Cat is very violent!!?

Question

My cat kills animals from our town. Like mice and birds and that is normal I guess. But she also decapitated a small bunny and SKINNED a mouse!! Is this normal? What can I do? IS there anything I can do without having her be am indoor cat or giving her away??

I know what you all are saying "Its normal lalalala" BUT about decapitating a bunny and she pulled all the skin of a mouse--Its like she is twisted I am so upset. My mom says we might have to give her away--I just can't do that--she's my baby!!!

Answer 1

Yep, normal. Ours decapitates them. Then brings them to us to "make us proud." Oh, yummy...

You can try a bell or something on the collar that will totally annoy her but make her presence known to her perspective prey.

Answer 2

A cat eats meat, they evolved to eat bunnies, birds and rodents. A rabbit head was a full meal, so she couldn't eat the rest. They pull feathers off birds so they can eat them, 'skinning' a rodent is just as natural.

Your cat isn't any more violent than any other cat--she's a good hunter to be able to get prey. Giving her away just because she's using her instincts that say 'catch prey' isn't responsible. Keep her indoors, and you'll solve all the problems. They do just fine indoors. You can still walk with her outdoors, but giving her away for doing a 'cat thing' isn't good for the cat. You have to be realistic. It's in your power to stop it by keeping her indoors, so just decide to do it or decide to deal with the fact you have a carnivore as a pet.

It IS natural. This is what evolution formed cats to be.

Answer 3

I don't know. My cat is an indoor cat and she can't hurt a fly. Literally she tried to kill a fly lastnight and failed at that. She had it trapped but let it go. Birds, bunnies, mice, and other small animals are all safe from my "MayB"

My only advice would be to keep the cat away from those situations where she is killing things. But I don't think that is really what your looking for.

Answer 4

one of my cats does the same thing. she is mostly an indoor cat but my family members got her use to going out side so i refused to get her declawed. she started bringing home mice and that didn't bother me to much kept the mice from getting in the house during the winter, then she started catching birds, and then ...rabbits. but she would chew off the heads. i don't know what in the world she would do with them. but i really got upset when she started cornering and playing with the baby bunnies. when i heard them squealing, i would run out into the backyard and get the babies away from her, she learned, she hasn't brought no rabbits home in 3 months now

Answer 5

My cat does that too. She is the most perfect little kiiler, I love her! When she eats mice the only thing left is the tail, she crunches the skull! Thats just how she rolls. Cats love to show of their kill to you. Just train her not to bring it inside.

DO NOT KEEP HER INSIDE! That is so wrong! Give her away if you must. If you can't love her for who she is, someone will. The thing about cats is they do what they like, as opposed to a dog that does what you like. Maybe you're a dog person?

Answer 6

I know how you feel my cat does the same thing,but it is even worst.You're probably attached to your cat a lot the way I solve my problem is to spend more time with the cat inside make sure you don't let him/her see any part of the outside world .my cat kills ever thing so i keep her with me and watch if any of her habits have changed and i noticed that she is more aggressive with my other pets and that is a problem with her killing those animals.You need to make sure he/she sleeps but not all day because that will make them not tired at all and kill.Don;t give your cat away and don't give him/her away.you just need to keep her in for about a month or two without experiencing seeing any animals.Feed her normal indoor formula cat food and no human food(ham,chicken,pork ect.)GOOD LUCK!!

Answer 7

Well it is violent to us humans granted to a cat it is just its predatory instincts kicking in. She probably decapitated the bunny to kill it and skinned the mouse pry happened from clawing it so much.

It is normal. Her predatory killing instincts kicked in. If she brings one home to you praise her and say Good kitty! Thank you! cause she is bringing you home a gift and her way of saying This is for you. I love you. So pet her and tell her what a good kitty she is. She is trying to please you. Then when she is not looking...toss it in the garbage.

Answer 8

I had a cat that used to bring the dead animals to my bed while I slept. It's gross, but your cat is an ANIMAL. It is a hunter by nature. If you let it run around outside, it will kill other animals. This is the way the ecosystem works. Humans are the only animal that have no problem eating meat, but are grossed out by killing live animals.

Answer 9

it's all instinct. theres nothing wrong with your cat. My cat,unfortunatley, does it all the bloody time! it's disturbing, and gross, but it's their nature. And theres really nothing you can do, but giving her away or making her an indoor cat is not the answer. just clean up the evidence before your mum can see it! and like the girl above said, put a bell on her, thats brilliant enough.

Answer 10

Hi! Hunting small prey is normal for a cat, It is showing dominance in its environment. If you cat is aggressive to larger animals or humans then it would be cause for concern. Seek suggestions from your vet, it may be simple as a diet change or medication to tame her down a bit.
~ Cheri >^^<