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Many pet owners have been there. You already have a pet and now you want to introduce another animal to your household. How is <\/span>that <\/span><\/i>going to work?<\/span><\/p>\n In this post, we are going to cover cats and chinchillas. These may seem like common household pets that should get along. And sometimes, these creatures can coexist peacefully.<\/span><\/p>\n But, unfortunately, cats are natural predators and chinchillas are natural prey. So this relationship doesn\u2019t always work perfectly.<\/span><\/p>\n Before you panic, read on. By the end of the post, we hope you learn more about how to help your cat and chinchilla coexist.<\/span><\/p>\n Before we go any further, let\u2019s look at a few similarities and differences between cats and chinchillas.<\/span><\/p>\n Domestic cats and chinchillas don\u2019t have many similarities. They are both:<\/span><\/p>\n Unfortunately, these similarities are not enough for these creatures to bond. Cats and chinchillas are ultimately very different animals. In the wild, these creatures wouldn\u2019t coexist peacefully.<\/p>\n Now that we know the main similarities, let\u2019s look at the differences between these creatures.<\/span><\/p>\n Although we are only listing three differences, these are very important differences:<\/span><\/p>\n These differences make it challenging for cats and chinchillas to live together. But, keep reading for tips about how to help cats and chinchillas coexist.<\/span><\/p>\n Since chinchillas are prey and cats are predators, it seems unlikely that these creatures can live together.<\/span><\/p>\n But, with patience, it is possible to create an environment for these pets to coexist. Just know, these creatures will never be \u201cfriends.\u201d And you always need to observe these pets when they are playing together.<\/span><\/p>\n So, how can cats and chinchillas live together?<\/span><\/p>\n Most importantly, the relationship depends on each creature\u2019s individual personality. If you already own a cat and are considering introducing a chinchilla to your household, spend some time thinking about your cat\u2019s personality. <\/span><\/p>\n If you have a calm cat, it will be easier to introduce a chinchilla to the household. But, if your cat is an aggressive hunter, it might be challenging to create a peaceful household for the pets.<\/span><\/p>\n As we discussed earlier, cats have a natural hunting instinct. And rodents (including chinchillas) are common prey for cats. <\/span><\/p>\n Also, chinchillas are easily stressed. If they live in a stressful environment (like living with a predator) they can become anxious. Anxiety can cause chinchillas to stop eating and drinking. This could lead to more serious and fatal health problems for your chinchilla.<\/span><\/p>\n But if you are determined to own a cat and a chinchilla, there are a few tricks to help these creatures coexist peacefully.<\/span><\/p>\n If you want to own a cat and a chinchilla, there are ways to help these creatures coexist peacefully.<\/span><\/p>\n Remember, you should never let your chinchilla out of its cage with an unsupervised cat. This could create a bad situation. Your cat could start hunting or terrorizing the chinchilla. Or, your chinchilla might hide and become difficult to track down.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0So, if you are going to introduce these creatures, follow these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n Unfortunately, cats and chinchillas are not great companions. These creatures are naturally not meant to bond. So, don\u2019t expect your pet cat and chinchilla to get along like best friends.<\/p>\n Ultimately, you should hope for these creatures to coexist peacefully. Really, the best case scenario is for your cat to ignore your chinchilla. This will reduce your chinchilla\u2019s stress level and create an environment where these creatures can live together.<\/span><\/p>\n And remember, your pets\u2019 personalities affect their relationships. It is hard to predict how every cat and every chinchilla will coexist. But once you know their personalities, you will have a better understanding of how much time these creatures could spend together.<\/span><\/p>\n So, cats and chinchillas can coexist. But sadly, these creatures won\u2019t become friends.<\/span><\/p>\n Cats are predators and chinchillas are prey. It is difficult (if not impossible) to overcome these natural instincts. <\/span><\/p>\n Remember, if you want a cat and a chinchilla to live together, you need to strongly supervise your cat. Never let your chinchilla out of its cage with an unsupervised cat. <\/span><\/p>\n It is best to separate these creatures as much as possible. That way, your chinchilla won\u2019t be anxious about living with a predator.<\/span><\/p>\n Do you own both a cat and a chinchilla? How did you create an environment for these creatures to coexist? Share your story in the comments below!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Many pet owners have been there. You already have a pet and now you want to introduce another animal to your household. How is that going to work? In this post, we are going to cover cats and chinchillas. These may seem like common household pets that should get along. 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Can Cats and Chinchillas Live Together?<\/b><\/h2>\n
What Can You Do?<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Final Thoughts<\/b><\/h3>\n