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im bringing my hamster to my house how do i keep it safe if i dont want to lock it up

11 Answers  |  Asked By: straycat10   382   

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11 Answers
Answer 1
kitty

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You will have to keep the hamster locked up to keep it safe.

There is no way to safely ensure that your cats wild instincts won’t kick in and the cat will surely make lunch out of the hampster if you allow it to roam free.

By: Kat   2948
 

Answer 2
kitty

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I had a hamster when I got my kitten. I’d had hamsters for years. The cat became obsessed with the hamster and continuously tried to get the cage open. It became such a pain that I had to cover the cage with heavy items. Eventually, I realized I was barely playing with the hamster anymore because it was such a hassle to get him out and could only do it when kitty was shut out of the room. End result: the hamster went to a friend of mine who’d wanted him for a long time.

Some cats will play nicely with small animals, other won’t. I’m not sure that one can be a good parent to the hamster while having a cat in the house and the hamster would be happier elsewhere with people it can interact with more (if it likes interaction).

 

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kitty

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thanx catsdotcom great answer im giving u a plus

By: straycat10   382

Answer 3
kitty

1

Yes cat deserve is right. You should be careful about it. Keep your hamster in a good & safe place.
Many cats may easily do friendship with other pets but don’t take risk

 

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kitty

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you r right khushi straycat10 should keep it in a safe place i will give you a plus.

By: fefe101   169

Answer 4
kitty

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CATSdeserveLIFE is absolutely right. It is a good idea to keep your hamster (or guinea pig or any small rodent) protected. Cats can be unpredictable, and even if you introduce your cat to the hamster and everything seems okay, the hamster is still what the cats could consider “prey”. Don’t tempt fate.

By: careh   282
 

Answer 5
kitty

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thanx everybody great answers

By: straycat10   382
 

Answer 6
kitty

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You are gonna have to lock it up. And keep it in a room with a closed door or in a place that your cat can’t reach. Which is almost impossible.

By: cuzzieluv   243
 

Answer 7
kitty

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Ive 2cats and a dwalf humster.the first few months was diffcult because he just want to play with the humster .After a while my cat got bored now he doesnt bother anymore.

By: Monty101   58
 

Answer 8
kitty

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You should probably keep your hamsterin a place where Kitty can’t get at it, or a room your cat is not allowed to go in. Personally, I’ve had my cat Dinah for 7 years and my hamster for 2, and Dinah has been perfectly normal around my hamster. I guess it changes with every cat though.

 

Answer 9
kitty

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You should probably keep your hamster in a place where Kitty can’t get at it, or a room your cat is not allowed to go in. Personally, I’ve had my cat Dinah for 7 years and my hamster for 2, and Dinah has been perfectly normal around my hamster. I guess it changes with every cat though.

 

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kitty

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I'm so sorry I posted twice! I honestly didn't do it for the points.

By: ChartreauxGal3   165

Answer 10
kitty

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If you have a cat, you must keep the hamster safe in a cat proof cage. If you have the hamster out, make sure the cat is not in the same room.

 

Answer 11
kitty

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thanx for the answer

By: straycat10   382
 

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