I disagree at several points there.
It all depends on the individual characters. You can't make blanket statements like that.
Cats are way different than dogs, on so many levels, they don't have the "family" concept most dogs have. Some get along with rabbits without an issue, cuddle and everything, but chasing and "playing" can easily be a problem. Even accidential injuries can end bad for the rabbit, and who didn't ever lose some blood when playing with cats? Rabbits do not play that way anyway.
Might be less of a problem with declawed cats, but that is considered cruelty and is completly illegal over here.
My neighbours cat, hunter and killer of wild rabbits, tried to sneak up to Fury, my first rabbit, she just hopped over and sniffed the cat, who lost interest instantly and permanently. I could have not tought her that, if the rabbit would have run away it would have been fair game every time I turned my back. Something that doesn't behave like prey obviously wasn't considered prey. Imo running away is not a good reaction regarding cats.
Dogs are a completly different matter. I trust a dog alone with my rabbits after 1-2 days (if he has the right personality). Uhm, and many (not all) dogs get along with cats well enough, if they are part of the household, or are introduced properly.
Proffessional animal experts make great TV shows, but when you think you need one you should first reconsider if whatever venture you're engaged in isn't still out of your league right now...
I second your last statement though, yes, sometimes random people think their rather narrow experience renders other peoples opinion "ignorant" when it comes to owning a pet...
It all depends on the individual characters. You can't make blanket statements like that.
Cats are way different than dogs, on so many levels, they don't have the "family" concept most dogs have. Some get along with rabbits without an issue, cuddle and everything, but chasing and "playing" can easily be a problem. Even accidential injuries can end bad for the rabbit, and who didn't ever lose some blood when playing with cats? Rabbits do not play that way anyway.
Might be less of a problem with declawed cats, but that is considered cruelty and is completly illegal over here.
My neighbours cat, hunter and killer of wild rabbits, tried to sneak up to Fury, my first rabbit, she just hopped over and sniffed the cat, who lost interest instantly and permanently. I could have not tought her that, if the rabbit would have run away it would have been fair game every time I turned my back. Something that doesn't behave like prey obviously wasn't considered prey. Imo running away is not a good reaction regarding cats.
Dogs are a completly different matter. I trust a dog alone with my rabbits after 1-2 days (if he has the right personality). Uhm, and many (not all) dogs get along with cats well enough, if they are part of the household, or are introduced properly.
Proffessional animal experts make great TV shows, but when you think you need one you should first reconsider if whatever venture you're engaged in isn't still out of your league right now...
I second your last statement though, yes, sometimes random people think their rather narrow experience renders other peoples opinion "ignorant" when it comes to owning a pet...
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