My dog and cat has always played together every sense they was just babies, but here resently they been fighting every sense my new boyfriend moved in with me. I love my cat and dog and I do love my boyfriend what should I do??
2006-06-24 10:13:17 · 11 answers · asked by Bonnie T 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
They probably don't like your boyfriend. Just like in a people a big change like that can trigger new behaviors.
2006-06-24 10:28:46 · answer #1 · answered by star29 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The animals see your boyfriend as a new animal in their territory. They already had established the "pecking order" and then you brought in a contender for the spot. The balance has been destroyed and they need to establish a new hierarchy for the pack. They are now both vying for the head animal spot most likely. Also, they may not care for the person you brought in. That adds extra stress on the situation. How long and often did you have your boyfriend come over before you moved him in? They may not be used to this person at all, and needed to be considered as part of your family unit - now you will have to allow things to settle before they consider this intruder part of the pack. Give them both lots of extra positive attention, as they may be feeling rejected by you and/or jealous of him. Sooner or later they should see he will be there, and perhaps they will grow to like him (the cat and dog will also settle down with each other as they already have known each other awhile). Keep in mind an animal's sixth sense: they do seem to know which people can be trusted...
2006-06-24 10:29:46 · answer #2 · answered by still learning at 56 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There might be a problem with the guy: There was one young male (notice I do not say man) that the cat I had at the time didn't like at all. It turns out that he had a good reason.
Otherwise, it could be simple jealousy. Has your boyfriend tried playing with both pets? And it might help if you try to give them extra attention too.
Good luck!
2006-06-24 12:10:28 · answer #3 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out the boyfriend. Listen to not only your git instinct (not your heart) but your animals.
2006-06-24 10:45:18 · answer #4 · answered by poohlvr_27 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ppl say that pets can see the truth in a person. not saying it in the bad way but r u sure ur bf is a good person
2006-06-24 10:17:52 · answer #5 · answered by ->>sweet<<- 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are jealous of the attention you give your boy friend.
Medicate both pets.
2006-06-24 10:18:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get rid of the man
2006-06-24 10:46:14 · answer #7 · answered by tinkerbell85 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think your animals are disturbed by something they sense in your man. animals know people, darlin'.
2006-06-24 10:18:56 · answer #8 · answered by THE Jester 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
does he also have pets? animals smell other animals and it can make them tense.
2006-06-30 19:13:13 · answer #9 · answered by a_muse@prodigy.net 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
didn't you have a husband a week ago?
2006-06-24 10:47:33 · answer #10 · answered by remps54 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋