Rover asked:
I have a young kitten (been in the house for a month now) and will be getting a young rescue puppy on Wednesday of a similar age to the kitten.
I have a young kitten (been in the house for a month now) and will be getting a young rescue puppy on Wednesday of a similar age to the kitten.
How can I make sure, if at all, they grow up together without trying to kill one another? Thanks!
Best put them in cages next to each other for a couple of weeks, so they get to know each other. Then let them ‘meet’ each other when you are around to watch them interact.
If they are about the same young age, they will learn to like, or dislike each other amicably.
Just keep them apart until you know they accept each other.
A cat will always rule the roost anyway, so don’t worry too much.
If they are close to the same age you probably won’t have a problem.
Kitten and puppies usually get along very easily. Just make sure you are watching them when they are together, just in case.
Early on, while they are still getting to know each other, it would probably be safe to separate them if you are leaving the house. But as soon as you know they are safe with each other, they can be together without supervision.
When dogs and cats are raised together from babyhood, they usually end up being friends for life
Rescue dog eh! well they should have told you if the dog has lived with cats and gets on with them………..if not do what my ole mum does with hers keep em apart
my grand dad who had a farm and was good with animals always said chuck water over them if they fight
i use a non powerful water pistol
Cats and Dogs can and do get on just fine together. You shouldn’t have too many problems because your cat is a kitten and if you are having a small puppy they will grow up together and get on just fine.
Just make sure that the puppy isn’t too rough with the kitten and that puppy learns the word No where the cat is concerned. Cats have needle sharp claws that they will use to good advantage so be careful of the puppy’s eyes.
Always make sure that the cat has an escape route i.e. it can get up onto furniture or out a door or window when it has had enough of the dog.