too late for a bell, he is 4 years old, tried one and he went doollally I love him but he is wicked. Is there a safe device I could put on his collar, anyone used one?
2006-08-09 22:38:54 · 39 answers · asked by itsmaryj2000 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Sorry there is no other way he needs a bell on his collar or you need to keep him in. You could just try letting him out during the day as apparently after I think it is seven pm that is their hunting time. I did not know this till my cat got run over and killed, we found out that she was hunting and that is why you should never let them back out after you feed them. So feed him at say six thirty and then keep him in.
2006-08-13 04:18:22 · answer #1 · answered by megajen2000 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is natural for a cat to catch mice. Don't stop him it is part of his being. I know that it is yucky when they bring them home but they look upon that as presenting you with a gift to show appreciation that you care for them. You provide them with food every day and they are only returning the favour. I wake up to at least three mice a week on my kitchen floor.
2006-08-11 15:53:39 · answer #2 · answered by mind bender 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm afraid not, your cat will continue to terrorise the mice community, and perhaps branch out to the bird and frog family as my cat has, til the end of his days. But hey, don't worry as long as it's not like your flat mates mice, you should just let him, I mean that's what cats do, torture smaller animals than them for fun, then get bored when they're dead (it's not fun if it's not moving) and leave it on your doorstep.
If it's too late for a bell let you cat enjoy itself!!!!
2006-08-09 22:46:22 · answer #3 · answered by samdawsoniow 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You are lucky it is only mice. Mine brings in rabbits, mice, voles, weasels etc., anything that moves basically. I've even had a rabbit hop across the living room whilst I was watching telly as I didn't know whe brought it in.
She will jump through the bathroom window (I have a bungalow) with rabbits etc.
As the previous answerer said, if it is mice that are inside, be grateful.
Whatever, you'll never stop it happening.
2006-08-09 22:49:26 · answer #4 · answered by Ladyfromdrum 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
its natural--look at Tom & Jerry----but you should get a piece of string about 2-ft long and a little can with a lid--put about three or four pebbles in the can then close it.tie the string to the can, (make a hole or something) then tie the string around the cats waist and watch him try to catch that mice.---when he/she chases after the mice, it will drag the can behind, the pebbles will make noise and it will scare the-piss outta the cat, it will head in another direction, and the mouse will get away-- not to mention if you should see the whole incident, you will wet your britches laughing----- I guarantee --- I-did it b4
2006-08-10 07:02:52 · answer #5 · answered by rocco j b 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
try a save release collar (one they can't get caught up or snagged on anything) with a noisy bell. Cats can't sneak so well with a big f*ck off bell.
2006-08-13 11:00:40 · answer #6 · answered by tildypops 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be grateful its mice, mine brings me used nappies! They are never too old for a bell, they might just have to get used to it. I put bells on my 2 and they sulked but got over it by dinner time.
2006-08-10 02:18:25 · answer #7 · answered by Stacy R 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
catching mice is not 'wicked' behavior, it is natural behavior for a cat, and to think that an animal can have 'evil intentions' says more about you than your cat
if you don't like the way cats behave, give it away and get a pet mouse
2006-08-09 22:46:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Keep him in, put up with his going doollally when he has a bell on his collar until he gets used to it. Not much else.
2006-08-09 22:41:44 · answer #9 · answered by emily_jane2379 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Your cat is only doing this to impress you. Just thank him for the gift and take the mice from him. You can't really stop him, after all, he is a cat!
2006-08-09 23:06:02 · answer #10 · answered by Physics4Rich 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋