my dog is extremely frightened of my cat (he's a 100 pound yellow lab ha) my cat dislikes the dog very much. He hisses at him. we're affraid the dog and cat will never get along. is there a way other then showing them eachother every night very slowly to get them to get along? or will they be enemys for a while??
2007-01-08 11:58:34 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Just be patient and don't force it! Eventually the kitty will realize that dog's not going anywhere and "allow" him to stay. :)
2007-01-08 12:05:44 · answer #1 · answered by mickeyg1958 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You just got the cat, don't expect it to be an aurtomatic thing. You should introduce them more slowly. Put the cat or dog into a crate and allow the other to sniff around it. It will give both a chance to get used to each other's scent. Remember, cats and dogs are naturally enemies so you're asking something that is out of the norm for them. It's not impossible, my black Lab and both of my cats get along perfectly fine.... now. But I had to introduce them properly and allow them to adjust at their own pace. Don't force it or you could make it worse.
2007-01-08 12:08:20 · answer #2 · answered by MasLoozinIt76 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will probably take quite a while for them to get used to one another.
I am assuming that these two have become roommates recently.
I recommend keeping them in separate rooms, and taking a blanket or pet bed back and forth between them. That way, they can get used to one another's smells. That will go a long way in helping them get over the initial fear.
After several days of this, put them in rooms where they can see one another, but can't get TO one another. (Adjoining rooms with a baby gate between them, perhaps...) This will help the them get used to the SIGHT of one another. After a few days of THAT, try introducing them in the same room for a few minutes at a time. Take the cat in to see the dog while the dog is SLEEPING. Hold the cat and reassure him that the dog is really a friend. He's just scared of the *big* guy with *big* teeth. Eventually, move on to doing this while the dog is awake, too.
It will take a while. Be patient!
2007-01-08 12:11:18 · answer #3 · answered by Meg M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the dog doesn't bother the cat, they might get along in time. Your cat is probably hissing out of fear. After a while the cat should notice that he doesn't need to worry about the dog. Also, make sure you don't try to put one by the other. They can get used to each other on their own.
2007-01-08 12:06:33 · answer #4 · answered by eigna728 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-30 09:29:16 · answer #5 · answered by herrick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, you can introduce all you want. Your best bet is to let them be. they will learn nether poses a threat and eventually get along. My Lab was the same with the Kittens of all things. Even now, she will jump over them, but she doesn't run anymore. It has been 4 weeks. the vet told me they will work it out on their own.
2007-01-08 12:26:26 · answer #6 · answered by danielle Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my dog and cat have the same problem.But my cat showed the dog she was boss and so the cat isnt afrade of the dog.But the dog still thinks the cat is a toy,i hope she grows out of that.Some cats get along wonderfuly with dogs and others dont.They have to work it out themselves.
2007-01-08 12:06:44 · answer #7 · answered by Liddy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're probably just feeling eachother out. They'll get over it. They may not become best pals, but they learn to tolerate eachother.
2007-01-08 12:30:42 · answer #8 · answered by ROBERT L O 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋