Rabbit and cat question?

Question

we have a 13 year-old cat, and were going to adopt rabbits from a rescue. the rabbits will have a big cage, but will the cat try to eat them or scare them? should we introduce them slowly, (the rabbits will be in my room) and so when theyre playing outside the cage, the cat wont bother them? shes never shown any interest in any birds or mice outside.

Answer 1

I'm not completely sure wat u mean, but I have 2 hamsters and 2 cats

   My cats just stare at them, then get in a pouncing position then u know to put them in their cage again.

   I keep my hamsters in my basement on a table and keep all the chairs in a way where the cats cant get to them

plus my cats barely go in the basement

U should put the bunnies somewhere where the cats never go or make a room where the cats cant go in anymore, If the cats are in that room just keep a good eye on them!!!

Hope this helps! Good Luck!

Answer 2

when you first bring the bunnies home, introduce the cat. if the cat attempts something, eyes widen, or the bunnies get frightened keep the cat away from the cage at all times. you can surely keep the bunnies. just separated from the cat. bunnies are easily frightened and may have a heartattack to cause death. just be smart:)

hope i helped!

Answer 3

i have gone through the same thing and good good job for getting the animal out of the animal shelter but this is wat u should do just let the rabbit get u to every thing first then yuor cat come in for 5 min to 1hour and let them check each other out but the rabbit should be in his cage and u need to wacth them to make sure that the cat does not try to hurt the rabbit and do this evvery day for a month and it might take longer through but it should get them use to each other'

Answer 4

Keep both in a cage and the cat in a carrier.  Face the cat away, then sideways then facing the rabbits.  Eventually keeping the rabbits very safely in the cage bring the cat in the carrier closer.  Eventually let the cat out while keeping the rabbits in their cage with a hidey hole they can go into.  The cat will more likely be very curious and if everything kept calm.  Probably won't be too likely to want to attack at their age and given history.

Answer 5

i think if u introduce them slowly and see how ur cat reacts it should be fine. but introduce them through the cage and the u hold the rabbits and see what your cat does whne they are out of the cage. i dnt think they will eat them but i think ur cat will paww at it at first.

Answer 6

I sure do not mean this by ANY offence to "Morgan" (the girl who answered befor me) but once you get your rabbits you do not want to play with them and show them new places and everything all at once, especially do not introduce them to your other pets. As soon as you get them put them in the cage to let them settle down, and get used to the place. About 10 minutes later you can take them out and play with them.

I would keep the rabbits away from the cat. They could easily get frightened and die of a heartattack. I recommend keeping them away.

Good Luck!

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Answer 7

let her see the bunnies see what she does if her eyes get wide she wants to eat them our cats and bunnies are good friends

Answer 8

I have a bunch of rabbits and 4 cats.  Somehow they seem to understand that the rabbits are pets since they see me coddling them.  They kinda know that they're in a cage and they're pets.  Obviously you should watch to make sure you don't have problems, but I'll bet that the cats will get used to the rabbits' presence eventually and if they don't, just shut the door to your room because there's not much you can do about a cat acting on instinct!