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So my 1 year old cat, whom, last time I checked, was only 10 pounds, doesn't stop killing.

I understand that it's her intstinct,and I really don't mind her killing the mice and stuff. But she's killing BIG rats, and she killed (don't ask me how!) a HUGE full grown crow, I don't know HOW she killed it, let alone CAUGHT it without getting her eyes pecked out, it worries me, because I don't want one of these rats, or crows even, to injure her.

I can't keep her inside all the time 'cause when I try, as soon as I open the door, she comes out of nowhere and bolts outside.

I'm more worried about my cats health than anything when she goes on these "hunts". I want her to keep her natural instincts, and do what she was made to do, but I don't want her to get hurt in the proccess.
what can i do!?

thanks!

-Emma
(Below is a photo of her, Phoenix is her name.)

Some cats are just better hunters than others and enjoy it more. I am not sure that there is a way to stop her from doing that. You might try a breakaway collar with a bell (so the prey might have a chance to leave) but some cats learn to quiet the bell when they stalk.
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