Cats Keep Pests away
Both cats and dogs are great hunters, although dogs are more famous because they are often used when hunting. Between both pets, however, a cat’s hunting skills are more useful to you at home. [5] These natural predators, much like their wild counterparts, stalk their prey before pouncing on them. This can be a very efficient way to keep mice and unwanted rodents encroaching into your apartment at bay. You don’t even have to rely on your cat’s predatory side to control rodents, just its scent alone can prevent them from entering your home. If mice know there’s a cat in the house, they are less likely to dare you.
To keep your cat healthy, do not let it eat rodents or other pests it kills.