Bats!

[The Doctor]

How do I discourage my cats from hunting bats?

[Peter W.]

Post by The Doctor
How do I discourage my cats from hunting bats?

Bats tend to hang in places that should be inaccessible to cats, such as attics, chimneys, hollow trees and similar. The best way to discourage your cats from hunting them is to exclude the cats from where they rest. Given the difference in size, that should be straightforward.

Also, make absolutely sure your cats are current on their rabies shots, and up-to-date on their systemics against fleas, mites and other vermin.

[The Doctor]

Post by Peter W.

Post by The Doctor
How do I discourage my cats from hunting bats?

Bats tend to hang in places that should be inaccessible to cats, such as
attics, chimneys, hollow trees and similar. The best way to discourage
your cats from hunting them is to exclude the cats from where they rest.
Given the difference in size, that should be straightforward.
Also, make absolutely sure your cats are current on their rabies shots,
and up-to-date on their systemics against fleas, mites and other vermin.

The bat came close to the day time resting palce for cats
namely the gazebo

[Peter W.]

Post by The Doctor
The bat came close to the day time resting palce for cats
namely the gazebo

If bats are gathering in such a structure, it is because their natural roosting places have either been compromised, or removed, or damaged. If you provide them with proper accommodations, they will remain with you - great for pest insects - and be safe from and for your cats.

Look into Bat Houses - available from Amazon, as well as many other sources. They work.