How to React When Your Cat Brings You a Gift

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Many cat owners have come across the habit of pets bringing them their prey. Experts told how to behave in such a situation so as not to offend a cat that brings you a gift of good intentions, writes the portal “White news».

First of all, it is worth remembering that a dead and sometimes half-dead mouse near your pillow is a sign that your cat cares about you. It’s just that from her point of view, the owner is absolutely helpless and is unlikely to be able to find food for himself. If the mouse tries to run away, the cat may expect to teach you how to hunt, as it teaches its kittens in the wild.

The main thing that any cat owner should remember is that a pet should never be scolded in such a situation: remember that the “gift” is due to the instincts of a predator and a good attitude towards you. Also, do not show the cat that you do not need the trophy she has obtained.

Praise and thank the cat, and try to remove the prey in such a way that the animal does not see it. Don’t forget to sanitize afterwards. the place where the corpse lay, and treat your hands with an antiseptic.

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