Its a stray cat and it only comes to me. I feed it almost every day and it mews whenever it sees me. Sadly i cant adopt it cuz my rabbits will be afraid it. Will it eat my rabbits?
2007-07-07 06:24:24 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
I let my rabbits run around the house btw.
2007-07-07 06:50:17 · update #1
Well, it is not that simple. Yes, a cat that rubs the side of it's head on you (or anything) is "scenting". But if the cat rubs the top of it's head or bumps it's head or nose, it is saying I love your. And, also, when they put their scent on something they are claiming it as their's. My cats own their entire world! It is probably scenting you to claim you - a definite sign of wanting to give and recieve affection.
Maybe you could do a couple of things for it, even if you can't take it in yourself. First, if you can get it spayed/neutered and get it shots and wormer. That is basic. Then try putting it on a waiting list at a no-kill shelter. Maybe you could use one room to let it stay in until it's place comes up at the shelter. It is hard thinking of putting it in a cage, I know. But if you leave it outside, one day you will just never see it again. Unless you live in a constantly warm climate, life is cruel out there. Even if you do, it is. Do what you can.
2007-07-07 08:06:09 · answer #1 · answered by pookabun1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you keep the rabbits in a pen or cage? If so than as long as you keep an eye on them they should be fine. rabbits are usually big enough to hold their own with household cats. They are also usually too big for a cat to eat. I think that if you are able to defiantly adopt the cat. He/she seems friendly and has chosen you to be it's owner. just make sure to have the cat spayed or neutered and get it all it's shots.
My cat Copernicus was the same way. He was a stray and Started coming to me all the time but just me. He was always meowing and purring. one day he showed up with a large cut on his head so I took him to the vets and while there I had him tested for any feline diseases (I have 2 other cats to think about) and got him vaccinated etc etc. He is the most cuddly and loving cat. He is so sweet and I am so thankful he is in my life, Marchello and Ophelia (my other 2 cats) are lest than thrilled but over the past 5 years they have learned to co habituate. I wish you the best of luck
2007-07-07 06:43:43 · answer #2 · answered by Leah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do your rabbits run around the house/yard freely? If they are in a rabbit hutch the cat wouldnt bother them, and even if they arent, they might still get along. I had a cat and a rabbit once that were best friends. As for it rubbing its head against you, yes it likes you. It is trying to leave its scent on you. I would adopt it if you can, and introduce it to the rabbits gradually with its claws clipped.
2007-07-07 06:35:59 · answer #3 · answered by Daria 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No! Cat's won't eat full grown rabbits! Unsupervised little baby bunnies who are hopping around the yard are a different story! Yes, that cat loves you because you bring it food and is showing you how much it appreciates it by rubbing it's head on your feet and ankles. It trusts you, unlike the other people because you have earned it. There is no need to "keep" this cat because it is already your cat! Continue to do what you have been and the cat will live where ever it decides. But, you will always be it's owner because you are the one who feeds it! Until it finds another source of food, rest assured that it will be your cat!
2007-07-07 06:36:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cats have little glands just below their eyes that make a scent. We can't smell it but other cats can. When a cat rubs its face on something, it is 'claiming' it by putting its scent on it.
Cats and rabbits can get along if they're raised together, so you might be right about the cat being dangerous to your rabbits.
Also, well a lot of people will disagree with me on this, but I think a lot of feral cats would rather remain feral.
2007-07-07 06:33:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If a cat rubs his head on anything, it's putting oil glands on it so other cats know that that thing is theirs and to tell them to back off. But inthis case the cat either wants food or is thanking you for the food. As for the rabbit, keep it in a room and keep the door shut because you don't want to try and risk just putting it high because cats have dexterity and high ability to jump.
2007-07-07 06:38:43 · answer #6 · answered by ~aShLeY~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats have scent glands on it's cheeks and chin (probably other places too, but those are the only ones I'm aware of), so when it's rubbing it's head against your feet, it's leaving it's scent there to tell other cats that you are his! nobody else can take you from him! And he will probably get along just fine with your rabbits.
2007-07-07 06:33:58 · answer #7 · answered by Jesus_lover 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-20 04:43:08 · answer #8 · answered by xie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when a cat rubs its face on you, its scenting you. they have "scent glands" in their cheeks.
there is a high possibility because the cat is a stray that it will eat your rabbits. i remember when i was a kid i was on my gramma's farm and her cat just had kittens. i went to go see them and she has just killed a bunny for them to eat :(
i've seen it with my own eyes and wouldn't take the chance.
2007-07-07 06:32:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it doesnt only like you but it owns you! and as long as you keep the rabbits in a cage or in a different room the cat wont bother them.
2007-07-07 06:34:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋