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Rabbits and cats - are they a recipe for disaster?
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I have a cat aged about 4 that I've had since he was a kitten. At the weekend I took on someones unwanted rabbit. The rabbit lives in the garden but he is coming in the house too at times. Now the cat doesnt like this and seems quite frightened to be honest. Will they ever accept each other or should I not even attempt to have them in same room?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.I had a rabbit that was only ever in her hutch at night.The rest of the time she had the freedom of the house and garden.Both the cat and dog seemed afraid of her initially but soon learned to keep out of her way(easier for the cat to do than the poor dog).Rabbits can be quite boisterous and it will be a bit daunting for your cat at first but I am sure they will learn to rub along.Incidentally,well done for not keeping the rabbit cooped up in a hutch all day.
So rather than the cat 'getting' the rabbit it's likely to be the other way round?! I had visions of turning my back for a minute and the cat attacking him but maybe not!
Oh and I hate the idea of rabbits been cooped up in a hutch all day too. Thats why I took the poor thing. They didnt want him anymore, he had barely any food, the hutch was filthy and had run out of water.
Now he has a large run on order so he can stay in the garden when it's nice and he's also running around the living room like a looney!!
Oh and I hate the idea of rabbits been cooped up in a hutch all day too. Thats why I took the poor thing. They didnt want him anymore, he had barely any food, the hutch was filthy and had run out of water.
Now he has a large run on order so he can stay in the garden when it's nice and he's also running around the living room like a looney!!
I've known rabbits and cats to live together quite happily, but a lot depends on their respective personalities. If bunny is an entire male, then he may well be quite territorial and bash the cat about - he may also try to have sex with it! So having him neutered might be a good idea. Just keep an eye on them and don't leave them alone together until you are happy they are both comfortable together.
Its a bit of work but my daddy did this when we were kids as rabbits love to burrow - he buried sheets of perspex in the same size has the run!!
they could still burrow but could not escape - apple twigs, logs and huge tubes were also order of the day as rabbits love to play and chew (they need to keep their teeth down) also when in season go to the local market and get them brussel sprouts sticks about a quid really good value for money!
they could still burrow but could not escape - apple twigs, logs and huge tubes were also order of the day as rabbits love to play and chew (they need to keep their teeth down) also when in season go to the local market and get them brussel sprouts sticks about a quid really good value for money!
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