You’ve been taking care of your cat all wrong – how to stop them from bringing you dead animals all the time
A DEAD animal isn't the package you're hoping to find on our doorstep.
Researchers at the University of Exeter how to stop your cat from dragging in her outdoor finds.
Ph.D. student and study leader Martina Cicchetti said that they wanted to find invasive ways to lower how often cats hunt.
They wanted to avoid forcing the cats to wear bells or use other freedom-restricting tactics.
GIVE THEM PLAYTIME
They suggested scheduling time to play with your cat every day to help avoid them getting into trouble outside.
Their research showed that playtime, even for just 5-10 minutes each day, can reduce the amount a cat hunts by 25 percent.
Allowing them the designated time to get their energy out will lower their chances of bringing you back a new furry little friend.
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PROTEIN-PACKED FOODS
Ensure that your cat is eating enough high-protein food.
Be sure to feed your furry friend enough chicken, fish, or other preferred protein to reduce their hunting.
Cats that eat protein-packed food reduce the chance of them bringing home outdoor animals by 36 percent.
The researchers hope to next discover what kinds of cat-play can help reduce hunting, as well as find out why soy-based cat foods make felines more eager to hunt.
Cicchetti said that though these results are quite motivating, "meat production raises clear climate and environmental issues, so one of our next steps is to find out whether specific micronutrients could be added to cat foods to reduce hunting."
Keep your pet happy with these tips from a vet, such as spending quality time with them and not over-feeding them with treats.
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