I have two male cats. 1 is 3 yrs. old and the other is 14. I just got a puppy. he is now 6 months old. He chases the younger cat. The older cat just hisses and stays put as he is the king of the house and the puppy doesn't bother him. The younger cat runs til he jumps up on something or just plays dead on the floor. It's so funny! How do i get the cats used to the puppy? Also, how do i keep the dog from chewing on things? The dog is in the kitchen that is blocked off with his bedding, food and litter. All of his things are there and he is happy but i can't keep doing this for long and keeping him penned up. I want a harmonious household of animals! Anyone with similar experiences, please help!! Thanks!!
2006-10-12 07:22:27 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
It can take months for your cat to get used to the puppy. I have two cats, and when I adopted my dog the older cat stayed up on top of the refrigerator for what seemed like forever. But eventually he got used to my dog, and now he isn't bothered by her at all. My other cat actually snuggles with my dog, and they sleep on the couch together. It just takes time.
2006-10-12 07:32:54 · answer #1 · answered by SLR 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-16 03:03:14 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are fun to watch. Actually its a game. If the cat was annoyed with the pup she would jump up on something where he could not get to her. but, as far as chewing, you can buy something at Walmart in the pet supplies called no chew, just spray it on the things you don't want him to chew, it really does work.
2006-10-12 08:21:27 · answer #3 · answered by LittleLady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're not supposed to just drop a new animal into another animal's territory. First you get them used to each others scents by exchanging toys and blankets, have them sniff at each other under a closed door then let them see each other. This takes weeks...not hours.
Check out the helpful videos at petvideo.com on how to get animals accustomed to each other.
2006-10-12 08:34:09 · answer #4 · answered by Brianna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't worry i had the same problem when i got my puppy with my older cat who was 6 years older than him. he hissed and swatted at him too but over the years he got used to shadow(puppy) and they got very so close just give it some time for him to get used to your puppy
2006-10-12 07:28:41 · answer #5 · answered by Ambegurl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋