However, I have a cat. Any suggestions about dealing with both? I do not intend for my rat to be eaten or threatened. I do have a spare bedroom to put the cage in at night. Help me please. I loves little ratties, they can be so sweet and funny.
2006-09-04 13:55:25 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Rats make great pets and they don't smell as much as mice. I lived in a flat with 8 pet rats and 4 cats. We had no problems. Just make sure the cage is secure and the cats are locked out of the room if you pull the rats out of the cage.
2006-09-04 16:41:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Little ratties grow in to big a** rats if loved and cared for properly. I personally just don't understand the appeal of caged or tanked pets. A pet rat would surely be a pet for the cat, for while you are away all day, that cat will be thinking about getting that rat - like Sylvester and Tweety - and you will constantly be forced to choose between which one you want to spend time with. My advice is get yourself another cat and ask your science teacher if you can get a rat for the class to take care of or keep the rat as a pet at the office or even a friend's house if you can.
Peace!
2006-09-04 20:59:38 · answer #2 · answered by carole 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my cat sleeps on the rat cage i just put a book or something on top so the rat cant push the cage lid up when the cats not there. ive never had a problem the rat is like tv to the cat its pretty funny.
2006-09-04 21:54:46 · answer #3 · answered by ♥mama♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had 3 pet rats and only had a problem with my fawn colored rat who was an escape artist. As long as you keep the rats cage clean with plenty of entertainment in there for them, clean water and fresh food, they wont think about ever leaving their humble abode.
2006-09-04 20:58:01 · answer #4 · answered by purelce 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we have rats, catsand dogs. in fact the one rat chases the cat around the house, he is terrified of this rat and both f the rats play with the big dogs. they go fo rides on their backs. alot of fun
2006-09-04 21:01:03 · answer #5 · answered by roodawgs98 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think you will have big problems. when really little the cat may chase the rat. but as it gets to adult size, unless an experienced 'ratter' it is unlikely to be really interested in trying to kill and eat it.
2006-09-04 21:28:06 · answer #6 · answered by petermorgan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rats are cool and as long as it doesn't get out you should have no problems
2006-09-04 20:57:44 · answer #7 · answered by bill j 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gross, my friend had a cat and a rat and they were friends.
2006-09-04 21:00:58 · answer #8 · answered by thought 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋