Snce we bought our new rescue dog home our cat has moved himself upstairs and will only come down to go outside if the dog is locked away. We followd all of the procedures giving the cat run of house and confining dog to kitched for two weeks. The cat moved upstairs he has a litter tray and food. He is really lording it up. He is not frightened of the dog he has lived with a dog before He parades up and down the landing showing off and teasing her, she is so good sitting at the bottom of the stairs she has never attempted to go up or chase him. I want him to come back downstairs and rejoin the family. I worry he will be lonley up there on his own. Any suggestions please?
2006-12-30 22:39:47 · 13 answers · asked by mummylove 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Most cats and dogs will get along well, given a little time. I would move the litter tray and food downstairs, and close all doors upstairs. The cat will come downstairs after a while.
They may have a few skirmishes, which will probably result in the poor dog getting a few swipes across the nose, but once the cat establises his superiority to the dog in the grand scheme of things, they'll be just fine.
We have a dog and a six month old kitten, and they play 'tag' all the time - they chase each other round the house, play hide and seek under the beds, and end up curled up on the couch together.
The sooner you get them together, the better it'll be.
2006-12-30 23:00:54 · answer #1 · answered by RM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we had the same problem , although it might seem a bit tough of us we put our dog and cat in a room together every time we went out. That way the cat wont be acting to show up in front of you. you only know she does this behaviour because you have been there and your cat thrives on it. Your cat and dog would rather be together than apart when you are ut and ours formed a bond, a sort or commen ground. It took a while for them to get used to each other but now they cuddle and play together . ONLY do this if you truly trust your dog , our dog is as soft as they come so we were not worried and ALWAYS make sure there is a high place for the cat to go where the dog cannott reach your cat will still want some control over the situation it is in. All in all dont make a big thing of it and dont give too much attention to what is going on. It worked for us !!
2006-12-31 01:23:29 · answer #2 · answered by winla 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bring the cat down on occasion and hold on to it while the dog is in the same room then let the cat go. He will most likely go back upstairs but eventually the cat will realize that the dog will not hurt him and he will wander down on his own. It may take awhile but cats are smart and he will figure it out. We had an older dog and then got an older cat and now they are fine together but at first the cat also lived upstairs and the dog down......
2006-12-31 00:41:48 · answer #3 · answered by rawsugar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about it. The cat is showing the dog whose house it really is. Once the cat is satisfied, they will tolerate each other. Dogs & cats don't make the best of friends unless they are raised from babies. Let them work it out.
2006-12-31 18:50:01 · answer #4 · answered by Julia B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just give it time the cat will eventually get used to the dog, I had a similar situation and they ended up snuggling up together in front of the fire. Good luck
2006-12-30 22:46:38 · answer #5 · answered by chelywelly 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Right, first things first.
Get one member of your family (preferably the one the cat likes the most) to bring the cat downstairs.
Get one of your family to hold your dog.
Slowly introduce them, if your cat tries to run away, close the door, but keep a close eye on them.
Keep doing this often.
Hopefully your cat should get used to your dog.
Good Luck..x
2006-12-30 22:51:12 · answer #6 · answered by x..Heli-B..x 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cats & dogs are not two pets that mix very well, anyway. Ever seen Tom & Jerry? If you're that worried, get another cat & keep him upstairs with the other one. However, if your cat really isn't that bothered, leave him to it.
2006-12-30 22:46:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-06 06:14:42 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it'll take quite a long time for the both of 'em to get used to each other........or maybe never........its natural for cats to be scared of dogs.......u can't force ur cat to like ur dog!!!!!!!
2006-12-30 22:57:31 · answer #9 · answered by crazy_gurl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lock them in a small room and let them work it out.
2006-12-30 23:53:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋