Cats in Minecraft are as helpful as they are adorable, and they come in various colors and even different colored eyes. Players who tame cats in Minecraft are able to use them to scare away Creepers and Phantoms. However, be careful as players can still ignite a Creeper’s blast if they get too close, even with a cat nearby. Untamed cats generally spawn in Villages where four or more beds are present, and black cats can also appear in the Witch’s Swamp Hut. Read on to find out how players can tame cats in Minecraft.
How to Tame a Cat in Minecraft
To tame a cat in Minecraft, players will need either Raw Cod or Raw Salmon. Approach a cat using the “Sneak” key, as uncrouched players will scare the cat, causing it to dart away quickly. It may take multiple attempts to tame a Minecraft cat, so players must have prepared several raw fish in advance.
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To catch Raw Cod or Salmon in Minecraft, players can use a fishing rod or a bucket. Remember not to cook the fish, as cats only eat them raw. Once a cat in Minecraft has been tamed, it will faithfully follow the player and even teleport if necessary.
Cats can be bred by feeding two tame cats Raw Cod or Raw Salmon. Ensure at least one of the cats is free to move, as two sitting felines cannot spawn a baby cat. Baby cats will not bond with the player straightaway but need time to mature until it follows the player like a tamed cat. Feeding a kitten with raw fish will speed up the process, reducing the maturing time by 10%. When in player homes, tamed cats will often sit on beds or chests. If the player wishes to move the cat to another position, using a fishing rod on the cat will do the trick.
Minecraft is available on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox One X|S, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Android, and iOS.
