Cages when you also have a cat??

[littlepeanut]

I'm in the process of hunting out a new cage for my hamster. I currently have a Mill House plastic tank, which is great because my cat can look but not touch, but is far to small though, and I want something bigger for Peanut.

A friend has a Fun Area Leon that may be going spare, and I've seen a Hamster Heaven on the cheap too.

The only problem being is the cat may take a fresh interest in Peanut, especially if he starts bar chewing, and may try batting the side of the cage, and I'd be mortified if a claw caught Peanut. The hamster is currently in my sons room (we live in a flat so the hamster is always aware of voices and movements as we buzz about) but in the evening the tank comes into the living room.

How do other people get round the problem of multi-pets under one roof?!

And which is the better cage out of the 2?

P.S When I used to keep rats I would have 'leaker' tanks obtained from pet shops, for a very cheap price. Maybe getting another tank may be best?

I'm sure it would've been easier to have another baby...!!!

[Tish36]

I am unsure about exact cage models, but I live in a house with 2 hamsters, 2 cats and a dog, so I see your situation...

I have always used cages with bars on, and even though the cats have occassionally tried to take a swipe, it does little or no damage to the cage itself.

However, if your cat appears to be determined to go for the cage, maybe it would be better getting a cage without bars, though all of my hamsters so far appear to enjoy chewing on the bars of their cages.

What we have always done is scold both of our cats if they attempt to go near the hamster cage - a very useful solution is using a small water pistol to lightly spray when the cat misbehaves, as it will deter the cat from doing it again.

I hope this helped, and I'm sorry I was not much help on specific cage models x

[souffle]

We use the Gabber Rex for ours but you cannot buy these anymore.
I would go for a Duna Multy which is a tank type cage with a 1cm bar spacing on the lid. It is quite roomy. Or a Zoozone which you would need to mesh as the roof bars are too wide.