Bobcats are known for being incredible hunters. These predators are wildly successful. ... Their favorite prey is the rabbit, but bobcats will eat many animals, such as birds, lizards, snakes, and other small mammals. Yes, that includes your cat, if it's in a place that a bobcat can reach it.

Will a bobcat kill a house cat?

Would A Bobcat Kill A House Cat? Bobcats do not usually kill a house cat because they are their feline companions. Bobcats hunt and consume a wide range of mammals, from tree squirrels to deer, but they also prey on goats, fowl, and domestic pets including rabbits, cats, and dogs.

Are bobcats dangerous to house cats?

Bobcats are a rarely seen animal, but that doesn't mean they aren't around. They can weigh up to 40 pounds which makes them very dangerous to humans as well as pets. ... A highly fatal disease of domestic felines, Cytavxzoonosis, is carried and transmitted by bobcats. Bobcats are generally pretty shy, solitary creatures.