How Do You Have A Pet Cat And Some Gerbils?
• Create a cat-free zone. It doesn’t have to be a large area, but it does need to be inaccessible to the cat when necessary (for example, a bedroom with a locking door). This is the place where the gerbils will be allowed out of their enclosure if needed. • Build a cat-proof gerbil enclosure. It can be as simple as a glass terrarium with toys and a tight mesh lid, or as complex as a “gerbil playground” made of clear PVC pipe. • Supervise your pets when they are together. Your cat will probably enjoy watching the gerbils, but be sure to discipline it if it shows an inclination to attack. • Confine one or both sets of pets if you must leave for an extended period. The best way to do this is to put the gerbils in a smaller cat-proof home, and shut them in the cat-free zone. You can also put your cat outside (assuming this is safe), or restrict it to a large room (make sure to provide food, water, toys and a litter box). • Make sure other family members know the rules about cat-gerbil inte
