New cat in a house of dogs...?

Question

Well, I adopted an adorable 1yr old Maine Coon a couple of days ago......and I also have two dogs.

my dogs are curious about him (they're both girls and very sweet)

but my kitty does nothing but hiss at them whenever they come near him.

I want for them to get along.....and i don't want this to end with my mom kicking my kitty out.... how do I get them to get along???

Answer 1

spend time with both of them and don't play with the cat until she will go at least 5 min. without hissing at them. i know, you'll feel mean but it will show her you can't make friends with a hissy atitude. then she should maybe learn to get along with them. making them share the same food bowl is also a great way.

Answer 2

They will get along.
This is just the kitty establishing to the dogs that she won't put up with any nonsense. It's normal and nothing to worry about.
As long as the dogs don't hurt her, she will figure it out. Cats do this even with new kittens in the house.
My first cat was terrified of the dogs, neither of which would hurt a cat, but one of them kept barking and bouncing and wanting to chase. I made sure the cat had someplace to go to escape; this is easy because cats usually just go up high. Within 2 weeks the cat wasn't scared, and within another 2 weeks she was rubbing up against even the rowdy dog. She learned that she can play chase when she wants to, or not if she doesn't feel like it.

Answer 3

1Step OneRealize that kittens usually attach themselves to adult dogs, who in general aren't threatened by kittens.
2Step TwoUnderstand that dogs instinctively chase animals that run or move suddenly, even if they're used to being around other cats.
3Step ThreeIntroduce the kitten while the dog is either closely monitored by someone else or is on a leash. Do this several times over a period of several weeks to allow time for each animal to grow comfortable.
4Step FourMake introductions a positive experience for the dog, and reward her with plenty of praise and treats when she shows appropriate behavior.
5Step FiveGive an immediate and sharp 'No!' if the dog is unfriendly toward the kitten, but avoid shouting if the dog behaves inappropriately.
6Step SixRealize that an adult cat may perceive the dog as a threat to his status and may protest by marking his territory. This is normal behavior for a cat under stress.
7Step SevenAvoid allowing a puppy or dog to roam the house freely during the first few weeks of her introduction to an adult cat.
8Step EightProvide a special area for the cat that's inaccessible to the dog. Be sure to place food, water and a litter box in the area.
9Step NineBe aware that both the dog and the cat need space and special attention; bathing and grooming should take place in private.
10Step TenPlace the cat on a table and pet him for reassurance, while having the dog sit on the floor nearby.
11Step Eleven Alternatively, place the puppy or dog in a cage, and let the cat approach.
12Step Twelve Allow the cat to swat at the dog (within reason) when they finally meet nose to nose. This is a cat's way of establishing space boundaries.
Tips & Warnings
Don't fret if your dog and adult cat never bond. Most adult cats don't do well with change and are independent and solitary by nature. Trim your cat's nails prior to introductions (see related eHow 'Trim Your Cat's Nails').
If after two weeks there are no improvements in relations, you may have to relocate one of the pets. Contact a pet behaviorist.
A dog can injure or kill a cat with a single bite, so proceed with caution. Avoid leaving the two together for even a brief period without supervision

Answer 4

give them time. usually if you get a puppy and a kitten together at the same time they will grow up with each other and love each other. thats what happened to me. but another time i was also in a situation like yours. i had a 3 year old dog and brought a new kitten into the house. my dog tried to play with her, but the kitten wanted nothing to do with my dog. what i did was keep them in separate rooms, but when they wanted to get out i would let them. then when they came across each other, i wouldnt pull one away from the other, i would let them sniff each other and realize nothing is bad. it took some time but after a while they didnt LOVE each other, but got along fine.

usually cats and dogs fight because of territory, or maybe because they think the other is replacing them. show them both you love them equally. good luck :)

Answer 5

Our mainecoon, Fred, had a heavy dislike for dogs, he would literally chase them off our property and even bait them when they were friendly. He would whomp them in the nose and the dogs in the neighborhood had a healthy fear of Fred. He even would go across the street and eat the Boxer's food!! He was a tough cat and if your mainecoon is like ours he will never like your dogs just tolerate them. He was 25lbs and died at 17-1/2 yrs old we all cried .. me, my husband and my son. We were very attached to him and got him cremated.
Never were we so attached to animal like that.
You take good care of yours! they are called fur-people.. read up on their habits they are awesome cats and nothing like a regular cat.. they are extraordinary!!

Answer 6

dogs will proably get along with the cat pretty well after the cat gets to know them better