How to Tame and Care for Pets in Minecraft

Pets are not just adorable creatures who walk behind you, they can defend you, help you hunt, and even contribute to your world's attractiveness. You are new to the game or have already visited several amazing locations, and domesticating and nurturing pets does sound very interesting. Here is a brief guide to introducing furry (or fluffy) companions to your block world.

How to Tame Pets

Different animals have different methods of taming:

• Wolves: A wild wolf found in a forest or snowy biome can simply eat bones until heart signs appear, after which it will follow you and defend you.

• Cats: Generally found on village premises, cats need raw cod or raw salmon for taming. To tame a cat, crouch and slowly approach it, feeding it fish until it shows signs of trust. Once tamed, that cat will ward off creepers; they are handy companions.

• Horses: Riding a horse by pressing the right mouse button or the action button several times will tame the horse, denoted by acceptance with a heart icon. Control of the horse requires a saddle.

• Parrots: Found in jungles, a parrot is tamed with seeds: wheat, melon, pumpkin, or beetroot seeds. Feed the parrot until hearts show up. Once tamed, they're able to mimic the sounds of nearby hostile mobs, hence serving as an early warning system.

• Foxes, Bees, and Others: Though foxes and bees don't come under the traditional form of taming, breeding and management are possible through some important items such as sweet berries for foxes and flowers for bees. 

 

Your Pet Care 

Taming is just the first part. After that, continuous caring will ensure your pet has a secure and comfortable living: 

• Healers: Pets get hurt from fighting, falling, and the environment. Feed meat for healing to wolves and fish to cats. You can watch the tail's position for wolves as it hangs low when they are unhealthy. 

• Shelter: Keeping your pet safe from any bad mobs and hazards requires a well-designed, confined, cozy home or pen. Avoid danger by putting in fences and keeping well-lit areas. 

• Travel: Donkeys and horses can use saddles and chests to make travel easier and to move things. 

• Breeding: For more pets, you can breed them with their favorite food-- two tamed, meat-fed wolves will produce a very cute puppy of their love. 

To tame and care for the pets in Minecraft is not just enjoyment; it is also a very pragmatic approach to surviving and thriving. Thus, with your grace and patience, your every adventure can have loyal little buddies.

 

Written By- Farjana Jamal,  Freelancer, India Today Gaming.