I have 2 cats but i want to buy my child a hamster do you think this is suitable and Will the hamster cope?

Answer 1

My sister had 4 cats and her son a little hamster called Speedy.

They had to be careful to keep the door shut but as the hamster got bigger and couldn't escape through the bars it became less of a problem.

The cats would sit around his cage watching him in his little wheel and Speedy didn't seem bothered at all.

A couple of time he did get out and he was a real trooper and took on the cats....but alas...I think the last time he escaped, I think his little heart must have gave out on him.

He was found dead on the stairs but without a single bite on him...Bless!

On the other hand...I had a flood in my attic when a pipe burst. My daughter stayed with my sister and because she thought the ceiling would come in, she took her 2 hamsters with her.

Being dwarfs....they escaped all the time....Only one came home the next day intact.
The other was found under the couch a bit chewed. It lived for a few hours after but the cats had got him good.

If you are REALLY careful and protect the wee fella then I don't think there should be a problem. What ever you do, don't get one of those cages that have the coloured tubes to run through as they fall apart and the hamster can escape easily.
Get a traditional cage with a wheel and a few wooden logs to keep the hamster occupied and there will be less chance of him escaping...And if buying dwarfs...its a mouse cage you need...That was our mistake....quickly rectified after our wee loss.

Good luck

Answer 2

It should be fine, but depending on the age of your child a hamster may not be a great idea. I'm 17 and still can't take proper care of a caged animal that can't yell and scream for attention. Younger folk do better when the animal can get right up in their face. Consider perhaps an adult small dog from the shelter to call their own? I dunno, depends on the kids, I guess. I've never found hamsters all that stimulating, though...

EDIT
I just thought about caging. You think that if the cage is up off the ground with no table space around it would keep the critter safe, but I have a cat that will scale my sugarglider cage. It's a two foot hop up to the bars, then he'll climb up the side and just chill out on the top. Be careful.

Answer 3

Should be Ok if you keep the hamster in a separate room from the cats, and only let them come near each other under strict supervision. Your child will need to be watched to make sure that she has closed the door of the cages, and doesn't handle the hamster outside the cage unless the cats are well out of the way, in case the animal is dropped.

I have had gerbils and hamsters with cats, but did learn a lesson when one of my gerbils got out because a young child had messed with the cage. The cats had access to that room, when I came home and one of them caught the gerbil. Luckily the gerbil survived, as I was able to take the gerbil to the vet. It was left with slight brain damage, but was not in pain once the wounds healed.

Be careful!

Answer 4

Yeah just keep an eye on the cats I never had an hassle with my cats and my hamster when ye have the hamster out of the cage you can buy special balls that the hamster goes into this will keep him safe just make sure the hamster is supervised so the cats don't put it flying in the ball.

Answer 5

It depends.. Some cats are friendly, others aren't, but all in all, cats are a wild animal, they hunt for food and attack. Most hamsters are in a cage so it shouldnt matter anyways. Most hamsters are scared of everything anyways, except the person who feeds them everyday, so I'm assuming the hamster would be scared of the cat. This is a hard decision, but since hamsters live in a closed environment, you should be fine getting one! As for where you place it so the cats don't knock the cage over, that's up to you. hehe

Answer 6

i use to have a hamster then a got a cat had had kittens in the end i keep one leaving me with 2 cats. The hamster and the young kitten got on very well but the mother cat killed it. i suggest you save your child the heartbreak and don't buy a hamster plus once your child is fed up with the hamster your going to be doing all the work(cleaning out it's cage every couple of days, feeding it, giving it comfort) believe me if your child is like me they will be bored with it in a couple of weeks.

Answer 7

It depends how old and responsible your child is; keep the hamster up somewhere the cats won't "harass" it. We also have 2 cats, and have had hamsters, fish, and hermit crabs. It is fine as long as they don't accidentally become "playthings" for the cats. Also, hamsters are a lot of work, so your child will need help by an adult. It'll be nice for your child to have a pet of his/her own to care for. It can be a great experience to learn kindness and gentleness. Have fun!

Answer 8

If you keep the hamster in a separate room that the cat can't get to and have you child hold the hamster in the room that the cat can't get into they will probably be fine.

Answer 9

I had a hamster and 2 cats. The hamster had a secure home/cage thingy, but we used to put the cats in a different room when I handled the hamster. Mostly he lived in my bedroom, so the cats didn't come and look at him unless I was in the room, but that was all they did - look. However saying that, I would not recommend having a hamster if you have a siamese, because they are as persistant as they are daft.

Answer 10

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