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What is a good rodent or small animal to have in a household with a cat2007-11-24 22:17:30

My guinea pigs have passed on just recently and I am looking into getting another furry friend. I do have a cat( but she has never bothered my guinea pigs) so this means I can't have something like a ferret, who needs to be able to roam the house. What would be a good rodent or other small animal to have in these circumstances?

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I agree, get a rat. When you let your rat out for its daily jaunt, just close the door so the cat doesn't get in. I like to put an old blanket out on my bed and let my girls run. Rats are self aware, which means they can think and have feelings much like we do. They're smart, trainable (including litter box), and extremely clean creatures. The worst part is that their life span is so short, only 3-5 years, and they're prone to tumors. I've found all of my rats to be generally healthy throughout their lives. I've only had to take one to the vet in all the years I've had them.

My boyfriend had never had a rat before, but he says they're quite a bit like a ferret, but they don't stink as badly and they don't need to roam the house. If smell is really a concern, pick a female, I find they're less musky.

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rabbit. they get along well, too.

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i would say a chinchilla, they are nocternal ,but are very cute and not that small .

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Unless the rodent and cat have grown from babyhood together, there is no good rodent to have with a cat.