Cathy M asked:
we have a 4 month old springer spaniel and we rescued a 2 year old male cat yesterday. will be ready to come home on tues once he has been neutered. anyone know of any suggestions on how to introduce to each other?
we have a 4 month old springer spaniel and we rescued a 2 year old male cat yesterday. will be ready to come home on tues once he has been neutered. anyone know of any suggestions on how to introduce to each other?
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i have 5 cats and 3 dogs… what ive learned is either they will **** each other or love each other.. i wouldnt force them to meet (like put the cat in the dogs face) your best bet is to put them both in the same room and watch them.
I really hope they get along! good luck
Place a barrier that’s see though between two rooms, put one in each room and leave them to get used to each others smells ect for about an hour, then if all goes well remove the barrier while still gently holding them apart, if everything still goes well then they should be fine to roam about on ther own.
dont let them do it themselves let them get use 2 eachother on there own or they wont get along because they feel pressure to lke eachother
If the dog was a pit bull, it might be best to introduce the cat in small pieces so that the dog doesn’t choke.
Your cat will probably be the problem child. make sure the cat has been neutered as well and that the house smells of the dog,
I would say just to let them get on with it while you’re around to keep an eye on them.My guess is once the cat has recovered from his op he will soon establish himself in your home.Cats are usually pretty good at fitting in, and getting everything organised how they want it to be organised.It doesn’t always go smoothly,but hopefully they’ll soon be bosom- buddies.
It would be useful if when you bring your cat home your dog was shut away whilst the cat gets familiar with your home. He will be able to smell the dog but needs to familiarise himself first before he has to deal with him. He needs to know where the litter tray, food and water are and where his bed/sleeping place will be. It might take a while but pets usually sort out the pecking order between.
we have just talken on a rescue puppy and already have an 11yo cat. For the past 5 weeks, the dog has constantly chased the cat around the house during the day and the two of them have rested in the sitting room at night – pretty much ignoring each other. Our policy is leave them to it, although don’t let the cat get over stressed if the dog is too hyper. We also have a daughter and a stair gate. Keeping it closed at all times means that the cat has a ‘haven’ to go to if the puppy gets too much for her. The cat is starting to assert her ‘authority’ and the puppy isn’t quite so willing to torment her anymore – though vigilance is essential! Try to let them work it out themselves as much as possible, but be vigilant, and ensure the cat has somewhere quiet to go if it all gets too much.