Nose ring and earrings on a cat

The bronze figure is Egyptian, from the late period (after 600 BC), from the collections of the British Museum.  In addition to the gold rings, the figure has "a silvered collar round its neck and a silver protective wedjat eye amulet.

I'm wondering whether such adornments were placed on the bronze for symbolic/reverential reasons, or whether they portray an actual practice of the time.  Does anyone know if the Egyptians pierced the ears and noses of their cats?  Crazy cat lady - any thoughts??

Photo via Uncertain Times, which has lots of interesting material.