A new shot can be a safe and effective alternative to surgical spaying
Less invasive measures could protect stray cats and the environment. Deposit Photos A staggering 80 percent of the world’s 600 million estimated domestic cats are stray or feral animals. These cats face a number of problems including cars, infectious diseases, and predators. As game show host Bob Barker said at the end countless episodes of The Price is Right, spaying or neutering can help control the homeless pet population, in addition to overcrowding at shelters. Not to mention, keeping the feral cat population in check minimizes the risk of the critters preying on wild animals and threatening the ecosystem. [Related: Culver City is home to a unique cat versus coyote conflict.] Now, a potential new method of kitty contraception that uses long-lasting injections to prevent ovulation is showing early promise. According to a...