Kitters and Bunnie??

[rlaatsch]

Hello...my daughter has recently gotten a new pet bunny and would like it
and our three kitters who we live with to become FRIENDS. Two of our
kitter buddies are the same color as the bunbun and have all three think
the bunnie is just fascinating while in his crate. I have let the bunnie
run around the house when the kitters retire for siesta time but they seem
to think it's not very nice to close the door on any room, especially since
they KNOW that the bunbun is running free. Anyone have any ideas of
introduction, reassurances that the kitters won't eat the little bunnie?
BTW, the bunnie has lived with us for a few months and there have been no
hissing at him through the crate or any such rude behavior. Oh and Fudgie
bunnie seems very very interested in the kitters.

Thanks!
Teri<rlaa...@tir.com>

[Agent99M]

I'm not an expert, but I did read in an issue of Cat Fancy that when
introducing new felines or new animals to cats, powder them down with baby
powder (not a lot mind you) just enough so that they all smell the same.
then they may not fight as much in the beginning.

My feelings are, though, if you are going to only introduce the bunny to
the kitties every once in a while, this may not work. Maybe you should
let the kitties smell and play with the bunny at least once a day. Could
work, since you said there's been no hissing or whatnot around the bunny
cage.

Good luck to you and the bunny :)
Michelle