The domestic cat is still a natural born hunter. How many times have you chanced upon a dead rat, raccoon or other small animals lying at your doorstep, or worse your rugs? Most cat owners cage their cats and do not allow them to go outdoors, while some put on cat bells on their feline friends.
A bell on a cat’s collar can effectively warn off potential prey of your in-house predator.
Some studies have shown that cat bells reduced the delivery of dead preys by as much as 50%. One particular study had a number of cats who wore bells one week and the no bells on the next, alternately for a month. They found that during the period when the cats had a bell on, they took home 118 little animals. On the other hand, during the period where they had no bells on, they took home 226 dead little animals! The same study also reported that 18 out of 21 owners reported fewer cat kills when their pets wore the bell.
However, getting fewer cat kills is not the only reason why you should get cat bells. For one, cats have this very bad habit of sneaking up on you. Cats are known for their stealth and sooner or later, their owners will inadvertently step on them or accidentally kick them away. A cat bell will warn people that their cats are around.
Over the recent years, cat bells have become more and more fashionable. If you are feeling creative, you can buy your cat a bell that has Swarovski crystals on it.
You can also use cat bells to make a cat proof toy for your pet. To make an inexpensive cat toy, you will need about eight cat belles and wool. Cut off about 20 centimeters of wool and put around 4 bells before tying it into a knot. Now get another 20 centimeters of wool and thread this to the four bells already on your first knot. Leave the second thread of wool untied and put more bells on the hanging thread. Your cat will love the sound it makes while it is pulling on the thread!
There are other things you can do with cat bells. So you see, cat bells are not just useful in letting you know where your cat is, or scare off potential preys. Make it into a cat toy that is good for hours and hours of pure bonding. Or better yet, make it into a fashion statement, both for you and your beloved cat!
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