2006-12-23 11:42:38 · 12 answers · asked by phoenixforce345 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
You don't kick anyone out like the first guy suggested!
To introduce pets to each other, separate them for a couple of days-- keep the new one in a small area, such as a bathroom or den with his own things. Bring him out several times per day for short visits with the others. Let them sniff each other, but make sure they are restrained so no one will get slapped or bitten. Gradually, make the visits longer & let them get closer to each other.
They WILL get used to each other.
2006-12-23 11:51:31 · answer #1 · answered by from HJ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You need to slowly introduce any new animal into a home where there are existing resident animals. Put the puppy in a crate or room by itself and let the cats start to get used to the pup slowly through smell first. You can also take an old towel/shirt and rub both the cats and the puppy so they get more used to each other's scent. You should also switch and put the cats in the room for a short time while the dog is investigating the house and then put him back. After awhile, bring the dog out on a leash and see how the cats respond. If they're still hostile, back up and slow down again, then try bringing the pup out on a leash into the house and again, see how they interact. Good luck to you all!
2006-12-23 11:58:50 · answer #2 · answered by Christine R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will get used to each other but your cats are going to the puppy that they are the boss. I went through it and hopefully they will adjust to each other. You may want to keep the pup in a different room as a cat can use their claws and do some damage to the pup! Good Luck to you! You are going to need patience!!!!
2006-12-23 11:56:20 · answer #3 · answered by Carol H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats are capable of doing severe damage to your new dog. With that in mind, acclimate your new animal to the residents with care and calm. Felines are easily threatened, and it is easiest to take small steps at a time: limit the time together while you oversee the newcomer. Play it safe,and they will respond to your feelings. Dogs and cats get along together every day. Yours can too.
2006-12-23 11:55:02 · answer #4 · answered by Zair 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might want to put the cat and the dog in separate rooms. Let them get used to each other and then you can put them in the same room. Dogs and cats ususally fight alot so when the dog gets older and learns not to harm other animals, or the cat(s), then you can most likely put them in the same room.
2006-12-23 12:05:01 · answer #5 · answered by doggielova24 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put the cats out until the puppy can take up for himself
2006-12-23 11:45:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Maybe put a gate up so the puppy and the cats are seperated?
2006-12-23 11:48:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just leave them alone. They have to establish who's boss. You never know they might become best friends or they might not like each other and just avoid each other. Whatever happens nothing will go wrong. They'll learn to live with each other. Trust me
They are kinda like horses the younger one always dominates.
2006-12-23 11:54:35 · answer #8 · answered by Kenz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since kitties have a mind of their own and you really can't train them, try to keep them separate until the dog is big enough to fend for himself.
2006-12-23 12:24:23 · answer #9 · answered by LR 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you should keep him around you 24/7. So he can ignore your cats. Try it, it could work!!
2006-12-23 11:48:56 · answer #10 · answered by ~Sports #1 fan!!!~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋