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charl89 · Aug 30, 2008, 12:42 AM

Well I have just got a Bengal Kitten and she is gorgous, at the moment when I am out I put her in one room but she needs to get out and have the house now, only problem is I also have a hamster who was there first. Last night she saw her and wanted her so I told her off 3 times and she knew she did wrong but I don't know what to do with her whilst I am out, risk it or move the hamster or put her in just one room whilst I am out.

Does anyone have any suggestions on what you would recommend? Would be useful, I don't want the hamster as dinner!

Thanks

danielnoahsmommy · Aug 30, 2008, 02:00 AM

Move your hamster to another room and shut the door. Rodents and cats never get along.

froggy7 · Aug 30, 2008, 09:13 AM

Especially with a Bengal! Frankly, almost any cat is going to be very attracted to a small rodent, which is something you should have thought of before getting both. Your only options are to keep them separate when you are out, or else make sure the hamster's cage is very, very secure. And even then, you may have a stressed hamster if the cat is making attempts to get in the cage. However, given that the hamster is in a cage (I assume), I do not see why you would want to confine the cat to one room, and give the hamster "the rest of the house". Put the hamster's cage in a room with a door, close the door when you leave. And never, ever allow the hamster to be out of the cage when the cat is in the same room. If the cat decides to attack, it is going to be hard for you to stop it, and you are going to wind up with injuries to either yourself or the hamster.

serenitylynn · Apr 12, 2009, 04:58 PM

If your hamster is in an enclosed cage you could take some time and see how your cat is trying to interact with your hamster, she might just be curious. When we first brought our cat home we were worried because she wouldn't leave our hamster alone. One day we decided to see how she would react and with our cat she was just interested in what that little furry thing was. We have never had any problems with the cat being aggressive with the hamster, and the hamster has not seemed stressed or worried around the cat. If anything the cat has been more skiddish around the hamster. I have seen them nose to nose before and the cat was the one that pulled away. I know each animal is different but that is why you should be very careful if you try this method, and before you leave the two animals alone make sure you know how your animals will react to each other.