How To Tame A Cat In Minecraft

Do you like cats? Well, why not add some of these feline friends to your own Minecraft world! These little guys can be great companions as well as scare away those pesky Creepers! Let me teach you how to tame a cat in Minecraft for your very own cat.

Minecraft Cat Variant – Spawn Location – Taming Matrix

We’ve put together a quick reference matrix for you to bookmark or print. This will provide you with an at-a-glance reminder for handling your cats, be they tamed or untamed!

What Items Do I Need To Tame A Cat In Minecraft

To tame a stray cat, you will need either Raw Cod or Raw Salmon. It normally takes anywhere from 1-10 fish for the cat to become tamed (depending on RNG), though it is best to have 10 or more raw fish as cats can still be untamed by the 10th fish.

Where Do I Find Cats In Minecraft

Obviously you cannot tame a cat without first finding it. However, determining where to look for your desired feline companion differs depending on what variant of cat you wish to tame. Each cat variant spawns in specific places. This section will discuss both cat spawn locations as well as the different cat variants. 

What Are The 11 Minecraft Cat Variants

There are 11 cat variants Black, British Shorthair, Calico, Jellie, Persian, Ragdoll, Red, Siamese, Tabby, Tuxedo, and White. There is also a wild cat that is a bit different to the rest called the Ocelot. This feline friend can only be found in jungle biomes at Y-level 63+. You can tell you have found an Ocelot by their yellow coat with black spots on it.

Where Do Cat’s Spawn In Minecraft

Tameable cats spawn in villages with at least five claimed beds by villagers within 48 blocks of each other. Up to four cats can spawn, any more than that and the cats will despawn. Additionally, ocelots can be found in jungle biomes above Y-level 63+. Black cats can also be found in Witch Huts (Swamp Huts), so when you come across a witch’s hut, be sure to bring your materials and check for a black cat. Black cats may also spawn in villages along with other cats but only during a full moon.

What Is the Cat Taming Process

When you go to tame cats, make sure you don’t startle them. Slowly crouch-walk until the cat starts walking towards you, close enough to where you can right-click the fish on them. Right-click the cat while holding your Raw Cod or Raw Salmon until you see hearts above their head, once you see the hearts, then you know you have successfully tamed your cat.

How Do I Get Raw Fish Cod or Raw Salmon

Since raw fish is required to tame and feed cats, it is useful information to know how fishing works in Minecraft. To start fishing, you need three sticks and two strings to craft a fishing rod. Now that you have a fishing rod, you need to find a water source. Any water source will work whether that be a 1×1 hole in the ground or a nice vast ocean.

What Is Love / Breeding Mode

To make your cats breed with each other you must first tame the stray cat and make sure they aren’t ordered to sit by right-clicking them with an empty hand. You can right-click them with either Raw Cod or Raw Salmon to make them enter love mode. Once they have bred, the kitten will get the coat of one of the parents and the parents can not enter love mode again for 5 minutes. When you have your first kitten it will take 20 minutes for them to grow up (one minecraft day) or you can start feeding them fish to reduce their growth time by 10%.

What Are Some Additional Cat Behavior & Items

If you want to give your cat a name you could find yourself a Name Tag. Name tags are usually found in abandoned mineshafts and woodland mansions, there’s also a chance to get them while fishing or from a librarian villager. There’s another item called a Lead that you can use, it keeps your cat leashed to you at all times unless you go a little too far then the it will automatically disconnect from the cat.

How To Heal Your Minecraft Cat

Did your cat take a bit of fall damage or did those pesky mobs hit your cat? Well fear not, for you can heal them with a simple right-click of a Raw Cod or Raw Salmon.  Feeding your cat fish like this will heal them.

• Note: Keep in mind that unlike wolves, a cat’s tail does not indicate how much HP they have.

How To Change Your Minecraft Cat’s Collar Color

With a rainbow of colors at your fingertips, you can transform your feline friends into walking masterpieces. Simply grab your favorite Dye, approach your cat with a gentle hand, and then – with a quick right-click – witness the magic unfold! Watch as the drab default collar change colors like magic, and now your cat’s collar appears more vibrant!

Secret Gifts In The Night From Your Furry Friends

When you have a tamed cat and you sleep there is a chance for your tamed cat to move towards you and sleep next to you. When this happens there is a 70% chance that your cat will give you an item when you wake. This only occurs when you sleep at night, thunderstorms during the day don’t count and if your cat is sitting you have a 0% chance to get a gift.

Gift Name	Weight	Chance	1 in …
Rabbit’s Foot Rabbit Hide String Rotten Flesh FeatherRaw Chicken	10 (5⁄31)	16.13%	6.2
Phantom Membrane	2 (1⁄31)	3.22%	31

Conclusion

Taming a cat in Minecraft can add a touch of domestic charm to your adventurous world. With a little patience and some raw fish, you can turn a wary stray into a loyal companion. Remember, cats are more than just cute pets; they’re also effective deterrents against pesky Creepers. By understanding their behavior, breeding habits, and the various cat breeds available, you can create a feline family that perfectly suits your Minecraft lifestyle. So, grab your fishing rod, explore villages and jungles, and embark on your journey to find the perfect purrfect companion.