{"id":2429,"date":"2020-09-14T08:52:34","date_gmt":"2020-09-14T08:52:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/?p=2429"},"modified":"2021-03-04T20:49:32","modified_gmt":"2021-03-04T20:49:32","slug":"is-putting-a-bell-on-a-cat-cruel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/is-putting-a-bell-on-a-cat-cruel\/","title":{"rendered":"Is putting a bell on a cat cruel?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If your cat seems anxious and annoied by the bell, you should probably remove it and replace it with a name tag. If your cat does not react at all it is not cruel to put a bell on it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Does your furry feline bring you dead animals? Although this common feline behavior is kind of yucky, it is also kind of endearing since your cat is giving you what he believes to be a good gift. However, despite your cat\u2019s generous intentions, hunting by cats is affecting the wildlife and pushing some animals to extinction. The best solution you should consider to keep your furry pal from catching wildlife is to keep your cat inside your home or to attach a bell or other deterrent to his collar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/is-putting-a-bell-on-a-cat-cruel\/#Taking_a_closer_look_at_the_possible_options\" title=\"Taking a closer look at the possible options\">Taking a closer look at the possible options<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/is-putting-a-bell-on-a-cat-cruel\/#The_advantages_and_disadvantages_of_cat_bells\" title=\"The advantages and disadvantages of cat bells\">The advantages and disadvantages of cat bells<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/is-putting-a-bell-on-a-cat-cruel\/#Bell_alternatives\" title=\"Bell alternatives\">Bell alternatives<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/is-putting-a-bell-on-a-cat-cruel\/#Common_questions_about_putting_a_bell_on_your_cat\" title=\"Common questions about putting a bell on your cat\">Common questions about putting a bell on your cat<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/is-putting-a-bell-on-a-cat-cruel\/#Should_cats_have_bells_on_their_collars\" title=\"Should cats have bells on their collars?\">Should cats have bells on their collars?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/is-putting-a-bell-on-a-cat-cruel\/#Does_a_bell_bother_a_cat\" title=\"Does a bell bother a cat?\">Does a bell bother a cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/is-putting-a-bell-on-a-cat-cruel\/#Do_cats_eat_birds_or_just_kill_them\" title=\"Do cats eat birds or just kill them?\">Do cats eat birds or just kill them?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/is-putting-a-bell-on-a-cat-cruel\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Taking_a_closer_look_at_the_possible_options\"><\/span>Taking a closer look at the possible options<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, the most convenient method to prevent your kitty from killing rodents and birds is to keep him indoors all the time. In your home\u2019s safety, the exposure of your cat to prey animals would be limited to any mice that may happen to get inside your home. If you are not willing to curb the wanderlust of your kitty, then the alternative is to attach a deterrent, like a bell, to his collar to alert wildlife of his approach. But the question is, is this an effective and safe option?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_advantages_and_disadvantages_of_cat_bells\"><\/span>The advantages and disadvantages of cat bells<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A number of researchers have studied at whether or not cat bells help prey escape from felines, and the general result is yes! Collar bells for cats help reduce caught prey by about half that could be enough to minimize threats to our ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Effectiveness aside, most cat parents worry that this method will hurt or annoy their cats. According to experts, the sound produced by the collar bells won\u2019t cause anxiety to cause and it\u2019s likely that most cats simply won\u2019t care.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from that, some cat owners also worry that a bell attached to their cats would possibly alert large predators. While it is possible, given the fact that most bigger predators have acute hearing, it is unlikely that the bell\u2019s quiet noise would make a difference between a feline getting detected or not. Also, if you\u2019re living in a location where your feline friend is at a higher risk of being attacked by big animals, the best solution is to keep your cat indoors or supervise his outdoor activities. Make sure he doesn&#8217;t go outside all by himself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bell_alternatives\"><\/span>Bell alternatives<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are not willing to put a bell collar on your cat, you still have cat bibs as another option. These bibs are brightly colored in order to alert potential prey to your kitty\u2019s presence before they can pounce. And while your cat may look a bit silly when he\u2019s wearing a brightly colored rainbow bib, the scientific explanation on these products show that they reduce the rates of predation by roughly by closely the same amount as bell collars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your cat likes to venture outdoors, most especially if you\u2019re living in a place with many endangered species, you can do your part to help wildlife conservation efforts through outfitting your cat with an anti-hunting device.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_questions_about_putting_a_bell_on_your_cat\"><\/span>Common questions about putting a bell on your cat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_cats_have_bells_on_their_collars\"><\/span>Should cats have bells on their collars?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In a household with multiple cats, if one cat bullies the others, the bell attached on his collar could help alert meeker kitties that he is coming and give them enough time to leave the spot as well as get away from him. Also, when your cat goes outdoors, putting a bell on his collar can warn wildlife, most especially birds, that there\u2019s a predator around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_a_bell_bother_a_cat\"><\/span>Does a bell bother a cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some cats find bells stressful or annoying. Bells on your cat\u2019s collar can create annoying, repetitive noises for your cat. However, most cats do not react to it and not get bothered at all. But if your kitty has anxiety, it might not be a great idea to put a bell on him or you may want to consult your vet before doing so to assess how it can affect your cat\u2019s behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_eat_birds_or_just_kill_them\"><\/span>Do cats eat birds or just kill them?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cats prefer rodents and mice but will also eat birds if there\u2019s food scarcity. Sometimes, cats also hunt birds just to hone their instinct as a predator. For cats, a bird is just an instinctual prey, both domesticated and wild. Cats are basically serial kills and would kill birds primarily for food or just for fun.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Deciding to whether or not put a bell on the collar of your cat is actually a decision that needs some consideration and it\u2019s ultimately up to you as a cat parent. Along with your cat, it is only you who can choose what is best for your cat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s really no clear resolution in terms of putting a bell on your cat\u2019s collar. 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