Minecraft Cat: How to Tame, Breed & Feed Cuties
Last updated: Mar 31, 2025 • 5 min readOne of the best things about the Minecraft world is the fact that you can find lots of adorable animals. Dogs, cats, wolves, foxes… they will all serve as your faithful companion during your journey.
If you love real-life cats, then you will for sure want a tamed Minecraft Cat. I mean, who wouldn’t? They are one of the best pets available in this game.
They are not so easy to find, though. Nevertheless, in this guide, you will learn everything you must know about cats in Minecraft. Continue reading to get more information about:
- Where to find cats in Minecraft;
- How to tame a stray cat;
- How to breed cats in this game.
What Are Cats in Minecraft?
Cats are considered passive and tameable mobs that can be found on Minecraft Bedrock Edition and Java Edition.
At first, Mojang decided the only way to get cats was by taming an Ocelot, but that changed in recent updates.
Types of Minecraft Cats
There are 10 different types of cats that can be found all over the world of Minecraft.
Each cat variant is only different in their looks - their behavior as a pet is still the same.
Comparison Table
The Behavior of a Cat in Minecraft
Just as it happens in real life, the cats in this game have specific behaviors.
Naturally, this only applies to a tamed pet cat - don’t expect an untamed cat to trust you!
Pro tip:
Do you want to know how to tame other mobs? Then, read our Foxes in Minecraft guide so you can master the beautiful art of taming these cute animals too!
They Love to Sit and Sleep All Day Long
If you ever had these companions in real life, then you know how lazy they are.
They will probably be sitting all day long while you are out there trying to find a Minecraft Axolotl.
Let them rest - they’ll be as happy as they can be. If you see them sleeping in a high location, don’t worry - cats don’t take fall damage.
Cats will Bring You a Gift
When you go to sleep, a cat in Minecraft has the chance to bring you a lovely gift.
It can be some raw chicken, rotten flesh, a dead fish… Who knows? They are just full of surprises.
Pro tip:
Cats in this game love to sit on active furnaces - they really enjoy the heat! They also like beds, but not as much as someone would believe.
They Keep Mobs Away
Are you tired of annoying Creepers trying to blow your house?
Get a pet cat and your problems will be gone! They keep Phantoms, Creepers, and other mobs away, which is terrific for safety purposes.
How to Tame a Cat in Minecraft
Do you know what cats love more than sleeping and sitting on Furnaces? Raw fish and Raw Cod!
So, if you want to tame a cat, then you better get the right food before proceeding.
Find a Stray Cat
Now, finding stray cats is not as easy as most people would believe. You need to look for villages with at least one villager and four beds.
Nonetheless, they might not spawn there at all. The taming process is easy, but you still need patience to find a location where cats spawn.
Feed Stray Cats with Raw Fish
Once you’ve found the strays, slowly approach to give them some food.
If you walk too fast, you will scare them. Be sure to stand at an appropriate distance before you decide to give them food.
Once you are close enough, give the cat some raw fish or raw cod - they will love it!
Still, you need to gain their trust, and that might take a while. Red hearts will appear once you have a successfully tamed cat!
How to Breed a Cat in Minecraft
First, you need to have two tamed cats in the same place. This procedure doesn’t work with strays, so be sure to follow our previous step before continuing.
Two Tamed Cats + Raw Salmon = Baby Kitten
Once you have the two cats together, give them some delicious food. It can be raw salmon, fish, or cod - they will still love it.
The cats will enter in love mode, which results in a tiny baby kitten being spawned. You don’t need to tame this kitty - it will trust you no matter what.
There you go! You are now one step closer to creating your own cat army.
Do you know what would be awesome? Having a marvelous Minecraft Castle full of kittens! The sky’s the limit when it comes to the things you can do in this game.
Minecraft Cat FAQ
What Do Cats Eat in Minecraft?
They love eating raw fish, mainly salmon, cod, and regular fish. Note that they prefer raw food overcooked food.
Are Cats Useful in Minecraft?
Yes, they are! They keep annoying mobs away. Besides, they bring you valuable gifts.
Why Isn’t My Ocelot Turning into a Cat?
This is no longer possible - Mojang removed the feature to turn ocelots into tamed cats in the Village and Pillage Update back in 2019.