The Ultimate Guide to Feeding Your Feline Friends in Minecraft on iPad!
Hey there, fellow Minecraft adventurer! Have you ever found yourself with a loyal (or sometimes aloof) feline companion in your pixelated world and wondered, “How on earth do I keep this furry friend happy and healthy?” You're not alone! Feeding your cat in Minecraft, especially on the iPad, can seem a little tricky at first, but fear not! By the end of this super detailed guide, you'll be a pro at keeping your Minecraft kitties purring with contentment.
Let's dive right in and turn you into the ultimate cat caretaker!
Step 1: The First Encounter - Finding and Taming Your Purrfect Partner!
Before you can even think about feeding your cat, you need a cat! And not just any cat – a tamed one. Are you ready to embark on a little feline-finding adventure?
1A: Where the Wild Things Are (Cats, That Is!)
Cats in Minecraft aren't just roaming around everywhere. They have specific hangouts.
- Villages: This is your primary hunting ground! Cats often spawn in villages, usually near villagers' homes. The more villagers, the higher the chance of finding cats.
- Swamp Huts: Keep an eye out for those spooky swamp huts – black cats have a chance to spawn here with a witch!
1B: The Art of Taming – Earning Their Trust
So you've spotted a majestic Minecraft cat. Now what? You can't just walk up and offer them a steak!
- The Key Ingredient: Raw Cod or Raw Salmon. This is crucial. Cats are fish fanatics. You'll need at least one raw cod or raw salmon in your inventory.
- How to get fish: Grab a fishing rod (crafted with 3 sticks and 2 strings) and head to any body of water. Cast your line and wait for those tell-tale splashes! You'll be reeling in fish in no time.
- Approach with Caution: Cats are skittish. Approach them slowly. Don't sprint towards them, or they'll dart away.
- The Taming Process: Once you're close enough, with the raw fish in your hand, tap the "Feed" button (which will appear when you're targeting the cat). You might need to feed them a few times. You'll know it's worked when a heart particle effect appears, and a collar appears around their neck. Congratulations, you're now a proud cat owner!
Step 2: Understanding Your Cat's Hunger – Do They Even Get Hungry?
This is a common misconception! Unlike players, Minecraft cats (and other passive mobs) do not have a hunger bar. They don't need to be fed regularly to survive or to maintain their health.
2A: The Real Reason to Feed Your Cat
So, if they don't get hungry, why feed them? There are two main reasons:
- Healing: If your cat takes damage (from falling, hostile mobs, or even playful attacks from other players), feeding them will restore their health.
- Breeding: If you want to expand your feline family, feeding two tamed cats will put them into "love mode," allowing them to breed and produce a cute little kitten!
Step 3: The Menu – What Do Minecraft Cats Eat?
This is where it gets simple. Don't go trying to feed them rotten flesh or cookies (even if your real-life cat loves a sneaky crumb!).
3A: The Only Food They'll Accept
- Raw Cod: This is the easiest and most common fish to obtain.
- Raw Salmon: Slightly less common but just as effective.
That's it! No fancy gourmet meals required. Just good old raw fish.
Step 4: The Feeding Process on iPad – A Tap-by-Tap Guide
Now that you have your tamed cat and your fish, it's time for the moment of truth!
4A: Equipping the Food
- Open your inventory: Tap the "..." button at the bottom of your screen.
- Select the raw fish: Drag and drop the raw cod or raw salmon into your hotbar (the row of 9 slots at the bottom of your screen).
- Hold the food: Tap on the hotbar slot containing the raw fish to hold it in your hand.
4B: The Act of Feeding
- Approach your cat: Get close to your tamed cat.
- Look at your cat: Make sure you're pointing your crosshairs directly at your cat.
- Tap the "Feed" button: A "Feed" button will appear on your screen (usually on the right side, near your attack/jump buttons). Tap this button.
4C: Confirming Success
- Heart Particles: If you're feeding them to heal, you'll see heart particles float up from your cat, indicating their health has been restored.
- Love Mode (for breeding): If you feed two cats the fish while they are close to each other, you'll see hearts around both of them, and then a kitten will appear!
Step 5: Advanced Cat Care – Beyond Just Feeding!
You're a feeding expert now, but there's more to being a great Minecraft cat owner!
5A: Making Them Sit and Stand
- Tap to Sit/Stand: When your cat is close to you, tap the "Sit" button that appears on your screen. This will make them sit down and stay in one place. Tap it again to make them stand up and follow you. This is super useful for keeping them safe!
5B: Teleportation Tricks
- Follow Me!: If your cat is standing and you walk too far away, they will eventually teleport to you. This is a lifesaver if they get stuck or lost!
- Through Portals: Cats will also teleport with you through Nether or End portals, so you don't have to leave them behind on your grand adventures.
5C: Cat Behavior You Should Know
- Creeper Scare: Cats naturally scare Creepers away! If a Creeper gets within 6 blocks of a cat, it will turn and run in the opposite direction. Your furry protectors!
- Sleeping: Cats will sometimes sleep on beds with you. Adorable!
- Bringing Gifts: Occasionally, tamed cats will bring you a "gift" when you wake up from sleeping in a bed. These gifts can include string, feathers, raw chicken, or even rotten flesh!
Step 6: Troubleshooting Common Feeding Issues
Sometimes, things don't go as planned. Here are some quick fixes for common problems:
6A: "The 'Feed' Button Isn't Showing Up!"
- Are you holding the right food? Double-check you have raw cod or raw salmon in your hand.
- Is your cat tamed? Untamed cats won't have a "Feed" option – you'll see "Tame" instead. Go back to Step 1!
- Are you close enough? You need to be right next to your cat.
- Are you looking directly at the cat? Make sure your crosshairs are centered on your feline friend.
6B: "My Cat Won't Breed!"
- Do you have two tamed cats? You need two.
- Are they close enough? They need to be very close to each other.
- Have they been fed recently? If you just fed them to heal, they might need a moment before they are ready to breed. Give them a few seconds, or try feeding them again.
6C: "My Cat Died! What Happened?"
- Did it take damage? Cats have health, and if they take too much damage from hostile mobs, lava, fall damage, or even player attacks, they can die.
- Keep them safe: Use the "Sit" command to keep them out of harm's way, especially when exploring dangerous areas.
Frequently Asked Questions about Feeding Cats in Minecraft on iPad:
Here are 10 quick answers to common "How to" questions about your Minecraft cats!
How to heal a cat in Minecraft on iPad? Feed your cat raw cod or raw salmon. This will restore their health instantly.
How to make a cat sit down in Minecraft on iPad? Approach your tamed cat and tap the "Sit" button that appears on your screen.
How to make a cat follow you in Minecraft on iPad? Tap the "Sit" button again to make them stand up. If they are standing, they will follow you unless you get too far away, in which case they will teleport to you.
How to breed cats in Minecraft on iPad? Feed raw cod or raw salmon to two tamed cats that are close to each other. Hearts will appear, and a kitten will spawn.
How to find cats in Minecraft on iPad? Look in villages, especially near villagers' houses, or in swamp huts where black cats can spawn with witches.
How to tame a cat in Minecraft on iPad? Obtain raw cod or raw salmon, approach an untamed cat slowly, and repeatedly tap the "Tame" button until hearts appear and a collar is visible.
How to get raw fish to feed my cat in Minecraft on iPad? Craft a fishing rod (3 sticks, 2 strings) and use it in any body of water to catch raw cod or raw salmon.
How to protect my cat from dying in Minecraft on iPad? Make them sit in a safe location, keep them away from hostile mobs and hazards like lava or large drops, and heal them with raw fish if they take damage.
How to tell if my cat is hungry in Minecraft on iPad? Minecraft cats do not have a hunger bar. They only need to be fed to heal them or to breed them.
How to make my cat scare Creepers in Minecraft on iPad? Simply have your tamed cat near your base or around areas where Creepers might spawn. Creepers will automatically run away from cats within a 6-block radius.
