I've owned a dog for the past four years, and have worked with cats before, I lived with a friend who had one and got along great with it. I've been looking through adoption sites and have found a few dog friendly kittens who I'm thinking of adopting.
What I'm asking is if there's anything that I should consider? I know the basics, vet bills and introducing the dog to the cat, should I consider anything else? Any insight will be appreciated! Thank you!
2006-12-06 15:54:43 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
I have 6 cats...no im not the crazy cat lady (my mom is)...but we have tons of cat experience...
#1 Are they declawed? Some people are against declawing, but if it is going to be an indoor cat, its worth it...they heal and get over it!! If not, be prepared to TRY TRY TRY to get them not to ruin your furniature...try all types of scratching posts.
#2 What are you going to feed them? All dry food out for them all day? All articles you read will say that all dry food is bad and wet food is better blah blah blah, but all the cats i know just eat the dry food all day and are perfectly content!! If you do do the wet food, will you be home several times a day to feed your cat!! They get hingry!! Trust me...if you get a kittin, buy a quality dry food and get them started right away!
--I am sure i missed some things...but these 2 decisions can affect you the entire time you have a cat. Personally, i would get the cat declawed (its not animal abuse, its OK, its what people do) and no matter what you hear about the wet/dry food issue...YES, cats do do just fine with all dry food...Quality dry food.
Good Luck@
2006-12-06 16:01:44 · answer #1 · answered by stephasoris 4 · 1⤊ 5⤋
You have given it some consideration, and you've pretty much covered all the bases. But like the poster before me said (sorry, forgot your name already) try to find a shelter that would let you bring in the dog to see which cat was least bothered by it.
Congratulations! You sound like a wonderful prospective cat Mom. Hope you, puppy and new kitty have a wonderful long, healthy and happy life.
2006-12-07 00:29:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well you won't know anything until you put them together,as all dogs and cats are individuals, and their past environments will have more to do with how they get along than anything else.
2006-12-07 00:59:55 · answer #3 · answered by Crowfeather 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
if you can bring your dog by to see what cat he seems to like. any good foster family or shelter will not have a problem w/ this, since they are looking for long term homes.
2006-12-07 00:03:09 · answer #4 · answered by rblankenship_rblankenship 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋