July 30, 2008 - Mouse/Rat
Time: 9:45 P.M.
Info: Twice in one day, Sammy was hungry today! Who knows maybe he will hunt another one later tonight. Tonight Sammy wanted to show off to the whole family his hunting abilities and brought in a treat early tonight. Usually he brings it to my door but he wanted the whole family to enjoy this one.
Crunch, Crunch, Crunch
Who’s my bitch?
King of the Suburbia
Bloody Disgusting
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HI!
Just so you know, it is TOTALLY normal for a cat to do this! Even
though they are small, they are mighty hunters, and their predatory
nature NEVER leaves them, until they get to old to hunt.
If humans hadn’t mushed up and packed nasty food into cans, cats would
still be hunting all on their own.
You should be happy that your cat is a great mouser!! It probably
prevents the overpopulation of rodents in your home. If he is not
fixed, that would be A HUGE contributing factor. And even compounded
more if he (obviously) goes out.
Un-neutered males are HUGE hunters. That goes to being the “leader or
king of the pride”. I would suggest if he is not fixed, do it right
away. If he is, then just get used to it. He will eventually slow
down.
I had a fixed male cat who was by far the most amazing hunter I have
ever known. I lived in maui, hawaii, and he was an indoor/outdoor
cat. Without a doubt, I could almost count on a daily gift of a mole,
gopher, rat, mouse, gecko, lizard, bird or otherwise left on my
doormat. He was always proud of his presents. I happily accepted
them, and promptly took them in, and flushed them!
Sammy is just expressing his desire to please you, and his obvious
love of you to be the provider! My Ollie once caught a rat that was
actually nearly BIGGER than him!! He was amazing!
After a couple years, he lost the interest, and got old enough, that
hunting was no longer his priority, and just loving and lapping it up
took precedence.
The only time to be concerned would be if he attacks other cats or
small dogs with violence. If not, don’t worry, it will eventually
subside.
I hope that helped!
Regards,
Rebecca