{"id":694,"date":"2021-12-24T07:26:09","date_gmt":"2021-12-24T12:26:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hamster-home.com\/?p=694"},"modified":"2022-01-25T06:04:17","modified_gmt":"2022-01-25T11:04:17","slug":"cat-proof-hamster-cage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hamster-home.com\/hamster-accessories\/cat-proof-hamster-cage\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Cat Proof Hamster Cage – The Full Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The best thing you can do to make your hamster\u2019s cage cat-proof is by placing it out of the cat\u2019s sight. Moreover, you should try aquariums or plastic cages for your hamster instead of conventional wired cages. Placing your hamster\u2019s cage high in a cupboard will also keep the cat from disturbing the hamster. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You might be well aware that hamsters belong to the rodent family. Cats and any kind of rodents don\u2019t have very good relationships in the wild. Cat\u2019s instinctively see hamsters and other rodents as their prey. Similarly, for hamsters, cats are a life threat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n No matter how much you tame your cat or your hamster<\/a>, you can\u2019t guarantee that they won\u2019t forget their nature. It is why you should take adequate measures to keep both of these pets separate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have finally decided to keep your hamster with a cat in one household, you must ensure the hamster\u2019s safety by following the tips mentioned below:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Using a plastic cage as your pet\u2019s home could take the safety of your hamster to a whole new level. Typical wire cages are a good option only when the hamster is the only pet in your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When hamsters share the same household with cats, wire cages brutally fail. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Cats have big claws, which they can use to grip on the wired cage pretty easily. If you have owned cats previously, you can understand that cats are pretty curious animals<\/strong>. If the hamster grabs the attention of your cat, it will try its best to bring the poor soul out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Another point that makes wire cages unsuitable is that they are lightweight as well. <\/strong>If placed on higher ground, the cat can make the wire cage fall without much effort. Therefore, it is recommended to stay away from wire cages for your hamster in this case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Plastic cages, on the other hand, don\u2019t have such loopholes. Bodies of most plastic are enclosed from 3 sides. The ideal choice in this regard is to buy a plastic cage with a mesh top. <\/strong>It will not only maximize the safety of your hamster but also ensure proper ventilation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you can afford to buy an aquarium as a cage for your hamster, nothing can be better than that. <\/strong>Aquariums are usually too heavy for a cat to move. Moreover, as aquariums are totally enclosed, the cat won\u2019t be able to stick its claws into it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Most houses have cupboards with a lot of sections. The top row of these cupboards is the best place to put a hamster cage. <\/strong>Ensure that the cage fits perfectly in the section and that no space is left for the cat to disturb. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t have a perfectly sized cupboard section? Nothing to worry about because you can fill the spaces using anything literally. My advice is to put hamster food on the sides of the cage to fill empty space. <\/strong>By doing this, accessing your hamster\u2019s food will also be easy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you don\u2019t have a cupboard in your home, you can go for high shelves as well. It is only viable if the cat doesn\u2019t spend much time in the room with this shelf. Cats love climbing high grounds such as the top of the doors, shelves, and other objects with good height.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hence, if you place the hamster\u2019s cage on a high shelf of the room where the cat lives, <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n you are risking your hamster\u2019s life. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Another thing that you should make sure of is that the cat can\u2019t access the cage. The cat shouldn\u2019t be able to sit around the cage of your hamster. Even if the cat doesn\u2019t attack the hamster, its presence can scare the hamster to death. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Most of the cats like to spend their time around their owner. Contrarily, hamsters enjoy solitude. These contrasting traits of both these animals will help you own both at once. Place the hamster cage in a separate room where cats don\u2019t usually visit. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The more the hamster stays out of the cat\u2019s sight, the more comfortable and safe he will be. <\/strong>Try to keep the door closed when you are not in the room to avoid any kind of mishap. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Undoubtedly, cages with tubes and lots of accessories keep your hamster entertained all the time. But, in this case, such cages can be lethal for the hamsters. If a cat is determined to get the hamster, it will break the tubes without any hesitation. <\/strong>The same is the case with external accessories. <\/p>\n\n\n\n These accessories are merely hooked and come off effortlessly. Hence, it is best for you to buy a hamster cage without any vulnerable extensions. <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The health of your hamster depends upon the entertainment and exercise he gets. Accessories and toys<\/a> contribute a lot to keeping your hamster in good shape. Therefore, we don\u2019t suggest minimizing the number of accessories. Instead, you should buy a bigger cage that can fit multiple accessories within it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Acknowledging the needs, nature, and personality of your hamster will help you deal with them better. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThings You Can Do To Cat-Proof Your Hamster Cage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Use Plastic Cages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Place Cage At A High Place<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Place Cage In A Different Room <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Avoid Cages With Tubes Or External Accessories<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Understanding Hamsters And Cats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n