There are several reasons why cats that were bred specifically to fight mice refuse to perform their assigned function.
Thus, a pet may simply lack hunting skills - for example, if the kitten was weaned from its mother early.
Also, the cat's reluctance to hunt may be affected by possible excess weight. Finally, the reason may be hidden in heredity, passed on from the parents.
However, you shouldn’t give up too early – instead, try teaching your pet to return from a walk with prey.
First, you will have to catch the mouse yourself so that your pet gets to know its smell and can also make sure that the rodents are not dangerous.
After that, you will need a toy mouse from a pet store. Tie it to a string and arrange active games with the cat in the place where live pests were previously noticed.
In addition, you should make sure that there is a scratching post in the house.
Don't forget to periodically treat your pet with dry food or large pieces of his usual food - all this is done to ensure that the claws and teeth are strong and sharp - in case the hunting instincts still wake up.
