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[–] buffing_lecturer@leminal.space 8 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

I agree with your sentiment, but I do question whether being fed will reliability decrease the amount of kills a cat makes. I was under the impression that they might not eat their kills if they are fed, they will still kill.

[–] Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 weeks ago

I wonder whether people could reduce that by using wand toys to play with them and satisfy that urge to pounce, each time before feeding them.

[–] justdaveisfine@piefed.social 2 points 3 weeks ago

You're correct - Cats will kill for the fun of it. Source: Have owned barn cats.