In the age of social media, your timeline may present you with a cute video of a dog cuddling with a cat, or a kitten playing peacefully with a bird. You can’t help but say “aww” or “oh, how cute!”
But if you, as a guardian, intend to have pets of different species, you need to know that it is a very complex task and that depending on the circumstances, it can put the animals’ lives at risk.
Find out which species get along well and how to make coexistence work.
Dogs and cats
The famous expression “fighting like cats and dogs” gave us the idea that these species will necessarily disagree when they are close, but this is not always the case. In fact, the coexistence between dogs and cats can be very friendly, but it is necessary to evaluate your pet’s personality and also give each animal its own space with its belongings separate from the other, as both are territorial animals;
Cats and birds
In rare cases, these two species will coexist peacefully, but generally the predator-prey relationship is more important. Cats are skilled hunters, and if they have access to the bird in the house, they could cause injuries and even more serious accidents. For this reason, it is recommended to avoid this combination;
Rodents and cats
Remember the eternal fight between Tom and Jerry? Well, it’s real. A feline’s hunting instinct will be extremely active in the presence of a rodent. If the little one is not safely inside a cage, playpen or place where the cat cannot access, the chances of a tragedy are high;
Rabbits and guinea pigs
As cute as it may seem, they can be a threat to each other. The two species behave and communicate differently. Rabbits can intimidate guinea pigs, and rabbits carry bacteria that can cause serious respiratory disease in guinea pigs.
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