Being young, male and crossbred increases a cat’s chances of being hit by a car, according to the findings of a new paper published today.
The research also indicates that cats are most likely to be involved in a collision during autumn.
Road traffic accidents involving cats are very common and tend to result in the need for emergency veterinary treatment. Until now there has been limited information about the risks, but a new study by the VetCompass™ programme at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), in partnership with Vets Now, a nationwide emergency out-of-hours provider, has found the following:
Follow the link to read the article in full on the RVC website