I was wondering what section to put this in hamster. I was going to put it in general care when I found cat forums on this website! So my problem involves hamsters and cats at war. Basically all the time my cat jumps on the hamster cage once he even knocked it down causing a big mess though my hamster is not all startled I have to run from room to room tracking the cat and sleeping in fear my hamster will be killed. What should I do? He is very big and the cage is very light. I tried playing with him and feeding him just before bed. We take him upstairs in the night. But it is worse in the day. I am extremely worried. Any advice?
Cat keeps sitting on hamster enclousure
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, May 05 2021 01:32 AM
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Posted 05 May 2021 - 01:32 AM
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Posted 05 May 2021 - 01:38 AM
I was wondering what section to put this in hamster. I was going to put it in general care when I found cat forums on this website! So my problem involves hamsters and cats at war. Basically all the time my cat jumps on the hamster cage once he even knocked it down causing a big mess though my hamster is not all startled I have to run from room to room tracking the cat and sleeping in fear my hamster will be killed. What should I do? He is very big and the cage is very light. I tried playing with him and feeding him just before bed. We take him upstairs in the night. But it is worse in the day. I am extremely worried. Any advice?
I would lock the door and only let him in when you're there to supervise. Rather than let him jump up, maybe add a chair in case he wants to watch the hamster? If he ever tries to threaten the hamster itself (i.e attempt to consume) or the hamster seems stressed (not coming out when he's nearby/making noises, for example), than, I would keep him away as much as possible.
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Posted 05 May 2021 - 01:42 AM
I would lock the door and only let him in when you're there to supervise. Rather than let him jump up, maybe add a chair in case he wants to watch the hamster? If he ever tries to threaten the hamster itself (i.e attempt to consume) or the hamster seems stressed (not coming out when he's nearby/making noises, for example), than, I would keep him away as much as possible.
I do lock the door when I am not there. But he jumps up randomly. I will consider letting him watch the hamster.
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Posted 05 May 2021 - 02:07 AM
I was wondering what section to put this in hamster. I was going to put it in general care when I found cat forums on this website! So my problem involves hamsters and cats at war. Basically all the time my cat jumps on the hamster cage once he even knocked it down causing a big mess though my hamster is not all startled I have to run from room to room tracking the cat and sleeping in fear my hamster will be killed. What should I do? He is very big and the cage is very light. I tried playing with him and feeding him just before bed. We take him upstairs in the night. But it is worse in the day. I am extremely worried. Any advice?
You can get an motion activated air canister for cats. It releases a puff of air every time it senses motion. You can put it on top of the cage so your cat won't like it. It won't hurt your cat, but it'll give a message that the cat shouldn't be around the hamster cage. You can also play with your cat more so your cat is instead interested in playtime.
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Posted 05 May 2021 - 03:27 PM
I would invest in a different cage setup that is more cat-proof. I know tanks and such are expensive over there, but they also don't get knocked down by cats. A DIY with a sturdy lid would work too. Your current cage simply isn't safe in this scenario- even with heavy management to keep the cat away, mistakes happen, and it only takes one time for a terrible outcome.
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Posted 06 May 2021 - 09:51 PM
I would invest in a different cage setup that is more cat-proof. I know tanks and such are expensive over there, but they also don't get knocked down by cats. A DIY with a sturdy lid would work too. Your current cage simply isn't safe in this scenario- even with heavy management to keep the cat away, mistakes happen, and it only takes one time for a terrible outcome.
The lid is extremely secure. Too secure. Every time I ask a question I get told to buy a new cage. I can do it once but not every time also there is no way either can go in or out of the cage.
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Posted 07 May 2021 - 05:29 AM
The lid is extremely secure. Too secure. Every time I ask a question I get told to buy a new cage. I can do it once but not every time also there is no way either can go in or out of the cage.
Then your one time should be a cage that is big and heavy enough to be cat proof. A cage the cat can knock down isn't secure. If the lid is fine, then perhaps the cage can instead be tethered to a solid object so it can no longer be knocked over. The cat sitting on a secure cage shouldn't be an issue.
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Posted 07 May 2021 - 07:51 AM
I don't see any reason you should have to upgrade more than once, provided the new cage is big enough. I would agree with nebit that it sounds like a new cage is needed if it's light enough for the cat to knock over. I'm also wondering about the size, because all my medium size to big cages have been much too heavy to be tipped over once filled with bedding.
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Posted 07 May 2021 - 09:25 AM
I had the same problem and one thing that worked for me is putting plastic laundry baskets upside-down on top of the cage (so the completely open side is touching the lid). This way, the cage is still ventilated but there is something covering it. Maybe your cat will still try to sit on top of the laundry basket, but hopefully it will provide the hamster with a little more protection!
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Posted 08 May 2021 - 12:39 AM
I don't see any reason you should have to upgrade more than once, provided the new cage is big enough. I would agree with nebit that it sounds like a new cage is needed if it's light enough for the cat to knock over. I'm also wondering about the size, because all my medium size to big cages have been much too heavy to be tipped over once filled with bedding.
I think it is light because it is not made of glass it is made of pure plastic with a plastic hideout and plastic wheel and diy toys. And it uses wood shavings and paper based bedding. Also my cat is very big (though he is a rescue so we do not know the breed) he may even be a Maine coon cross. And he can knock over every bin cage even with toys and bedding. The bin cage is about 530 sq in (not as big as I would like) but that is as big as my mum would allow.
I had the same problem and one thing that worked for me is putting plastic laundry baskets upside-down on top of the cage (so the completely open side is touching the lid). This way, the cage is still ventilated but there is something covering it. Maybe your cat will still try to sit on top of the laundry basket, but hopefully it will provide the hamster with a little more protection!
Thanks that is the best idea yet!
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Posted 18 May 2021 - 09:38 PM
I had The exact same issue and what I did is put half of the hamster cage under like a bed or a desk on the floor so half of it is under something that the cat cannot get up on and cannot be pushed down by the cat and keep the other half out in the open air just so your hammy doesn’t suffocate also to make it more natural for your cat. Try that for a little bit like a couple of weeks and then start moving it out slowly each night a little farther. Hopefully your cat will slowly get used to it and with all their failed attempts when it was halfway under something then hopefully they will realize oh I can’t knock this over
Hope this helps I know it was a bit confusing LOL
I have a nine-month-old kitten and I did that and now she’s totally fine with my hammy
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