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How To Tame Cats In Minecraft

Taming cats in Minecraft is a rewarding experience—these feline friends not only make great companions, but also help keep creepers at bay. Cats spawn as stray cats in villages and swamp huts, with several unique cat variants like tuxedo, calico cats, and the popular tamed gray tabby cat. The tamed gray tabby exists as a beloved skin for many players.

What Do Cats Eat In Minecraft?

In Minecraft, cats eat raw cod and raw salmon. These raw fish are used to tame stray cats, heal an injured tamed cat, and speed up baby cat growth. When a player holds either of these in hand, nearby stray cats will slowly approach. Feeding them repeatedly will eventually tame them. This process can also help both the cat and player bond, especially if the cat reminds the mobile cat's owner of a user's deceased pet rabbit or other baby animals.

Do Cats Eat Tropical Fish In Minecraft?

No, cats do not eat tropical fish in Minecraft. Although tropical fish are used to breed or tame other animals like axolotls, Minecraft cats only respond to raw cod and raw salmon for taming or healing. So if your pet cat seems uninterested, it’s likely you’re offering the wrong fish.

How To Find Cats In Minecraft

Cats can be found in two main places:

  • Villages – Untamed cats spawn naturally in villages if there are at least 5 beds and no more than 4 cats in the area. Each cat that spawns has a random skin. These village cat spawns may include siamese cat, british shorthair, and two calico cats with yellow and blue eyes.

  • Swamp Huts – Only black cats always spawn next to the witch inside swamp huts when the world is generated. You might find one untamed black cat or more depending on the biome generation.

If you're exploring, expect to find up to twenty stray cats across naturally spawned cats in different areas.

Taming Cats In Minecraft

To tame a cat in Minecraft:

  • Find a stray cat near a village

  • Hold raw cod or raw salmon

  • Slowly approach the cat—don’t chase it

  • Please wait for the cat to come to you, then feed it raw fish

  • Hearts will appear once it’s tamed

Once tamed, it becomes your tamed cat and wears a cat's collar. A sitting cat will stay put, while a standing tamed cat will follow you around. If you have multiple standing tamed cats, they can be helpful in scaring away creepers as cats scare them naturally.

What's The Rarest Cat In Minecraft?

The Jellie cat is considered one of the rarest cat variants. It was designed after a real-life cat owned by the YouTuber GoodTimesWithScar and added to the game after a community cat contest. It's a gray-and-white cat with green eyes and only appears through random chance like other various cat breeds. This ninth cat is loved by players for its unique look.

How To Breed Cats In Minecraft

To breed cats, follow these steps:

  • Tame two cats using raw cod or raw salmon

  • Feed each tamed cat more raw fish

  • Hearts will appear, and a baby cat will spawn near them

Breeding also gives a small amount of XP, and the kitten usually has one of the parents’ appearances. Just like other baby animals, the kitten can grow faster if fed.

How To Spawn A Cat In Minecraft

You can spawn a cat using a cat spawn egg in creative mode or by meeting conditions for natural spawning:

  • In Villages – At least 5 beds and 1 villager, with fewer than 5 cats nearby

  • Swamp Huts – Black cats always spawn at world generation

Alternatively, you can use a command:

/summon minecraft:cat ~ ~ ~

How To Summon A Specific Cat In Minecraft

To summon a specific cat, like a black cat, use this command:

/summon minecraft:cat ~ ~ ~ {CatType:10}

Each number represents a different cat variant (e.g., 10 is for black cats, 5 is for siamese cat, etc.). The game includes seven more cat textures beyond the basic ones.

How To Summon A Specific Cat In Minecraft Bedrock

In Bedrock Edition, summoning specific variants works a bit differently. Use this command to summon a black cat:

/summon cat ~ ~ ~ minecraft:black

Or specify cat textures if supported by the current version syntax. Some versions may not allow detailed skin control like Java Edition.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cats In Minecraft

Do Cats Teleport In Minecraft?

Yes, tamed cats teleport to their owner if they move more than 12 blocks away. However, cat teleportation doesn’t occur if:

  • They’re sitting (cat sitting)

  • You’re in another dimension

  • You’re underwater or sleeping

Even unnamed cats or only the tamed cat in the party will cat teleports to you. If you're wondering why only one cat followed you, check if the other cats were sitting

Can Cats Get On Boats In Minecraft?

Yes! Like many mobs, cats enter nearby boats. Once inside, they stay until removed manually or until the boat is broken. This can be handy if you want to transport them across water in mobile cat setups.

What Happens When A Cat Dies?

When a cat dies entity (from falling or being attacked), it lets out a sound from the friendly creatures sound category. A cat dies mob may also leave a sad emotional impact if it was your pet cat. Some players build memorials for their tamed cats owned, especially if they had a tuxedo cat’s texture or reminded them of real pets.

Conclusion

Minecraft cats are more than just cute companions—they protect you from creepers and phantoms, bring you gifts, and follow you around. Whether you want a black cat from a swamp hut or are trying to breed a rare Jellie, knowing how to tame, feed, and summon them makes your blocky world more fun and secure.

From wild cat to loyal feline friend, cats are a great addition to your Minecraft adventure—whether you have two cats, two sitting cats, or just one. And yes, even unnamed cats deserve a spot in your world.