I'm thinking about adoting a rabbit but I don't know how he/she will get along with my 2 yr. old female cat. I've done a lot of research before hand but have never really concluded if they are ok around another species (especially a cat). my female kitty is a very passive cat and doesn't really care about any new additions so I don't think she'll be that aggresive. she's a very sweet cat. but, I just don't know about the rabbit. is there any type of breed that gets along well with cats or dogs? since I have a cat, should I adopt a male or female rabbit? I already know what rabbits eat and how to take care of them etc. he/she will probably be spayed/neutered. even though I'm only getting one. I don't want any accidents. this is the only thing that is keeping me from adopting one at the moment. I'm not sure. my vet doesn't really know if rabbit and cats tolerate each other well or not. I'm kind of leaning towards a female. which do you think? Thanks!
2006-09-21 10:34:07 · 18 answers · asked by *miss lily* 3 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
kittystar: you're just a smart alek!! I didn't mean it like that. I just don't know if the rabbit will tolerate the cat.
2006-09-21 10:41:27 · update #1
I don't play sick jokes loser!!! especially when somebody is joking about abusing an animal!! what a dumba ss you are!
2006-09-21 11:22:59 · update #2
I have 2 cats and a rabbit and they get along great. We did a slow introduction, seperating the animals then allowing short visits but after about 2 weeks they were just fine with each other. One of the cats hissed for a while but he's over that. I think that it can work out great you just have to go slow and not pressure anyone to being great buddies, they may always just tolerate each other. I don't think the gender of the rabbit matters as long as it is fixed.
2006-09-21 10:54:47 · answer #1 · answered by Lady 5 · 7⤊ 0⤋
Rabbits And Cats
2016-12-17 13:47:57 · answer #2 · answered by lineback 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ive two examples for you. 1.my first cat had never seen a rabbit and a neighbours rabbit got into our garden. the cat began to stalk the rabbit, when it got near the rabbit leapt in the air and kung foo style kicked the catacrosss the lawn!!! 2. i now have two new cats and an old rabbit. one of the cats likes the rabbit, never chases her and likes to curl up next to her on a blanket. The rabbit for the most part ignores him or sometimes lunges to tell him to back off, but ive never had a problem with them and would trust tat cat 100% around the rabbit. the other cat however is a big hunter and started stalking the rabbit, after a few weeks of me telling the cat off or shooing him away he seems to accept that the rabbit is a no chase zone. iwouldn'tt however trust him alone with her. isupposee what im saying is they are all different, most rabbits can hold their own against a cat but you do need to take into account the size and temperament of each animal.
2016-03-16 04:15:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the individual animals. Meaning, there is no type or breed of cats or rabbits that get along better or worse with each other.
Best bets though would be a larger breed of rabbit. Small ones may cause the cat's prey drive it kick in and a larger one may be accepted more as another cat than a prey animal.
There are rabbit rescue groups. Look for one in your area. Chances are they have a bunny that likes cats and won't be freaked out. They offer return services too, so that if it doesn't work out, you will have somewhere to take the bunny.
Good Luck
2006-09-21 10:48:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
This depends mostly on the cat. My previous cats were outdoor and often ate rabbits. Indoor cats have no trouble at all sharing space though. My friends have rabbits and cats together inside.
Hails,
Silence
2006-09-21 12:07:39 · answer #5 · answered by Silent One 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I had a pet rabbit and a pet cat at the same time. When I brought the rabbit home we were all worried that the cat would chase the rabbit (you know prey / predator thing). We were surprised as all heck when the rabbit chased the cat!!! She wanted to play. They became great friends and the cat also taught the rabbit to use the litterbox. (Burying it was another story-we had to get a DEEP litter pan as the rabbit would fling the litter across the kitchen floor when she tried to bury it!)
2006-09-21 11:01:13 · answer #6 · answered by msnite1969 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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I'm thinking about adoting a rabbit but I don't know how he/she will get along with my 2 yr. old female cat. I've done a lot of research before hand but have never really concluded if they are ok around another species (especially a cat). my female kitty is a very passive cat and...
2015-08-20 08:45:06 · answer #7 · answered by Robina 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
we have a rabbit and then we got a kitten,12wks old,so we decided to try something we put the kitten in the cage with the rabbit,at first they kinda checked each other out but they didnt fight.well today they are best friends,but the kitten grew into a cat and cant fit in the cage.I think if you get a kitten and a young rabbit they will be fine.
2006-09-21 10:42:27 · answer #8 · answered by shepardman1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes they will be fine together. Just keep an eye on the kitty for a few days when you get the bun. if they seem fine together then you can leave them alone. The rabbit may try to be dominat so the cat but thats just normal.
2006-09-21 12:28:41 · answer #9 · answered by Rivv 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely! If you get a Checkered or Flemish Giant, it will grow to be bigger than your cat. They will be great friends.
I would steer toward a female. I had a male rabbit that started trying to hump my scottie when he started maturing sexually. That stopped when I had him neutered, but the damage was done. My Scottie didn't want to be left alone with the rabbit - ever.
2006-09-21 10:44:21 · answer #10 · answered by north79004487 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋