Rats and Other Animals
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- Chessie58
- ratwoman
- dylan31001
- dragons_elysium
- shroomo
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» Chessie58 - Rats and Cats!
Hi everyone!I have an eight month old rat called Sammie and am thinking of taking on my cousin's eight week old kitten, Smokie. Ok, i know that cats and rats don't get on usually but do you think it would be ok to get Smokie or is it something that i shouldn't even consider and should say no straight away?
I really need to know as soon as poss 'cos i need to tell my cousin pretty quickly if i can have Smokie or not!
thanks a lot!
- Lizzie
-- posted by Chessie58
» ratwoman - Re: Rats and Cats!
In response to message posted by Chessie58:
I run a rescue in scotland and have rehomed rats to already cat owners. Unfortunately due to the genetically inherited nature of a cat, they will always have the hunting instinct, hence, my new rules of not rehoming any rats to cat owners. Have had more than 2 occasions where the usually docile? laid back nature of the cat has resulted in the death and the horrific injury inflicted on the newly rehomed rat. Kittens are of a playful nature and unless you can be 100 per cent careful in closing doors to the ratty friend, your cat may well get access to your furry friend. in short, I wouldn't. Although i believe their are rat and cat owners. Your choice I'm afraid.
Ratty hugs
Donna
p.s. the rat would smell the kitten/cat also. Is it really worth your furry friend living in fear?
-- posted by ratwoman
» dylan31001 - rats and dogs
i am thinking of getting a male rat and i have a female golden retriever, she is 6 years old laid back and very good with commands. but i don't know how she will do with him. please help-- posted by dylan31001
» dragons_elysium - Re: rats and dogs and cats
In response to rats and dogs posted by dylan31001:I have two rats, a cat, and a large dog. The dog is actually more interested than the cat. I have had no problems, but i would make sure you cage is secure and never leave rats alone with any other animal. If you are just careful, I think you should be ok.
-- posted by dragons_elysium
» shroomo - rats and chipmunks?!
Is it possible to keep rats and chipmunks in the same (large) enclosure? I have 2 rats already and they are both very friendly and curious! i've read that chipmunks are very simular in personality but unsure if they can live together or not! Can anyone help!?? kris-- posted by shroomo
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