How to manage relationships between cats and birds in a house

Separate living spaces
Make sure cats and birds have separate living spaces. Use physical barriers, such as doors or netting, to prevent direct contact.

Monitor interactions
When cats and birds are in the same room, monitor their interactions carefully. Never leave a cat alone with a bird unsupervised.

Creating Distractions for Cats
Provide interactive toys and scratching areas to keep cats occupied. This reduces their interest in birds and prevents hunting behavior.

Positive Reinforcement Training
Use rewards to encourage calm behaviors in cats when they are around birds. This helps to associate the presence of birds with positive experiences.

Sources

• "Managing Multi-Species Households" par l'American Veterinary Medical Association.
• "Feline Predatory Behavior" dans le Journal of Feline Medicine.