Friday, February 5, 2010

We have mice was going to get a kitten but would it scare them away or catch them?

I hate mice and our house has a few in it was going to go get a kitten but not sure wether it will work. Any ideas? Tried traps and posionWe have mice was going to get a kitten but would it scare them away or catch them?
Catch them and play with them before she kills them. That's what cats do. We have mice was going to get a kitten but would it scare them away or catch them?
Fresh homegrown Mint or peppermint outside your house is suppost to reduce and stop mice! I guess it kind a smell abit amonia-aka cat urine hence the reason mice don't like it. they think cats, yuk





If that the reason you want a cat just to kill the mice, then your not ready to own a cat. They need love as well, like dogs and plenty of affection. Most cats will kill and eat mice, birds and other ting like Lizard, rabbits etc etc however some will kill it and leave it on the front door step for you!





Number 1; Never buy from a petstore, backyard breeder, kitten mill/farm/or newspaper. ALWAY CONSIDER ADOPTING.





Number 2; Cats are not cheap, however they are a little cheaper then dogs.





Number 3; Consider your lifestyle?


Do you have time to do daily grooming which a longhair or semi-longhair would require?


do you have very little time a shorthair would be better suited which only require a weekly brush!





Number 4; Kitten 8week old need 3 feed dailys- breakfast, lunch and dinner at regular times, kitten 6month old+ need breakfast and dinner


and by the time the cat is 1yr old, it need adult cat food and 1-2meal a day.





Number 5; Remember its in a cat nature to scratch and bite. Declawing IS NOT an acceptable solution.By declawing you are removing the cat natural defences.There are Human Alternatives such as Sticky paws and softpaws.


http://www.declawing.com/





The best thing about adopting an adult cat is SOME CATS ARE NOT AS SCRATCHY AS OTHERS and You can see their personality-NOT all cats are NOISY AND MEOW CONSISTENTLY. Contrary to popular believe adults cats are STILL VERY PLAYFUL





1. What you see is what you get.


When you adopt an adult cat, you know what you are getting. Sure, kittens are cute, but you never know what the future holds. An adorable kitten could grow up to be a really ugly puss. This is a big risk. Go for the sure thing. Take a sweet-faced old Tabby.





2. High mileage cats still run great.


Used cats aren't like used cars. They aren't at a shelter because they are defective or worn out. They may have simply outlived their former owners or been unable to join them at a hospital, nursing home, or new apartment. Some cats get lost and end up at a shelter. And many are brought to a shelter after a family member develops allergies, or an aversion to the family cat. (In those cases, it is the previous owner that is defective, not the cat).





3. Adult cats aren't as ';chewsy';.


Kittens are like human children: everything goes in their mouths. Whether teething or just exploring bits of the world around them, kittens can be very destructive little bundles of fur. Kittens chew on shoes, the corners of books, ear lobes, carpet tassels, electrical cords, drapery strings, plants, and much, much more. Adult cats typically chew less, if at all. They tend to save their energy for more important activities, like tormenting the neighbor's Terrier.





4. Kittens stumble in blindly, where adult cats fear to tread.


Two well known clich茅s about cats are: ';curiosity killed the cat'; and ';cats have nine lives.'; And curiosity usually leads to the loss of about 8 of a kitten's lives in its first year. Kittens tend to get into much more trouble resulting in accidents and injuries (see, for example, the reference to ';chewing electrical cords'; above). Kittens eat things they shouldn't, fall from high places, unsuccessfully attempt to make friends with the neighbor's tormented Terrier, and generally worry you half to death.





5. Kittens are lacking when it comes to licking.


Few kittens have mastered the fine art of self-grooming. While adult cats may spend up to half their waking hours licking fur, kittens are just too busy enjoying life to clean themselves properly. When you consider that kittens are really just dust-mops with legs, and that they generally display marginal litter box etiquette, you might want to master the somewhat dangerous art of cat-bathing.





6. Einstein knew the truth about cats.


The genius scientist Albert Einstein discovered an important relationship between mass and energy. He described it using the mathematical equation E=(MC)2. This equation means that your Energy level (E), is proportional to the Mass (M) of your Cat (C), twice over. The equation basically shows that if you adopt a cat with more Mass, like an adult cat, your Energy level will be much higher than if you adopt a cat with a low Mass, such as a kitten. This is true because adult cats sleep more, play less, require less supervision, break fewer lamps, and don't try to bite your toes through the blankets in the middle of the night. With an adult cat, you will sleep better, relax more, make fewer claims on your homeowner's policy, and enjoy more Energy. There you have it. Are you going to argue with Albert Einstein?





7. Kittens and children don't mix.


Children can be rough on both cats and kittens, even when they mean no real harm. It can't be helped. It's just how kids are. When you tell a child that ';cats always land on their feet,'; the first thing the child will do is drop one from your rooftop to see if it's true. Adult cats are better equipped to deal with pesky kids. They can generally escape from them, hide, and then contemplate revenge by moonlight.





8. You don't need to teach an old cat new tricks.


I already know all the tricksActually, you don't need to teach a kitten tricks either, because the truth is that neither cats nor kittens allow you to teach them anything anyway. But new parents usually feel the need to try. Inevitably, they end up feeling guilt or failure when the kitten disregards them, jumps on the counters, unrolls the toilet paper, and engages in other acts of feline mayhem. If you adopt an older cat, you avoid all this emotional turmoil. Since you didn't raise the cat, you don't have to take responsibility for the cat's shortcomings. Instead, you can blame the former owner and play the role of victim and saint for tolerating it all. NOT True. YOU CAN ACTUAL TEACH CATS TO WALK ON HARNESS, LEAD, STOP COUNTER SURFING, stop scratching couches, chairs etc. I taught two adult cats 1 was 18month old, and another was a 2year old to walk on a harness and lead within a WEEK! . Both stray cats! Best natured cats EVER. The youngest even learnt to SIT, on command, however we lost both cats soon after in a housefire.!





9. Adult cats don't ';litter'; as much.


Kittens play, sunbathe, build sandcastles, and even sleep in their litter boxes. And then there's a game called ';poo-hockey,'; where a piece of dried waste is removed from the box and batted around the floor until it disappears under a major appliance or piece of furniture. People who adopt older cats happily miss this stage of feline development. Adult cats understand the purpose of a litter box and will usually cooperate with your efforts to keep theirs tidy.





But the most important reason to adopt an older cat is:


10. It might be their last chance.


Many adult cats end up in shelters due to no fault of their own. Separated from their loved ones, surrounded by other strange cats, confined, confused, and sometimes frightened, many are emotionally devastated by their misfortune. Sadly for adult cats, most people who adopt, gravitate toward the adorable, bouncy, big-eyed kittens. Older cats sit by and watch, as one loving family after another passes them over for a cute kitten from this season's litter. Kittens will always be popular, and most have no trouble attracting admirers. But for the abandoned, forgotten, and heartbroken adult cats, you just might be their last chance to have the love and warmth of a home where they can live out their years in comfort.





Please consider adopting an older cat. When cared for properly, cats can live well into their late teens, and sometimes early twenties. Typically, they will remain active and playful throughout most of their lives. Some may need a little extra patience while adjusting to a new home, but once they feel safe and secure again, most will give you years of faithful companionship and unconditional love.
I grew up in a family that ran a cat shelter and had a lot of cats in the house as well (about 16!!!). By far, the best mouser and ratter we had were the two terrier dogs! Some cats don't hunt, and some that do are pretty bad at it - especially since many just play with the mouse and let it go eventually.


Terriers were bred for hunting vermin - they're very good at it!
my cats hunt daily and we never see any form of pest (other than an occasional fly or spider if the cat is lacking. but do yourself a favour and get an exterminator before you get the cat so it wouldn't be on a killing spree and possibly catch anything bad. but cats are always going to be hunters. that why people who have barns have ';barn cats';
the problem with cats is you have to make sure their parents were mousers as well because it's genetic. i learned this the hard way. we live on a farm and needed cats for the barn to control mice. i got a few from people giving them away for free. they wouldn't catch a thing. the vet finally told us mousing is genetic.





do not get a cat just to mouse though and then get rid of it. if you want a cat as a pet, it certainly wouldn't hurt to try. otherwise, call an exterminator.
Getting a cat for a mouse problem is not the answer. Get a professional exterminator. A cat will be with you for 14 years if you are lucky, that's a long term commitment. Besides you would be denied at the SPCA if you said that was your reason.
Those mice carry bad diseases, and it isn't fair to a kitten to have to catch those diseases. Get rid of the rodents before you get the plague.
well please dont get a kitten just for that reason... they will definately hunt them... but only get one if you are going to love it like it should be loved...
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