![]() While some cats with anxiety may not react well to the bell’s sound, it’s likely that the majority of cats simply won’t care. According to Veterinary PhD student Rachel Malakani, a collar bell will produce sound at about 50-60 dB, but studies have shown cats to be unaffected by sounds under 80 dB. But is this a safe and effective option?Ī number of studies have looked at whether or not bells help prey escape from cats, and the general consensus is yes! Bells on collars seem to reduce the amount of prey caught by about half, which could be enough to no longer pose a threat to ecosystems.Įffectiveness aside, many pet parents worry that a bell will hurt their cat’s ears. If you aren’t willing to curb your feline’s wanderlust, a common alternative is to attach a bell to her collar to alert wildlife of her approach. In the safety of your home, your feline’s exposure to prey animals will be limited to any mice that happen to get into your house. Of course, the easiest method of preventing your cat from killing birds and rodents is to keep her inside all the time. ![]() ![]() So what can you do to keep your cat from catching wildlife? There are two primary solutions to consider: keep her inside, or attach a deterrent (such as a bell) to her collar. But despite their generous intentions, hunting by domestic cats is affecting ecosystems and pushing some species to extinction. Reprinted with the permission of Animal Wellness Magazine.Ĭonsider these pros and cons before attaching a bell to your cat’s collar.ĭoes your cat bring you dead animals? While this common behaviour is kind of yucky, it’s also sort of endearing – your cat is bringing you what she believes to be an excellent gift. ![]()
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