Can you have a bunny and cat in the same house?
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Can you have a bunny and cat in the same house?
Both rabbits and cats are very sociable animals and can make wonderful companions for each other – it is not unusual to find cats and rabbits playing together or grooming one another. Slowly introduce your kitten to parts of the house where she will not come into contact with the rabbits.
Can I get a bunny if I have a cat?
Yes, cats are predators, but many house cats get along quite well with rabbits. I live with two cats and four rabbits — all get along fine. Check out the blog Cat Meets Bunny for some real-life stories of introducing cats to rabbits. Not every cat/guinea pig/etc. will live successfully with a rabbit and vice versa.
Can you raise rabbits and cats together?
Rabbits and cats can be kept together, but you’ll need to secure the rabbit at first and watch any interaction they have to make it work. Put your rabbit in a cage for 2 to 3 weeks until it gets used to its new surroundings or the new cat.
Are cats harmful to rabbits?
Rabbits can be bossy and territorial, sometimes causing a wary, defensive reaction from kitty. Ideally, kitty will leave if the bunny is being too bossy but watch out for defensive swipes — this is the most common way for a rabbit to be injured by a cat companion.
How do I protect my baby rabbits from cats?
Here are our top tips for keeping cats away from rabbits:
- Cat proof fences. These have rollers at the top that spin if a cat tries to climb over them.
- Cat repellent. Cats hate the smell of citrus.
- Motion-activated sprinklers. Cats hate coming into contact with water.
- Cat proof rabbit cage.
How do cats bond with rabbits?
The cat should be let loose while the rabbit is safe in a closed cage. Let the animals get used to each other’s smell, movement, and behavior. It will take a while before you can let the rabbit loose, but try to enable the interaction at least an hour a day.
Why does my rabbit chase my cat?
The bunny may want to drive their point home though. This can lead to a rabbit chasing a cat, attempting to show their dominance. They may bite at a cat’s tail, or even try to mount them.
Can rabbit get sick from cat?
Answer: Hello, Because the Feline Calicivirus (FCV) is highly species specific, rabbits are not susceptible to feline calicivirus. Rabbits do have their own calicivirus however, called Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RHD) or Rabbit Calicivirus Disease (RCD).
How do I protect my rabbit from my cat?
Can a rabbit fight off a cat?
When cornered, rabbits can fight! Rabbits are sometimes able to fight off smaller predators, like some species of cats, by using their hind legs, claws and teeth. If a rabbit is attacking another animal, their goal is generally not to kill the predator.