Cats are one of the most frequent pets, even some studies, in some countries, show that dogs are being passed in statistics. For example, in Europe about 33% of people have cats as pets and 28% have dogs, the opposite is the case in the US where there are more dogs as pets than cats.
Cats are really magical animals, they are a good company and it is an easy pet to have; it is said that they eliminate the bad energies that surround us and they love to watch over their master all the time if he feels sick; Without a doubt, there are thousands of qualities of the pussycats, but today we will focus on a specific topic: the rattlesnake.
It is common for us to put bells on our cats, for different reasons, among which we find that they scare away birds so that they are not killed by our pets or also to prevent them from getting toxoplasmosis when they have contact with pigeons; We also put them as a way to identify where our cat is, like a GPS, to put it in some way, or you simply put it because you think it’s cute. The use as a protector of the birds, can be something done with good intentions of the owner, but the cat is very clever and will end up learning to marry with a bell included. Today we will explain why not put a bell on a cat.
In all the traditional stories we always see the cats with their respective bells, even many times their sound makes us see that the pussycat is coming, but the use of this seasoning in cats has had many detractors and with very justified reasons. All this is what makes most people think that a bell on a cat is something totally normal and think that not putting them on is silly.
We think that the sound of the bell is what will help us in certain situations and that is why we proceed to put it on our pet, but precisely that will be the biggest problem for your cat.
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Instructions
- The noise: this sound, rather a noise, is not good for your cat, it will be harmful; the bell is very close to its ears and is quite annoying for the cat, also taking into account its hearing capacity. Doing this can cause your kitty to lose his hearing acuity and even go completely deaf if he has been subjected to the sound of a large rattle. There is no scientific evidence to prove this, but think how you would feel if you wore a headset at full volume all day and all night. In both the human and cat eardrums, if they are frequently exposed to strong stimuli, loss of hearing acuity may occur in the medium or long term.
- Nerves: you must have noticed that cats are stealthy and that many times their best company will be silence, that is why we notice that they are easily frightened by the presence of certain noises and sounds, therefore having a bell with a constant sound can drastically affect the character of your cat, making it much more nervous and skittish, and if your cat’s character is like that, imagine how it can suffer.
- It’s annoying: would you like a bell or keys to ring next to your ear for 24 hours, day and night? You may not get sick from this, but it would really be quite annoying, wouldn’t it? Well, for your cat it is too.
Tips
- This is a merely informative article, based on the theories of the detractors; consult with your veterinarian who is the one who will really give you the correct information so that you can determine what actions to take.
- There is no data that quantifies cat ear damage or what they feel, but you could put yourself in your kitty’s shoes and see how annoying it can be.
- Yes, you can use toys with sounds or even sewn bells, but your cat will know when he wants to play with them.
- It is certain that if your cat was wearing a bell it is because you did not know all the points described here, consult your veterinarian.
- Put a collar on your cat without a bell, in order to identify that its owner is if you lose it. Have them put it on at a vet so it won’t be uncomfortable for your kitty, or even cause injuries and accidents.
- There are cats that learn to hold their bell with their mouths in order to calm the sound, but the pussycat cannot be in that position all the time.
- If you love the bell on your cat and you find it irresistible to put it on, do it only for a while, but look for one that is small and with a soft sound.
