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Yes, they are, especially if they are raised together Ferrets get along with cats better than any other animals, especially if introduced as a kitten. An adult cat, it depends on it's temperament or behavior. An adult cat can easily harm a baby ferret and vise-versa, closely supervise grown a ferret when playing with a kitten. Ferrets will readily approach other animals, without fear of their own safety.
For the first few times, let the cat observe the ferret shut in it's cage, so they can see and smell each other. Gradually introduce each other, in the same room, make sure each has an escape route or a place they can go to that the other can't. Supervise play sessions very closely and at all times. Monitor the cat to make sure it exhibits no stalking behavior. Supervision is key, an angry or cornered cat might use their claws and cause damage. Ferret may consider the cat to be a large moving toy, nipping the cat's toes or riding on it's back. Allow the cat a place it can move to higher ground, to watch the ferret from a safe distance.
As with any animals never leave them alone together, unless you are very sure that you can.
Would a cat kill a ferret? Would a ferret kill a cat or kitten?
No, grown cats usually just ignore ferrets. Kittens play real well with ferrets. But a feral or barn cat might. Always be cautious with ferrets around any other animals.
Advice from other contributors:
- Possibly, depending on relative sizes and weights, etc. But ferrets can be fierce little critters, and I bet it would be an ugly scene for both all things being equal.
- I have two cats and a ferret they like one another!!!!
- No, they would'nt, but ferrets play very rough and might unintentionally hurt a kitten. When ferrets play together, they usually bite at each other, and they have tough skin, unlike a kitten. Always supervise play between animals, don't leave them alone together.
- Cats and ferrets like to play sometimes. It depends if they like each other.
- My ferret and cat who is 2 years old love one another. they chase each other and playfully bite one another. however, my ferret does tend to hiss at my cat when he gets pissed. which in turn makes my cat scared to be near my ferret, so he tends to jump to high positions that my ferret can't get to. but overall they like each other and my cat always wants to come and play with the ferret when i let her out.
my ferret and cat are like best friends
What else can I help you with?
Why is your male ferret in your female ferret privates?
....when a mummy ferret and a daddy ferret love each other very much... He is trying to mate with the female ferret.
How old does a ferret have to be before it can get a mate?
3yrs old
Do ferrets eat themselves when they have no mate?
Ferret do not eat themselves at all
Why when a female ferret goes into the sun and does find a mate she dies?
She doesn't.
Is it okay to feed ferret food to your cat?
Depends on the type of ferret food as all have different ingredients. as long as the food meets your cat's nutritional needs.
Can you use a cat litter box for a ferret?
Yes
Is a cat better than a ferret?
yes a cat is a lot better than a ferret. Cats are cute and cuddly are very nice and i love them! that's MY opinion on this question.
What does ferret evolve into?
a ferret does not evolve it is its own creature. it has relations like the pole cat or mink ext.. but it does not evolve :)
Could a shirazi cat mate with a normal cat?
Yes. The shirazi cat is a breed of cat, and therefore can mate with other members of the cat species.
Will a male cat attempt to mate with a kitten?
No, a male cat will not attempt to mate with a kitten.
What is the odd one out Cat Ferret Leopard Chimpanzee?
Chimpanzee
How do you scruff a ferret?
You scruff a ferret by holding the layer of fat that is around the back of its neck just like you scruff a cat.
