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In reply to the discussion: More news about murderous kittykats: They kill billions- every year. [View all]joeybee12
(56,177 posts)22. Given who was running the study, I'm sure the numbers inflated...
That said, a cat's natural prey is mice...that's what they prefer, and that's how they've evolved to best kill...look at the size of the jaw and the spacing of the teeth.
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well its in their nature to hunt and kill as a top predator. im shocked that this surprises people.
loli phabay
Jan 2013
#1
for their health and the health of wild animals, kitties are wonderful and need to be kept inside
CreekDog
Jan 2013
#46
My kitty found me when a stray years ago and his eyes had just opened. He's been inside with
RKP5637
Jan 2013
#56
"like humans are designed to walk upright, cars are designed to roll on wheels"
Romulus Quirinus
Jan 2013
#67
lol - anytime my cat hears a strange noise I have to go investigate and he follows me. n/t
RKP5637
Jan 2013
#57
The vegan cat diet has to be supplemented with the biochemicals that they need
FarCenter
Jan 2013
#77
Ethics, schethics. If domestic dogs and cats didn't control the rodent population in my neighborhood
slackmaster
Jan 2013
#51
Problem is, feral cats, even though feral, will stay somewhat close to civilization...
joeybee12
Jan 2013
#76
Yeah, I can almost imagine the cat's thoughts: "Holy crap! I better leave this one alone."
Liberal_in_LA
Jan 2013
#80