There could be a few reasons why your rabbit is chasing your cat. One possibility is that the rabbit may be trying to play with the cat. If the cat seems afraid or tries to run away, the rabbit may become excited and continue chasing.
If you have a cat and a rabbit and are having this problem, it is best to separate the rabbit from your cat until you can figure out what is causing it. Keeping them in separate rooms when no one is home to supervise may be a good place to start. You also could try using a baby gate or blocking off a doorway that leads to the same room as the cat. If this does not work, confining your pets to different parts of the house, such as the basement and upstairs, may be necessary. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please consult your veterinarian.
What can I do to stop my rabbit from chasing my cat?
If the rabbit’s behavior is being motivated by play, then redirecting that energy into toys can help. If your rabbit is trying to establish dominance over your cat, then your best bet is to separate them until you figure out what is causing this behavior. Keeping them in separate rooms when no one is home to supervise may be a good place to start. You also could try using a baby gate or blocking off a doorway that leads to the same room as the cat. If this does not work, confining your pets to different parts of the house, such as the basement and upstairs, may be necessary. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please consult your veterinarian.
My rabbit is lunging and chasing after my cat, what can I do?
If you have a cat and a rabbit and are having this problem, it is best to separate the rabbit from your cat until you can figure out what is causing it. Keeping them in separate rooms when no one is home to supervise may be a good place to start. You also could try using a baby gate or blocking off a doorway that leads to the same room as the cat. If this does not work, confining your pets to different parts of the house, such as the basement and upstairs, may be necessary. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please consult your veterinarian.
Can I train my rabbit not to chase my cat?
If the rabbit’s behavior is being motivated by play, then redirecting that energy into toys can help. If your rabbit is trying to establish dominance over your cat, then your best bet is to separate them until you figure out what is causing this behavior. Keeping them in separate rooms when no one is home to supervise may be a good place to start. You also could try using a baby gate or blocking off a doorway that leads to the same room as the cat. If this does not work, confining your pets to different parts of the house, such as the basement and upstairs, may be necessary. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please consult your veterinarian.