They keep going for her and last night they got hold of her again. We have fenced the area off but cats will be cats and Im sure she roams around the garden a little.
What can we do? We have tried introducing them to each other but she is so scared of them. The one is a bull terrior and it is in her blood to chase. Does any one know of any way to get them to just leave my kitty alone?
2007-12-19 16:57:23 · 10 answers · asked by chickyboo222 5 in Pets ➔ Cats
Make her a strictly indoor cat, and keep them outside. As long as she keeps freaking out and running from them, she's going to keep triggering their chase instincts.... which in turn will make her more scared, more likely to run. Better to just keep them totally apart before she gets seriously hurt.
Plus, indoor cats are healthier and live longer, so it's a win-win situation for your kitty: she's safe and in the house where she can get lots of human attention.
2007-12-19 17:05:43 · answer #1 · answered by triviatm 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, I would see if theres an extra room in the house and make it a kitty apartment just for him. Put his favorite things in there like toys bed/blanket and food/water and a litter box. And when you move let him have that room to himself. So he can get used to the sounds and smells of the dogs. Make sure you spend as much time as possible with him so he knows you still love him. After about a week open the door and let him out if he wants to come out, if hes scared he will run back to the safety of the room. It will take some time but it will be okay. If you have to leave the cat and dogs alone soon into the move I would put the cat into the room so that there isnt a fight when you are gone that you cant stop. Just keep letting him know you love him and everything will be fine. Remember that hissing/growling/and swating are normal.
Or, This is what you have to do first you have to buy a cage and put him in it and put the cage in the area were the dogs spend the most don't worrie if they hiss and the dogs growl and bark it's normal they are talking to each other you just have to wait and keep him in there until the dogs get used to him then slowly let him out and it will be fine and they will be used to each other and the area around him!!! Good Luck !
2007-12-19 18:59:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First and foremost, make an appointment for the vet. Anytime an animal acts out of character you should first rule out anything medical before focusing on the behavior. Otherwise, it's called a thresh-hold. There is a certain amount a dog will deal with before it bites. The dog was likely stressed from having people over (and rowdy people at that), and it got a hold of something it found very high value. This was enough to make the dog feel as though biting was its best option. You need to work on expanding that thresh-hold. Realistically, every single dog will bite in the right situation. That situation should be EXTREME though, which this wasn't. It is always best to start a training program when an issue starts. Ideally, when the guarding initially began, training should have started. I believe that if the training has got to a point of full-on aggression, which this has, a professional needs to be involved. I would start calling around and see if you can find a dog behaviorist/trainer in your area willing to take your case on. Trying to rehabilitate behavior like this on your own could get you hurt.
2016-05-25 03:23:24 · answer #3 · answered by tonya 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all your sister should be more understanding of your situation and do something to prevent her dogs from attacking your cats.Second of all cats have a free roam law,they can roam where every they wanna roam they have no limits and in some areas it is against the law to kill or injure cats.Dogs in the state of Texas have a leash law and that is in some of our areas like on the plains and sometimes suburb areas.I have a problem with my neighbors dogs attacking my cat and getting into my trash.I can't seek help from my county,so I'm putting up traps to catch the ones getting into my trash...Good Luck!!!
2007-12-19 17:06:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs chase cats. My dogs have been trained to not chase anything but when you turn your back, you can't trust them to leave a cat alone. Luckily, my cat is a full grown cat with a real attitude and she got them good a couple of times so they leave her alone. But had they really attacked, they would have killed her if she was younger and not so wiley. You need to keep them separate or be there. But the dogs on runners and the cat will keep out of their way.
2007-12-19 17:02:12 · answer #5 · answered by towanda 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
NO. My neighbors dogs thought if fun ( as did my neighbors) to chase my cats in my yard... they did catch my cat and he had to be put down. Your dogs have too much power for a cat. They also have the 'hunt little prey' terrier gene. I have 2 mutts... and 2 cats.... and 2 fish. Thankfully my cats and dogs do get along... (and the one dog shows the scars to prove who is boss...not him). My dogs have been taught from the get go.. they do not chase cats... they chase raccoons, squirrels, possums, deer, etc.... but MY cats are friends... the only way to get them to leave her alone... is to keep her inside and them out.
2007-12-19 17:06:27 · answer #6 · answered by NanC 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hit the dog (Not too hard, you don't want to hurt him) and maybe he'll stop.
2007-12-19 17:00:34 · answer #7 · answered by Mandy 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
beat the sht out of the dog.
2007-12-19 17:00:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
keep them apart lol
2007-12-19 16:59:50 · answer #9 · answered by *TiFfAnY*<3 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Shoot it man
2007-12-19 17:00:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋