I currently live with my mom, and I'm thinking about moving to my dad's house. I love my cat to death and want to bring him with me. I'm scared though that it would be bad to seperate him and my sister's cat. There is also a dog at my dad's house and max hasn't been around dogs before. The dog is sweet tempered, but I'm wondering if this is too much for my cat to handle. I would be heartbroken if I couldn't take him, but I want what's best for him.
2007-03-18 10:31:45 · 17 answers · asked by penlight2 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
it's sweet that you are ready to sacrifice your personal happiness for the cat's own well-being. i think it is ok to bring him with you, but keep a close tab on him. let the cat and dog adjust to each other.
2007-03-18 10:35:05 · answer #1 · answered by Mystic 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try bringing the cat to live with you at your dad's house, and periodically have bring your cat to visit your sister's cat. About the dog, gradually let your cat be around the dog more, and when they are introduced, make sure the dog is on a leash or restrained in some gentle way, so as to let the cat have the power to walk near the dog and check the dog out for a little while. After a while, things should be fine.
2007-03-18 17:58:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any move with a cat can be stressful, but doable. You would want to keep the dog and Max isolated for a few weeks, only allowing them to sniff each other through doors, or barriers. This way, Max can get used to a new home, while knowing that the dog is there, without going through the stress of meeting the dog until he is ready. If they sniff through barriers, and seem ok, then introduce them slowly. Let them see each other ONLY at first, then let them into a room or area where Max can hide if he likes. Do this in baby steps. As they seem comfortable, move it up a notch. Let them in an area where they can touch. Expect that Max may hiss or "puff up" the first few times he sees or hears the dog. This is ok. It can take several weeks for a cat to accept a new housemate. But, if you give him lots of love, and be patient, it can work out fine.
2007-03-18 17:37:04 · answer #3 · answered by casie_kitty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would do a test run to see how your kitty reacts. Give it at least a week, most cats will show aversion when introduced to a new household. Some cats will get along anywhere, we have some cats like that. Others will take some time to get used to a new environment. I foster kittens and we ended up keeping one and giving the other to my hubby's parents. We weren't going to split them up, but someone else adopted our kitty and brought her back. About a month after the kittens had been sepearted we put them back together. Our cat hated the other (her sister) and acted like she didn't know her. So don't feel to bad about separating your cat with your sister's, she may not even have a big problem with it.
2007-03-18 17:37:52 · answer #4 · answered by Serena 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is easy. Cats are very territorial. I don't think being separated from the other cat would be problematic, BUT the dog in the other house might be. The best thing to do would be to introduce your cat to the dog in small doses. See how they interract after a few 'visits' together -- maybe even a weekend. That should tell you all you need to know about their being potential roommates. Good Luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-03-18 17:37:45 · answer #5 · answered by napqueen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could try having the cat and dog meet and if they don't kill each other immediately then it might be okay. If the dog is food aggressive, that may be another story. I would try separating the cats and if your cat doesn't do well then it's not meant to be. Remember that when you get a pet, it's for the life of the pet.
2007-03-18 18:32:52 · answer #6 · answered by Willow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That girl that said he is just a cat is wrong. He is a living creature!!! You should try to introduce him to the dog and your ads house but I say that if you want wha`s best you would be better off leaving him at your mom`s house and visit him frequently. The truth hurts.
2007-03-18 17:36:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you could try it. Take your cat with you and give him and the dog some time to adjust. If it isn't working out, take him back to your Moms. Make sure ahead of time, that it's all right with your Mom if you bring him back once you've taken him out of the house.
2007-03-18 17:35:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do a test trial. Take the cat. If after a while the cat isn't adjusting taking the cat back. I have a friend who did this. Her cat would not adjust. She would take her cat on weekends, and then a little longer, until the cat never went back to her parent's house. Animals generally adapt easily if they are loved and fed. Pretty easy to please!
2007-03-18 17:35:44 · answer #9 · answered by Jenny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bring him to your dad's house and see how he is around the dog first.If they get along, bring the cat with you and when you go over to your mom's house, bring the cat with you so your cat and your sister's cat can hang out.If the dog and the cat don't get along, then leave the cat at your mom's house and you can see him whenever you go over there.
2007-03-18 17:35:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋