Can You Have Pet Rats With Cats?

Yes, you can have pet rats and cats together. If you have a dedicated cat-care provider, you can keep your rats and cats together safely. Keep in mind, however, that cats tend to act aggressively around rats. In order to prevent the cats from acting as predators, you should make sure your cats are used to the presence of rat pets.

Rats are not typically good candidates for households with cats and dogs. Although they’re much smaller in size than cats and dogs, they’re more suitable for homes with children. They don’t need a lot of exercise, and are happy to ride on your shoulder or sit with you while watching TV.

The key to introducing pet rats and cats to each other is to provide them with space and time to bond. Ideally, a rat owner should spend at least a couple of weeks with the new pet before introducing the cat. During this time, the cat should not be allowed to come into the room with the rat.

The cage should be placed in a room that is separate from the other pets. It should also be in an area with sufficient air flow.