How old does a cat usually need to be to catch mice?

Author portrait of Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

Healthcare Technology Correspondent

How old does a cat usually need to be to catch mice?

Cats can usually catch mice when they are 3-4 months old. Although cats are born to catch mice, not all cats are like this. Only cats that are interested in prey and are good at catching will catch mice. Now Most domestic cats in cities have abundant food, so they won't be very interested when they see mice.