Why do cat lovers think there little fluff balls are so innocent, they are well developed killing machines.?

Answer 1

Good question.

But it does have to do with the fact that they are fluff balls and their social behaviour.

This is why cats are such a problem when they are allowed to run wild. While killing rodents might be considered acceptable, a large portion of the loss of songbirds in the wild can be placed squarely on pet cats.

It is also why in Australia there is a movement to try to ban cats from being allowed outdoors, as much of the native wildlife has died out.

Answer 2

My little fluff ball has brought me three chipmunks (one of which was beheaded) 10 or 12 birds, numerous moles and field mice as well as one spider in the last year or two (and that's only what I've SEEN). Maggie is the biggest purrbox you could ever imagine. If you just look at her across the room she starts purring. She's very cuddly (when she wants to be) but she is definately a killing machine. Not only that, she eats the squirrels and some of the birds whole. Beaks, bones, fur, skin, tail, feathers and all. I panicked the first time she actually ate something that she caught, but my vet reassured me that as long as I keep her up to date with her shots she'll be fine. I keep a close eye on her litter box for any changes in her habits and I'm always watching for changes in her temperament and energy level. She's just Maggie. It seems the vet is right so far. But YICK! She eats a chipmunk and then cleans herself with that same mouth!

Answer 3

Not all cat lovers think they are innocent. I like to think of mine as stealth assassins disguised as harmless, small house pets--but I know differently and they know differently. I've been scratched by them (not intentionally) and had to have antibiotics for the scratches. And I've seen them walk on their used litter so I know their claws aren't sterile--I've seen them lick their butt almost every day so their mouths can't be all that bacteria free either. But they walk around in all that gorgeous fur, making happy sounds, smiling, curling up into a soft little meatloaf. I've also seen them when I'm falling into a nap and they hear someone too close to our space and/or inappropriate (usually this is summertime when the windows are open), they'll growl and tense up ready to attack if need be. I've marveled at my little 9 lb cat keeping 4 vet techs and 2 vets at bay when we go to the vet. I know they aren't harmless or totally innocent. That's someone else's misconception.

Answer 4

I am aware that my cat is well developed killing machine - he is 17 pounds of pure muscle. But then I remember watching him wrestle with our kitten when she was tiny (less than a pound) and he has never hurt her. So he's not so scary.

And he likes to cuddle and purr and is the only person who loves me unconditionally, so I think the positives outweigh the small negative of him being a killing machine.

Answer 5

Innocent as opposed to guilty? What's wrong with a cat killing something they want to eat? They are hard-wired to do this (i.e. it serves to keep the species alive). Humans are hard-wired to kill too, when it comes to survival. It sounds like you take issue with the rules of nature. Try going with the flow rather than fighting the current. Fighting nature indicates that you are maladapted.

Answer 6

I know I know... my adorable fluffies can kill... little bugs (hee hee hee)

I agree cats are awesome predators in the wild

But both my ferocius felines are curled up at my feet right now and its just soooo hard to remember that there are fantastic killing machines

Thanks for reminding me

I'll be afraid... very afraid

Next time

For a minute

Answer 7

HA! I never said they were innocent, but they are cute, at least when they're not bringing home treasures that they've caught. Ick.

Answer 8

All animals are innocent. They don't have the brain capacity to no good from evil.