The dogs want to check her out and play with her but the cat just hisses when they come into the room...The cat is the sweetest little thing she just isnt sure of the dogs. How can I get them to live together and get along?
2006-07-24 12:54:48 · 10 answers · asked by pingme03 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Put the kitten in a small room with her things (box, food, toys, etc) for the first couple days. She can come out a little each day, but watch her closely! By isolating her at first, she can get used to the new smells of both the humans and the dogs that she will live with. Most of all, be patient as they get to know each other, and reward everyone who "plays nicely" with yummy treats to encourage bonding.
2006-07-24 12:59:30 · answer #1 · answered by sara_pk1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just give it time. I've had a dog for 6 years and have had many cat litters over the years too. Ultimately I have 5 cats now. But when the kittens started to come out exploring, they did the hissing routine too. Eventually they actually started co-existing just fine. Didn't take very long, maybe a couple of months.
2006-07-24 14:21:31 · answer #2 · answered by SharpGuy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry. The kitten will get used to the dog in no time. Right now the kitten see's your dog as this big smelly thing... but soon she will adjust. We've introduced kittens to our dogs over the years and never had any problems.
2006-07-24 12:58:59 · answer #3 · answered by CG234 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In time the cat and dogs will develop their own relationship. Dogs love to have their own cat. I think it gives them status in the dog community. Cats are indifferent about owning dogs. She will learn how to controll and outsmart them and then she will be fine with them. Just let her watch them for several days until she gets use to them.
2006-07-24 13:01:15 · answer #4 · answered by davi h 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah. It's all new. You don't have to intentionally sequester her--just give her a place to retreat to when she's scared. This is actually the best time to introduce her to dogs..since she's so young, she will come to accept dogs as part of the household. Mine has adjusted to many different dogs (both housemates and visiting ones) with little problem.
2006-07-24 13:02:31 · answer #5 · answered by Woz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fortunately, you brought home a kitten so she can grow up with the dogs. As she does, she will become more tolerant. The animals will work it out on their own. Eventually, they will become 1 happy family. Good luck!
2006-07-24 13:57:21 · answer #6 · answered by Debs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can't make them get along I have three cats and one dog and it took them a while to get used to each other and establish a pecking order it will work out with a little time.
2006-07-24 13:14:21 · answer #7 · answered by osu2720@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just slowly let them be together more and more each day and after a while they should get along fine. it worked with my cat and dog
2006-07-24 13:08:17 · answer #8 · answered by Steven T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let nature take it's course....since it is a kitten, it will learn to grow and associate with your dogs. Mine did in due time.
2006-07-24 13:00:09 · answer #9 · answered by bluejeanrose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wait for a week or two they will get along you should leave them alone but hide and watch what they do so they can get to know eachother hold them both at the same time
2006-07-24 13:21:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋