4 weeks ago i got a puppy and i have 2 cats, one of the cats is fine with him but the other just stalks the puppy and if it comes to near to him he scratches the puppy - the puppy doesn't even go near him on purpose and stays away from the cat. The cat has scratched him so many times we are wrorried he will catch him in the eye. Everytime the puppy goes into another room the cat follows him. The cat is fine with humans but hates other animals including the other cat. We had a dog untill it died about 4 years ago and the cat was ok with her but when we got the cat the dog was older and the cat was a kitten. We tell the cat off when he scratches the puppy but it doesn't seem to be doing anything, and we dont want to get a crate for the puppy. We have also tried to separate the cat from the puppy but as soon as we let him out he starts looking for the puppy again. Is there a way to get the cat to accept the puppy?
2006-11-25 05:26:48 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
The fact that the cat "stalks" the puppy indicates that the cat is curious about it. If he were absolutely never going to accept the dog, he would avoid it and strike out at the dog when it came near him.
What I've read from your question tells me that there is a cat already established in the house who is territorial, but not necessarily unwilling to share the territory. It is just going to make very sure that the puppy is OK (learned by observing the puppy) and that the puppy knows who is boss. It may be another month before your cat is quite sure. They can be difficult to convince that this newcomer is not going to disrupt the lifestyle that he has become accustomed to living.
In the meantime, make sure that the puppy (they are so cute) doesn't get too much of the attention, so that your cat can be assured that the puppy isn't replacing him.
By all means, do not use a squirt bottle to discipline the cat when it is close to the dog. The cat will connect the dog to the being squirted and will blame the dog for the squirting.
2006-11-25 05:59:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
4 weeks is not enough time for a cat to adjust. Keep the cat's nails cut short or look into Soft Paws (most groomers are familiar with them). They are a soft rubber tip that attaches to the claw, and falls off as the claw grows. Crates are not cruel, many dogs really like their crate, but you have to keep it positive. I'd worry too about the cat cornering the puppy in a crate. A can of spray air that you use to dust the computer works well to discourage bad kitty behavior, it can ruffle their fur from several feet away and they hate the noise. Be patient.
2006-11-25 05:31:18 · answer #2 · answered by lizzy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest getting plastic tips put on the cats nails. There inexpensive, and also prevent furniture scratching. They stay on 3 months, by then your cat should be adjusted. I personally think your cat is jealous of the new puppy. If you can give extra attention the the cat and everything Will work out. Sometimes it takes time, cats don't like change, but I promise you they will all get along. **** Luck!
2006-11-25 05:33:28 · answer #3 · answered by samanthabohon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably not but you can try using a squirt bottle.Squirt the cat with it every time she scratches the dog! If that doesn't work you may have to give this cat up!Good luck!!!
2006-11-25 06:08:33 · answer #4 · answered by know it all 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-13 02:20:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cat may never accept the puppy, just try harder to keep them separated.
2006-11-25 06:29:43 · answer #6 · answered by miss m. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
getting the cat declawed is not that good of an idea but it wud help, and put them together n whenever the cat scratches him tap his nose and yell no, shell realize soon
2006-11-25 06:29:52 · answer #7 · answered by Name 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i have a kitten and she is 10 months old and well she used to scratch alot so wat i did was got a newspaper and rolled it and whenever she tryed to scratch i hit her w/ the newspaper gently and put her in the bathroom for 10 minutes and told her why she was going to the bathroom with the lights off so she knows that it is wrong to scratch.or if you dont want to hit him than just get a spray bottle and put water in it and everytime he trys to scratch try to get spray him in the face so he knows its wrong. so try both if these and see which one works better and he will stop scratching the puppy.
2006-11-25 05:39:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get the cat de-clawed.
2006-11-25 05:30:54 · answer #9 · answered by ~*Angel*~ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to shooy the ******* cat in the head all cats need to die
2006-11-25 14:28:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋