Concern over Valencia region cat boom

Concern over Valencia region cat boom
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By h.b. - Oct 21, 2008 - 7:14 AM

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Experts say there will soon be more cats than dogs in the region.

Latest estimates say that there are 200,000 cats in the province of Valencia, almost as many as the 250,000 dogs, but the cats are said to be increasing at double the rate.

Most of the domestic cats are not vaccinated as they do not leave their homes, and local vets fear that if the boom continues they could pass on infections to humans. One of the most serious possible parasitic infections is toxoplasmosis which can affect the foetus in pregnant women following contact with cat urine.

For that reason the Valencia region has started a pioneering program to encourage owners to get their felines vaccinated.

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