I think the point that most people miss is that these studies mix together domestic and unowned/ feral cats. It is highly likely that our domestic cats who are fed well don’t hunt as much
You should keep your pet indoors too. Lots of well-fed pet cats like to hunt small mammals and birds because it’s what they’re wired to do. Many many housecats bring their owners gifts of dead birds and mice.
I think the point that most people miss is that these studies mix together domestic and unowned/ feral cats. It is highly likely that our domestic cats who are fed well don’t hunt as much
Oh! Counting feral cats makes a huge difference. I was only looking at the issue from a pet-centric POV.
So letting my fixed/neutered pet out, no big deal. Makes way more sense now.
You should keep your pet indoors too. Lots of well-fed pet cats like to hunt small mammals and birds because it’s what they’re wired to do. Many many housecats bring their owners gifts of dead birds and mice.