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Are sugar gliders or other small pets safe with my growing kittens?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

I have three domestic short haired kittens that are about half grown, what kind of small animal would go along well with them, what is recommended I was hoping for sugargliders yet i dont know if that would work well with kittens

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on February 18th, 2017

It would be a risk to introduce any small pets to kittens as it would be expected their natural instincts as a predator would encourage them to hunt. You would need to arrange separate areas where you could ensure the cats do not have access in order to ensure everyone's safety.

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