Ragdoll Cat

　　For , compared to other species, they are more likely to accept hamsters because hamsters do not pose any harm to cats, do not compete for attention, and have no conflicting interests with cats. After living together for a while, cats will consider hamsters as their and coexist peacefully. This is why more and more households also hamsters.

    Editor's Tips: Methods to Prevent Cats from Attacking Hamsters

　　1. Hamsters must not be free-roaming

　　Cats are natural hunters and are especially interested in small moving animals. If hamsters are free-roaming, they will certainly attract the cat’s attention and become the cat’s favorite “toy.” Therefore, providing a sturdy hamster cage is the primary condition to ensure safe cohabitation between cats and hamsters.

　　2. Provide a hamster exercise ball

　　Hamsters living in cages can feel very constrained because wild hamsters travel several miles daily to find food. Thus, indoor hamsters tend to become overweight due to lack of activity. However, since there’s a cat at home, hamsters cannot be allowed to roam freely. Therefore, preparing a hamster exercise ball not only protects the hamster from becoming prey but also ensures it gets enough exercise.

　　3. Owners must supervise when cats and hamsters are together

　　When cleaning or changing hamster bedding, it is inevitable that hamsters may be left outside the cage temporarily. In such cases, the owner must stay nearby and closely watch the cat’s behavior. If the cat begins to paw at the hamster, intervention is necessary, and the cat should be trained to ensure the hamster’s safety. The time hamsters spend outside the cage must be limited because initially, cats are curious and watch the hamster’s movements before deciding their next action. If the “outdoor” time is too long, the cat’s hunting instincts may be aroused.

　　4. Only feel at ease when the cat has accepted the hamster

　　When cats and hamsters have been together for a long time, and the cat loses interest in the hamster’s movements and accepts it as a family member, only then can the hamster be allowed to play freely with the cat. We have seen many heartwarming scenes of cats and hamsters living together. When your hamster and cat have lived together for about a year and have become familiar and trusting of each other, it is safe to allow them to coexist freely.