I am having my sisters cat for the winter. As she thinks its too cold outside for him in his hutch. The thing is I have 2 cats both female and both spayed. The rabbit has also been neutered. How can I introduce them. Do I let the rabbit run free and the cats in the cat boxes or the other way round. Will the cats eventually get used to the rabbit and vise versa. Will the cats attack the rabbit. Any hints or tips or general advice would be greatly appreciated. The rabbit is about the same size as the cats.
2007-12-19 15:55:41 · 14 answers · asked by brummie_bykerbabe 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
If the rabbit is an adult, the cats are unlikely to attempt to bother it.
The rabbit will box the cats, and generally make their lives miserable - probably...
Don't worry about it, it will do the cats good to have their egos dented a little and they can escape by going up!
2007-12-19 17:53:43 · answer #1 · answered by JA12 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I First Brought My House Rabbit Home As A baby My Cat Tried To Chase Her And Play With Her, But As She Got Bigger The Cat Didn't Scare Her Anymore. Now The Rabbit Chases The Cat! She Only Wants To Say Hi But The Cat Gets Very Irritated With Her!
As The Rabbit Is The Same Size As The Cats I Don't Think You Will Have To Much Problems With Them......They Might Chase It To Begin With But Im Sure They Will Soon Get Used To It
2007-12-20 06:38:23 · answer #2 · answered by Steph T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi.
I have 5 cats... 2 are outside (neutered) farm cats that kill mice and one even killed a gopher... 3 are inside cats.
I want to let you know NONE of my cats have ever bothered our rabbit... - in the summer the rabbit lives in an outdoor hutch and gets hopped around the lawn on a harness and leash.. the cats sometimes come to visit and sniff noses etc.. the rabbit doesnt much care...
now that it is winter our rabbit lives in an enclosed pen in the basement (made from 2x4's and chicken wire) it has no roof and one of the younger cats likes to go in there and sleep...The rabbit gets brought up to the main floor to hop around loose every now and again and the cats dont really pay it much attention...
ultimately it will depend on your cats and maybe how much running the rabbit does (cats like to chase things)... introduce them slowly keep the rabbit in the hutch at first for the nights and days you cannot supervise until you are confident they are ok together..
I also used to work at an SPCA animal shelter we often let the rabbits loose in the cat room for excercise and never had a problem
never let your bunny loose in a room where there are electric cords.
2007-12-20 02:08:21 · answer #3 · answered by CF_ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A rabbit will stand up for itself if its being pestered, if the cat gets too close for comfort, the rabbit will defend itself with a claw or a punch. The cat then will learn not to approach it and eventually they will settle in together respecting each other's space.
2007-12-19 19:39:40 · answer #4 · answered by Sparky 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some cats will devour rabbits. My mom's cat as quickly as introduced a wild rabbit it replaced into in the midst of killing into the homestead. i don't think of i could flow away rabbits exterior unattended until eventually they have been in a hutch or different secure section.
2016-10-02 03:41:18 · answer #5 · answered by southand 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my cat who has now died was once stalking my neighbours rabbit, that had escaped into our garden. The cat got the shock of its life, as it got up close the rabbit lept up and kicked her sending her flying.
I now own two rabbits and two young cats and ive never worried. Unless their is a bog size difference or the cats are particuarly aggresive i wouldnt worry to much.
2007-12-20 10:07:03 · answer #6 · answered by slsvenus 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Am I reading this right??? Your sister keeps a cat in a hutch?
2007-12-19 20:22:42 · answer #7 · answered by Happy Dayz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
BAD idea...Wow. My mother has angora socks, and my cats are always chewing on them. Plus bunnies are docile, so they probably wouldn't do much besides scratch a little if your cat decided to munch on his cotton tail.
I introduced my ferret because the petshop guy said they'd get along well. My ferret likes to play tag with my cat, although she's always it, and my cat just likes to run. :) My baby and her are good friends. Pirate and Bandit. Cat and Ferret. BFFs forever.
2007-12-19 16:00:38 · answer #8 · answered by goldfisheatingdandelions 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
its quite normal for a cat to chase a rabbit
2007-12-19 16:00:07 · answer #9 · answered by fozz 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dont worried the cat wont attack the rabbit.Just let they free each other
2007-12-19 16:04:33 · answer #10 · answered by carlos mora 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋