Trying to encourage a cat and a rabbit to live together in peace may not present as many challenges as, say, a dog and a rabbit, but there are still multiple safety precautions to take into account.

One cat and rabbit duo learned to tolerate each other. They are a ginger cat and a gray Holland lop rabbit that have recently gone viral on TikTok in a video with over 1.9 million views.

In the video posted by @lopbunniesnj, who breeds and sells baby Holland lop rabbits in a New Jersey business, the ginger cat can be seen trying to take a stroll through the backyard while the large rabbit hops along under the feline and between his legs.

"The part when a cat & a bunny become friends," reads the caption.

One user asked, "How did you get them to get along? My 7 month kitty goes for my bunny I don't know what to do to teach her not to."

As this interaction shows, cats and rabbits can get along, but it's important to set some ground rules to ensure the meeting goes well.

"It is possible for rabbits to share a house with cats and dogs," says the Vets4Pets website. "However, it's important to remember that rabbits are prey animals. This means they are very cautious and naturally afraid of any predators that could pose a threat. Both cats and dogs are carnivores with intact hunting instincts.

"If you are keeping them in the same house, you should ensure that your rabbit has a safe hiding place they can escape to if they get stressed from the dog or cat. You should also never leave your cat or dog unsupervised with your rabbit," the site says.

A cat can do harm to a rabbit, but a rabbit can pack a punch as well.

"It's important to note that rabbits are far more territorial than cats, are capable of defending themselves, and could possibly cause injury to a cat," says the Animal Welfare Association.

"Additionally, being in the presence of one another may also be very stressful, and stress over time will cause health problems," the association says. "If your rabbit is free roaming all day and night (though it should have a "home base" for safety, stress reduction and/or rest), there should be someone home all day to supervise their interactions."

"The rabbit is like those fish that keep swimming bellow a shark's belly," commented one TikTok user.

"Bunny has no sense of personal space," wrote another.

Newsweek has reached out to @lopbunniesnj via email for comment.

Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@newsweek.com with some details about your best friend and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.

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