City Cats - Fleas and Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD)

November 7, 2019 Eleanor Scott

**The Cone of Shame, modelled by FAD-cat (sadly RIP)**

This is the blog post that I wish someone had written for me years ago. It’s been a rocky ride with one of my cats, and I now know more about fleas than I ever wanted to. Living in the city with a feline overlord means that you’ll inevitably share your life at some point with fecking fleas … and some cats get Flea Allergy Dermatitis and need extra help - as do their beleaguered owners.

An urban fledgling blackbird - and loss of habitat

June 24, 2018 Eleanor Scott

Fledgling blackbird, probably about two to three months old (All photos: Eleanor Scott)

It's been a while since I checked into the Urban Life Blog, and there have been some noteworthy developments in the densely built-up area of Fratton in Portsmouth. Some are hopeful, in the sense of wildlife sightings; but conversely some human actions - specifically around tree felling and poorly-timed 'cutting back' - could end up being pretty catastrophic if carried on indefinitely.

Urban Crow Rescue - Mortimer's Story

June 13, 2017 Eleanor Scott

Mortimer the fledgling crow - dinner time #4, Day 3

"This was a dilemma for us. The only circumstance where it's appropriate to rescue a wild bird is when it's injured and there is danger nearby - and this little bird was most definitely injured, still flightless, next to a main road and at the mercy of cats, dogs, foxes, rats, people and traffic."

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