how do I get my pitbull to get along with cat? My dog shakes when around cat why?

Answer 1

If one animal came after another, meaning you got one at different times, it is often very hard for an animal to adjust. One will ultimately want to dominate the other and that could end in horrible ways. As for the dog shaking, maybe the cat is winning.

Answer 2

Okay...first of all how old is the cat and how old is the dog?? Secondly, is the older animal used to sharing space and you with other animals??

Remember that animals claim territory- and if these are house animals then your house is their territory! If you bring in a young puppy as your latest edition then you might have to watch out more since puppies tend to play rough and cats aren't very forgiving. Your dog may have had a bad experience with your cat or another cat and may be afraid...and that's why he's shaking.

For a dog in a older cat area- start slow and introduce the two animals in a no threat situation (like the puppy in a cage). Always reassure your older animal that it is still loved also- animals CAN get jealous. Also keep feeding and watering seperate...food is a very touchy thing for any animal and you might have a problem you can't live with.

Answer 3

Maybe your pitbull would like to take a "bite" out of the cat but doesn't know yet if it's alright to do so.
Spend the same amount of time with each pet and take the dog over to the cat but make sure you really hold tight to the dog and introduce them to each other and make it clear to the dog that cat is not to be chased or attacked or bitten but cat is friend of both of you.
After several times of doing this the dog will hopefully understand what you are trying to teach him/her not to harm the cat.
We had a similar problem and this worked for us and hope it works for you too.

Answer 4

My guess would be that the cat slapped the dog. If cat has claws, that would really hurt. Make cat leave the dog alone.
If cat stares at dog, make it stop. If cat continues, crate it.
Cats do not recognize anyone as their boss. The only thing you can do is keep them separate, and hope the pit bull gets over his fear.

Answer 5

I have 2 pits...normal instinct of a pit and most dogs is disliking cats however you are able to get the animals accustomed to one another. It may be a difficult transition depending on the age of the dog. How is the cat with your dog and vice versa. Introduce slowly, try to keep the cat calm although its instinct is to protect itself and will hiss at the dog whom will feel threatened.When introducing, provide treats for your pit so he/she knows that its being good. It will soon learn that being good and nice to the cat will earn him rewards- use same technique as house training. Make sure you have someone to help you, someone both animals know, epecially the pit

Answer 6

No matter what you think, a pit bull will change in an instant without any reason-truth. Do not be surprised if you come home and find that your cat has been made into catchup and your dog has a red mouth.

Answer 7

Um I am not so for sure but what you could do is Take and go in a room and have one person hold your cat and one person hold you dog then let the dog go and let the cat go and see what happens then if something bad happens then keep them apart.

Answer 8

probably becoz your pitbull is afraid of the cat as the cat was in your house 1st.. cats are territorial as well as pitbulls.. i got a pit mix and she just had her 2nd litter and while she was pregnant we got a pibull & beagle puppy and it was basicially up to dixie if she approved of the beagle mix.. i would suggest putting your cat into a cage and letting your pit have full roam of the house .. protecting your cat in a cage to see if both get along.. if your cat hisses .. at your pitbull.. or your pit growls at the cat.. you will realize none of them can live in the same house hold

Answer 9

Sounds like your cat is being agresive toward your dog. They can do some damage with those claws and go for the nose in a fight. It's hard to say what happened between them, but something did.

Answer 10

Cats tend to be territorila, dominant and intimidating. It will prove arduous to break your dog's inherant fear of cats. Give it time and give both pets equal attention. Time will take care of the rest. I aplaud your ambition to work against the laws of nature in this situation.