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Why Cats Hunt and What Their Dead Prey Says About Their Diet

April 13, 2026 by Charlotte Brooks
Why Your Cat Is Hunting: The Dead Mouse on Your Doormat Reveals a Nutritional Message

That dead mouse your cat proudly presents isn’t just instinct—it’s a message about their diet. Recent research reveals that cats hunting despite full food bowls may be seeking nutrients their kibble is missing, and switching to meat-based foods can reduce prey-hunting by up to 36%.

Categories Cats Tags cat behavior, cat diet, cat nutrition, hunting instinct, pet health

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