Why do my cats do this?

Sometimes I find little rodent intestines on my doorstep. I figure my two cats are catching rodents and eating everything except the guts. I don't know why they just don't eat everything. I hate cleaning up this mess. Why do my cats do this?

 

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Intestines are filled with waste. Everything else is edible and good for kitties.

 

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dude, cant you like teach your cats to not have it on the doorstep? Like scare them when they do it....or show them a place where they can leave it.

Yeah I agree w/ takandjive.

 

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But there is never any other "remenates". Do they eat the feet and tails?

 

It could be the remains of sacrifices to you made by a secret mouse cult that believe you're a god.
Why blame the poor cats?

 

Yes. As a country girl, I can tell you that one can eat the feet and tails off anything.

 

I cant teach me cats to put it somewhere else. that's impossible.

 

I think the problem here is he doesnt want it on his doorstep. Not that they actually do it.

 

but when I had a cat, I taught it to pee in the toilet. I am sure you can manage something.

 

That's a bit scary, no i think it's the cats.

 

Get rid of the doormat.

 

Yes, I don't want the guts on the step. But I what I want to know is why the cats just wont finish the job and eat the whole dang thing. T/J I think is right. they must know the guts aren't good for them.

 

If they leave you the head you've got it made: that's the bit they like best and leaving it for you indicates they like you - they're giving you a treat.
According to one cat book I read anyway.

 

see what this cat does: http://www.fishki.net/comment.php?id=49232

 

This is where I disgust everyone and state how absolutely great brains taste. Very high in cholesterol though. Your cats might stop hunting if you get toys and play with them more.

 

oh so thats where the disagreenment with your bf came from...

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Or give them a dollar each a day and bribe them not to do it...

 

That's interesting. I wonder what it means to be leaving me the worst part? never mind. don't answer that.

 

I was told cats do this sort of stuff as a nice gesture... I used to have a cat that would kill mice and give one to my mom.. and her only. In addition, that cat hated everyone in the house except my mom.

 

What if they are leaving it for you to show that they are doing their duty, getting your household rid of pests. It is an offering and a check for you that they are being their best you expect of them.