Birds of Prey Although birds of prey may not be much of a problem in urban areas, they can attack and eat rabbits, especially if they are on free-range. Birds such as eagles, hawks, falcons, owls, and crows are always on the lookout to snatch away and eat small mammals like rabbits, squirrels, and mice.

Cooper’s hawks primarily eat other birds, but if prey presents itself, they eat squirrels, rabbits and rodents. Unlike other raptors, which grab their prey and bite the heads off, the Cooper’s hawk kills by repeatedly squeezing the animals with their powerful talons.

Build your rabbit a predator-proof hutch made from solid wood with strong wire mesh and sturdy bolts. Outdoor runs should be covered to prevent hawk attacks with a floor to stop foxes digging underneath. Use motion-activated lights and sprinklers to scare predators away.

Yes, cats can eat rabbits. Cats have also been known to hunt and kill rabbits without eating them. The frequency of such hunting depends heavily on the cat itself, why it kills the rabbit, and the overall availability of rabbits in the cat’s area.

The short answer to this question is: Cats eat the heads off mice because it’s the best part of the body to devour. Like any predator animals out there, they will dive in on eyes and face as part to attack and eat. It’s not unusual to see a cat eating off the heads of mice. Most of the time, cats will eat mice wholly.

Cats eat the heads off rabbits simply because it is the best part. Unlike their other prey, rabbits are relatively bigger, so eating the entire body is not for them. Thus, cats tend to eat only the head and discard the rest.

Cats will kill and eat many different types of small animals, from mice to birds and up to rabbits. In fact, a cat might even kill a rabbit with no intention of eating it. Cats love to hunt and kill and it’s deep within their instinct to do so.

So, do cats attack rabbits? Cats will commonly attack rabbits. Hunting and killing weaker animals is what comes naturally to cats and they retain the survival instincts of their wild ancestors.

Tularemia is an uncommon infection in cats, but cats can be exposed if they kill or eat an infected rabbit or rodent or through insect bites.

What are the symptoms of myxomatosis?

• Swelling, redness and/or ulcers.
• Nasal and eye discharge.
• Blindness caused by inflammation of the eyes.
• Respiratory problems.
• Loss of appetite.
• Lethargy.

Both rabbits and cats are very sociable animals and can make wonderful companions for each other – it is not unusual to find cats and rabbits playing together or grooming one another.

Another potential companion to consider is a cat. Yes, cats are predators, but many house cats get along quite well with rabbits. I live with two cats and four rabbits — all get along fine. Check out the blog Cat Meets Bunny for some real-life stories of introducing cats to rabbits.