We've had a new dog (adult) in our house for about 3 months. The intro to our two cats went fairly well. He is the only dog in the house but not the only dog the cats have lived with in the past. Lately one of the cats keeps striking out at the dog. Loud noise that scares everyone, including the dog, and the cat goes after the dog. Sometimes the other cat joins in but not always. We've tried spending equal time with the pets thinking it was jealousy but it's still a problem. The dog does nothing we'd consider as provocation -- walking by to go from one room to the next can sometimes set off the cat. Meanwhile the other cat will be perfectly fine with whatever the dog is doing.
Any tips you can offer? We're good at diffusing the situation so no tips needed there we just need some ideas on how to at least reduce the frequency of it. I'm more familiar with dog behavior than cats so I don't know what can cause a cat to be OK for a couple of months then start behaving like this.
2006-08-10 03:22:31 · 6 answers · asked by stimply 5 in Pets ➔ Cats
I have a cat, that is the last to join the family of animals I have (3 cats & 2 dogs) and he regularly walks up and slaps the dogs. I think it's just a reminder that he is the one in charge (and he literlly is) and is keeping them in their place. Get yourself a squirt bottle, and take aim at the trouble making cat when he gets started. It won't take him long to change his behavior.
2006-08-10 03:33:29 · answer #1 · answered by buggsnme2 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cats take a long time to adjust to changes - sometimes 6 months or even a year. Try giving the cat a place he can feel safe in, maybe something high off the ground. I had a cat who would howl and swipe at my dog for the first 8 months the cat was with us. Eventually they got to the point where they would sleep together. Give it time, and good luck!
2006-08-10 03:42:57 · answer #2 · answered by crabbygirl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My daughter has hypersensitive reactions to cats additionally. She additionally owns 2 Maine Coons women at that. One is a Black Smoke and the different is a Brown Patch Tabby with white. She is positive with the two. She retains them brushed and groomed additionally. I even have 2 whit women additionally that are Maine Coons and neither one in all them are Pissy, somewhat none of my women are Pissy. that's how they're socialized and raised as kittens and likewise has lots to do with the parents personalities. R P CAT
2016-09-29 03:06:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A friend of mine had to declaw her cat because it was so aggressive to the dog. When I say aggressive, I mean clawing his eyes, drawing blood and just being evil. None of us really agreed with declawing until this situation came about. It was so serious that it was either declaw or find new home for kitty.
If your situation is not to this point, the animals may work it out for themselves. They may never like one another, but the aggression may let up. Unless you keep them separated, I don't see how (in the meantime) you can reduce the frequency of it.
2006-08-10 03:30:58 · answer #4 · answered by dhalia_1977 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
cats are pissy creatures.."meow I want everything now and give all your attention to me because I am the best" They are so stuck up!
Dog's are awesome.
2006-08-10 03:28:49 · answer #5 · answered by Amy A 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the cats my think your dog is invading there terriotory she my be being protective of her home or of you
2006-08-10 04:25:41 · answer #6 · answered by FutbalCutie95 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋