Cats always have a special liking for moving things. Many people keep cats at home and like to catch various bugs in the house, such as cockroaches and even centipedes! Many owners think this is a good thing and it means that the cat is smart! In fact, This behavior has many safety hazards! Owners should be careful not to let cats do these behaviors!

Don’t let cats be used as exterminators

Many people talk about the fact that cats can kill insects at home, but this is actually not a good habit.

1. Give bugs as gifts

Cats who like to catch bugs sometimes treat bugs as prey and give them to their owners. Can you still be ecstatic when you see your beloved cat holding a huge cockroach in its mouth and trying to offer you a treasure?

But when that time comes, it would be wrong to refuse the cat’s kindness, so you cannot cultivate the habit of hunting at home in the first place.

2. Susceptible to parasite infection

Cats catch bugs in the home and may eat them after playing with them, which is very dangerous.

Because insects, especially cockroaches and flies, carry parasite eggs and a variety of germs, cats are susceptible to internal parasites and become emaciated after eating them.

3. Danger on the balcony

If the balcony at home is not enclosed, the cat may accidentally fall off while hunting, causing casualties.

Common problems are also likely to occur near open windows, so in every sense, the doors and windows of cat owners should pay attention to closing them.

Let cats be gentle with their paws

Organize the environment at home and don’t let it become a hunting paradise for cats.

1. Clean the room frequently

If the room is tidy and clean, insects or mice are less likely to appear. Be sure to clean frequently and use relatively safe insecticides to avoid accidentally injuring cats.

Pay special attention to damp and cluttered places like the kitchen and bathroom. If cats always find insects, does that mean your home is sloppy?

2. The cat’s mouth quickly grabs food

If you find your cat eating captured small insects or small household animals such as geckos, you must snatch it out of their mouths immediately and tell them firmly that this is not allowed.

But not immediately afterwardsGiving them snacks will trick them into thinking they can get better food in exchange.

3. Release hunting energy

Domestic cats who don’t go out cannot release their hunting energy and are under great pressure, so they will amuse themselves by catching bugs.

Therefore, you must play with cats more often, and use cat teasing sticks to accompany cats to "simulate hunting" every day. When they are so tired that they fall asleep, they will naturally not trouble themselves with small bugs.

4. Let the cat eat

In fact, this applies equally to outdoor or indoor cats. Although they are interested in hunting even if they are not hungry, when they feel hungry, they will eat it immediately after hunting.

When cats start to look for live or dead things to eat in the corners of the house, take a quick look to see if their food bowl is empty.

That’s all for now. There are still many cats with some quirks that can lead to dangerous situations. It’s up to the owners to slowly improve and educate them.