We often see cats jumping on the windows and keep meowing out of the window. Naturally, they will think that they yearn for outdoor life, and many owners are also happy to bring them with them when they are free. The cat goes out for a walk, or simply puts the cat out. Cats were also wild animals before they were domesticated by humans, so this approach seems logical, however, studies have shown that cats today are better kept indoors.

Ecologist Jennifer McDonald and her colleagues did a small survey in the UK. They asked cat owners how many dead animals their cats brought into their homes on average each month, and observed how the cats lived on a daily basis. Most people either underestimate their pet's hunting propensity or overestimate their hunting skills.  

Researchers say this may be related to the ownership effect, in which humans tend to imagine their possessions in the direction they expect. So owners who want to see their pets hunt often overestimate their prey numbers, while those who think their pets are docile and harmless underestimate animals dying at the door. In fact, cats are predators, very cute predators. Over thousands of years, they have learned to capture and kill small animals. Their entire body structure is built for hunting. Nature drives them to hunt, whether they're about to pounce on stuffed mice or real mice. Cats are happier indoors if they can pretend to catch birds through a window or have plenty of stuffed animals that simulate prey to attack. Of course, if they are outside, then they will be in safari mode.

This statement is not an attack on cats. This is a fact. At the end of the day, our pets will be happier, and we will be happier if we can see our pets for what they are and still love them and let them safely unleash their wild side. The environment will also be better for it.

Then each cat kills less than thirty prey per month, which doesn't sound like much. But imagine that if there are a hundred cats living in a town, more than 3,000 small animals will die in the town every month, not counting the original predators of these animals. Also, realize that cats are not a naturally occurring part of most ecosystems, which means they have no natural predators. The sudden arrival of a group of cats could disrupt the local ecological balance.  

So, from this aspect, cats that are kept outside may cause ecological damage, and biologists have difficulty estimating the number of prey animals, so they It's hard to show people that impact. The overall result is that cat owners don't seem to realize and don't want to realize how much their cats' hunting habits are affecting their local ecosystems.

In general, cats who stayed at home lived longer and healthier lives than those who were out and about. Hunting is a dangerous business, and cats don't always win, so cats who go out and find the wrong prey can be in very dangerous situations. They can also pick up deadly diseases and parasites from their prey, meaning your cat will bring home fleas, ticks or rabies along with those shredded mice.  

The outside world is also full of man-made dangers. Cars are one of the leading causes of cat deaths outdoors, and even less busy roads can become very dangerous if cats cross the road at the wrong time. For a variety of factors, the American Veterinary Medical Association strongly recommends keeping cats indoors, both to keep them safe and to protect the local ecosystem.

Cats that are outdoors sometimes don't come home when left unattended, not that they decide to live elsewhere, some of them are kidnapped ; others were found dead or wounded. Thieves or gangs roam the neighborhood looking for what they call friendly dogs and cats and sell them to cat and dog dealers who then sell them to labs. In a world of homeless people, mentally ill, narrow-minded neighbors, bored young men with baseball bats, rat poison and antifreeze spilled on the ground, the number of animals disappearing every year is staggering. Reasonable people would say, But he wants to go out. Our neighborhood is very safe. It's cruel to keep her at home. But they would never let a child out on the street alone.  

There are many terrible lessons about not leaving cats alone. In Pompano, Florida, many lost cats and dogs were caught in a huge warehouse to be used as training tools for dog fighting. In South Dakota, a fur trader was caught selling cat skins. In Washington, a cat went out for a walk as usual, but returned with burns from cooking oil. In California, a woman searched for her two cats only to find they were both shot through by arrows. Before I knew it, my cat was missing for three days, and by the time I found him dying on the back door step, his lungs and ribs were badly injured. Today's concrete forests are too dangerous for these fragile, believing little human beings.

So how do you keep your cat safe at home?

1. Fun toys 

Foil pockets crumpled Motorized mice and laser pointers, these toys will excite even the laziest of cats. A 24/7 cat favorite toy that will make cats dancers and cat-changing magicians.  

2. Claw sharpening

Cats love to scratch. This grinds away broken nails, stretches muscles, and marks your territory. The best way to salvage your furniture is to provide them with plenty of approved items for them to grind their claws. Cat trees and posts, cardboard boxes, and the very creative cat track (a ball in a plastic channel lined with claw pads) are also great options.  

3. Provide a room with a view outside 

The window is TV for Cats - Putting a bird feeder by the window can entertain cats for a long time. If the sill is not wide enough, make one yourself or buy a padded perch to place on the sill. Note: Make sure the window is safe enough that the cat won't slide down on it. Also roll up curtains and other items to prevent cat legs from getting caught.

4. The hallway can also please the cat

A closed porch or a window The part that juts out is a great place for cats to communicate with nature safely. If you have a fence in your yard, another good idea is to put netting on the fence and keep the cats in your yard.