This expression ultimately derives from the fable often attributed to aesop the mice in council.
Cat neck bell.
To hang a bell around a cat s neck to provide a warning.
Sometimes cats do not react well to this jingly little bell that sits just under their chin.
Of course having a perpetual ringing sound coming from their neck will make your feline very nervous.
That way whenever the cat is near or is coming in our direction we would get to know by the ringing of the bell and we can quickly run back to our holes this idea was much appreciated by the other mice.
They thought that this was the best plan.
If your cat already has anxiety it may not be a good idea to add a bell to his collar.
Finally one mouse spoke up we should tie a bell around the cat s neck.
What s the meaning of the phrase bell the cat.
Figuratively the expression refers to any task that is difficult or impossible to achieve.
Moving skilfully with indifference and above all are the image of relaxation and zen.
The bell s ring can alter your cat s mood.
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A cat bell can be annoying or stressful bells on cats collars can create repetitive annoying noises for both you and your cat.
This story tells the tale of a group of mice who were terrorised by the house cat.