We have a precious little lop, but my boyfriend really wants to get a cat. Is that do-able?
(12-08-2008 03:44 PM)SiSiQuesi Wrote: [ -> ]We have a precious little lop, but my boyfriend really wants to get a cat. Is that do-able?
Depends on the kitty. I have four bunnies and a German Shepherd/Chow mix. Bella (my doggy) loves the bunnies and kisses on them all the time. Best thing in my experience is to let them meet first. Hold on to the bunny and let them sniff eachother. Youll know right away if it isnt going to work out. Might work out better if you get a kitten/young cat. Hope that helps!
(12-08-2008 03:44 PM)SiSiQuesi Wrote: [ -> ]We have a precious little lop, but my boyfriend really wants to get a cat. Is that do-able?
I have a house bunny, a mini lop, 5.5 years old. I have recently ( 1 year ago) 'adopted' a family members cat. She is 19 years old. She gets on really well with him. She doesn't bother with him, she sleeps most of the day!
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I don't know about an energetic kitten though! Might be keen to 'play'!
. But if you get a kitten and let it get use to the rabbit at a young age, it might be ok!
To begin with, we holded on to the cat, and bent down to let the rabbit see us holdng her. He sniffed her tail and then hoped away. She just stared at him. But, she didn't try to attack him or anything, which is good!
There has been times when they have just walked/hopped past each other with no problems!
But all animals are different!
Most rabbits compare greatly in size to cats, so they do well. But for when they first meet, let the rabbit run around the house, and stand perfectly still with the cat on a leash, only letting it watch your little bunny.
Only If You Train Both Of The pets you downt want the bunny being eaten
My girlfriend gave me a cat and two rabbits last Christmas. I was thinking that time when these two animals can go and live together. As days passes by they treat each other as they are the same. My cats fight with my dog when Barky will start to go near the rabbits. Training and showing them how you love them will really affect their feelings too though they are just animals.
They should be fine, just make sure you introduce them properly (you can look up tips on google on how to do an introduction correctly) and never leave the cat and rabbit lose unattended. Even if they react well to each other, don't take the chance of leaving them out running around alone together. But yes, rabbits and cats can live together just fine as long as the owner knows how to handle the situation.
(08-07-2010 01:59 PM)Iandres Wrote: [ -> ]They should be fine, just make sure you introduce them properly (you can look up tips on google on how to do an introduction correctly) and never leave the cat and rabbit lose unattended. Even if they react well to each other, don't take the chance of leaving them out running around alone together. But yes, rabbits and cats can live together just fine as long as the owner knows how to handle the situation.
Yes , you are absolutely right !
If the cat is too small then they might get along, rabbits are very sensitive animals. When I introduced 2 rabbits to my cat he chased both of my little rabbits all around the house.