I recently adpoted a cat, well she adpoted me. Unbenouced to my surprise she became a wonderful mommy of five kittens, well to get to the point she is always hungry!!! That is five minutes after she has just eaten. I now find her eating mice, birds., But last night i witnessed her devower an entire rat!!!! Is was not a little rat it was big, she ate the head first then it's feet, then it's body, and the tail leaving only the fur. Now is my cat a savege beast or just one hungry mommy? P.S. first time cat owner.
2006-06-30 15:24:27 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
It could be a few things. One: She is protecting her litter from random pests, then eating the kill. Keep her in a "safe" place with her litter. (Rats, snakes, other cats, even fleas can and will kill kittens)
Nursing mothers are ALWAYS hungry, keep in mind the brood they have to keep up with to feed...yes, the food intake dramatically increases.
Let her find an indoor area that is quiet, slightly dark and very safe for her litter, she will chill on the murderous rampage. Keep plenty of food and water out for her. Water is a big must.
ALSO, handle the kittens!! This will keep any feral nastiness out of them.
Best of luck!
2006-06-30 15:28:23 · answer #1 · answered by Venus__27 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a cat. That's what they do. That is why they like to bat toy around and chase them. Your cat is a cat that goes outside so she chases and catches the critters that they like. Just wait one morning she will bring you some nice dead rat or bird, don't get upset she will just be trying to share her food with you and take care of you like you do her. Good luck first time cat owner
2006-06-30 16:01:57 · answer #2 · answered by missylousmom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You fool she is a cat, cats are preditors and birds and rodents are its prey, they help us by keeping down the population of those things, i hate rats. Its possible you arent feeding her enough but her natural tendency is to hunt even if she is well fed. A nursing cat needs about twice the ammount of food as a regular at home cat. you can find websites about cats and their normal lives on line and its time to learn more about your animal.
2006-06-30 15:29:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This cat has been outside for sometime. It will be a good mouse trap indoors if you let her in. Have her fixed. No more kittens! It is just in their nature to do that. And she will need extra food and water while she is feeding the babies!
2006-06-30 15:30:56 · answer #4 · answered by jlpel2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my cat also just had kittens, only 4 though beautiful calicos, but she isn't eating other rodents she is eating alot and drinking alot more than usual but i know that is so she can produce enough milk for the kittens, you mention your cat adopted you was she an outside cat that had to fend for herself before becoming your cat that might be why she still does it maybe she got use to eating that kind of stuff. if you have anymore questions about how to care for you mommy cat or kittens just email me
2006-06-30 15:30:45 · answer #5 · answered by princessmuffie85 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-01 00:35:47 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
savage beast ....I am not a big cat fan....sorry dog fanatic here ...but I know my moms beloved cat use to hit the mice to death with her paws and thought she wa sdoing somethiing wonderful when she layed it at her feet as a presetn , and she was a mommy a few times as well and never ate mice or rats....mayve feed your little gluten so much she'll be turned off of mice...then the diet would need to start though lol...but eh to each its own your cat as developed its own cuisine it likes
2006-06-30 15:30:40 · answer #7 · answered by HAPA CHIC 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your cat would be an excellent barn cat! Talk about a good mouser!
Are you giving her regular cat food? Good quality stuff made for nursing cats? I am sure she needs extra nutients, but maybe she just likes the fresh meat. Nasty to watch though, isnt it?
2006-06-30 15:29:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cat's eat stuff. My kitty used to go out at night and leave me a little mouse intestine for breakfast. My grandmother always has a frog or a mouse or something in her garage waiting for her from her cat. Cat's hunt. That's what they do. They like it.
2006-06-30 17:13:26 · answer #9 · answered by crazyallie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are feeding her a food low in protein. Cats have to get a lot of protien in their diets. They don't need any plant material, despite what cat food manufacturers say.
Go to naturapet.com for all you need to know about cat nutrition.
A nursing mom needs lots of extra good quality food. Get canned food and let her eat as much as she wants.
2006-06-30 15:32:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋