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Can you own a Hamster and Cat?

Amy Green
6 min readMay 6, 2021

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Can you own a Hamster and Cat?

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Do you have a cat but are thinking of buying a hamster? Or do you have a hamster but are thinking of getting a cat? Both hamsters and cats make great pets, but they may not seem like they will be great companions, with images of Tom & Jerry springing to mind, although Jerry was a mouse. It is only natural for your cat to view your hamster as its prey, so it is wise to keep your furry friends away from each other as much as possible. So what is the best way to keep both animals safely? This guide will help you to do just that.

Hamsters are naturally hunted animals, their reaction will always be one of fear when it comes face to face with most creatures. Meaning that its reaction to the presence of a cat will be to run and hide. This means that your hammy will have anxiety at the sight of a cat, but also at the sight of a human.

Cats are natural hunters, meaning that they will try to get access to your hammy. They are also naturally curious animals that will find your hamster extremely interesting

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Amy Green
Amy Green

Written by Amy Green

Hi I’m Amy — travel blogger, dog lover, digital marketer. I write mainly about Europe, Middle East and Southeast Asia. Getting into drones!

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