Hello, I have a bunny and a cat... but I live in two different homes. My bunny is with me in my college residence and my cat is at my permanant home. For thanksgiving, my bunny and cat are going to meet for the first time. I will be supervising when my bunny is out of the cage. My Cat is very lazy and basically just lies there all day. (she wont chase a mouse if it's in front of her) My bunny is new, curious and friendly. She does not bite. Do you think they will get a long?
2006-10-06 03:56:04 · 13 answers · asked by Sammy 5 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I had a rabbit and a cat that were best friends. My rabbit used to chase my cat. If the cat got tired of it she would just jump up on a chair so the rabbit couldn't get her!
2006-10-06 04:03:16 · answer #1 · answered by msnite1969 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First I would make sure that supervision is enforced.
Cats by nature will and do chase and kill rabbits. If they had been raised together then I would say you wouldn't have a problem. But since this is the first time that they have been in contact with each other, you will have a problem. Even two cats when they first are put together in the same home, will not be friendly, they have to get used to each other before they will bond.
So taking two different species and putting them in close proximity is going to be tough on both animals as their natural instincts will most likely to come to the fore front of their minds.
So I wouldn't let them get to close if you can help it. Let the cat come forward and meet the rabbit on his own terms -don't force the issue.
2006-10-06 04:08:46 · answer #2 · answered by Dale 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can get along it has been proven in the past. The question is will the bunny be too afraid and if it is that could cause problems, see bunnies when scared are prone to heart attacks.
The cat will with out a doubt be curious about the bunny and will let it know that it is its home and not the bunnies. Just be careful they do not know eachother and have not been with eachother and may show their dominance.
2006-10-06 04:03:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This sounds dangerous to me! Your rabbit might be fine as long as the cat does not enter his cage, and the cat might be fine as long as the rabbit stays put. And worse, if your rabbit gets chased by the cat it might end up having a heart attack. My rabbit nearly died when it first came home, just because I accidentally slammed a door. It would be a good idea to introduce each other on neutral grounds first of all. Your rabbit will not be afraid because it does not know what a cat is. But hey, give it a go, with a LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT of attention.
Good Luck!
2006-10-06 06:21:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on the two animals. Animals to a certain degree are almost as individually unique in character as humans. You can take two people and stick them in a room together and they'll get along just fine. Stick two other people in a room together and they'll fight like crazy. I'd say you may have a more difficult time if the rabbit is a male. If the rabbit is a male, there is a chance he might try mounting and breeding the cat.
Good Luck!
2006-10-06 05:37:36 · answer #5 · answered by devilishblueyes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a pet Bengal and a lop bunny...my cat was afraid of the bunny, and the bunny constantly wanted to play with it.
Every pet is different. I would keep your cat supervised and on a lead if possible.
2006-10-06 04:04:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-18 22:20:26 · answer #7 · answered by grewe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah!! My bunny climbs all over my 2 80 lb goldens, Im sure they will be fine. I even have 2 cats that are afraid of my ratties.
2006-10-06 03:59:11 · answer #8 · answered by I ♥ my fjords! 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well not all cats are the same but mine are always around the cage wating to take a bite at mine but it could be becouse i live in the country and they eat squirrels and other little animals
2006-10-06 04:18:10 · answer #9 · answered by farmer boy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends, I wouldn't leave them together unsupervised. I have dogs at my house that would kill my bunny lola if she were running loose outside, but if she's inside and i'm w/ them together they won't touch her. Good luck
2006-10-06 04:04:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋