Even the scent of your cat can scare away native animals. Keep your cat indoors as much as possible, especially in the early morning, late afternoon and at night. Train your kitten to be an 'indoor cat'. Kittens who are kept indoors usually show no desire to go outside as cats. Get your kitten desexed.
Cats can produce up to three litters a year from the age of one.
Desexed cats also live longer. Identify your cat by microchip, or collar and tag. Cats hunt different animals during the night and day. Most mammals and frogs are caught during the night, while most birds and reptiles are caught during the day. Cats with bells on their collars may learn to stalk their prey silently.