Relief from...

For several days one of my colony cats has been drooling from the mouth in excess. He is roughly 8 years in age. There are 3 other felines that are members of the colony. Attempts to trap him the past several days have been unsuccessful rendering one of the other cats and a healthy raccoon. ...

Is anyone presently using Flea Free liquid or Diotemaceous Food Grade as a preventative measure with your feral cats/colonies? If so, what daily dosage are you administering to each individual cat? Mine are fed with individually staged feeding bowls. Have you found such methods to any degree...

I have been a colony caretaker for the past 4 years. Fresh food and water provided daily and ample winter sheltering consisting of mylar and straw bedding. The shelters being restored on a monthly basis throughout the winter months. I continually feel that I need to do more for these innocent...