Bonding

[dmanero]

I apologizie up front if this post is in the wrong group. I resently brought a dwarf rabbit, cutest little thing. But have one problem which I'm hoping someone can help with.

I also have 3 cats and 2 of them are fine with the new comer but one of my cats for a lack of a better word is scaried and want nothing to do with the little guy. I've tried holding the little guy and letting my cat sniff her. So I was wonder if any one has any tips or will this fear go away over time?

 

[sweet_buns]

I can only speak from my experience as i think every person/cat/situation will probably be different. My cats were interested but wary at first. I slowly introduced them through the hutches first to make sure they'd be safe, and then eventually brought them out and held them while the cats investigated. I would then put the cats inside so they could see me playing with the rabbits on the deck through the glass door, so they'd know they're part of the family and they eventually got used to them. Now 1 of my cats loves to play with them and occasionaly groom them while the other doesn't mind being out with them, just prefers to watch from a hight but never attacks them. I'd suggest giving them time to get used to them, and they'll eventually learn that they're part of the family. Then again i have a ragdoll and a ragdoll cross so they're very placid cats.

 

[dmanero]

Yeah Ragdoll has no issue with my little bunny. But my maincoon doesn't even want to be in the same room with the little guy.

 

[sweet_buns]

My favourite cat breeds! =D The one that loves to play with the cats is my ragdoll/maine coon cross, while my ragdoll prefers to watch from a distance. >.<