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Dogs & Cats help please
I posted this before, I'm hoping someone can help. I want to adopt this cat
but my dog is grown and my previous attempts to introduce him to cats (2 at different times) he would tree and they finally ran off (they were strays too). Is it possible to successfully introduce a grown dog (inexperienced with cats) and grown cat (experienced with dogs)? I would not have the cat indoors, but the dog is most of the time. TIA Michelle Italy |
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"Atom1" wrote in message
... I posted this before, I'm hoping someone can help. I want to adopt this cat but my dog is grown and my previous attempts to introduce him to cats (2 at different times) he would tree and they finally ran off (they were strays too). Is it possible to successfully introduce a grown dog (inexperienced with cats) and grown cat (experienced with dogs)? I would not have the cat indoors, but the dog is most of the time. TIA Michelle Italy It depends on the individual dog. If he displays prey drive, rather than "oh I wanna play with you" curiosity, then don't get a cat. He'll kill it the first chance he gets. You'll have to always be on alert every time you take him outside, or have your door open with only a screen/storm door keeping him from the outside. If he sees the cat, he'll lunge. If its just anxious curiosity, which could still result in harm to the cat, that your dog displays then you should be able to successfully get the two animals to at least ignore each other after a long time spent conditioning. You have to consider how the cat may provoke the dog into being too heavy handed or aggressive as well. If the cat feels threatened, or isn't very used to dogs, a hiss or swat of the paw may be all it takes to set the dog off. If the dog just wants to be friendly then such maneuvers may work to the cat's advantage and keep the dog at bay. I'd recommend starting with a kitten should your dog not display prey drive. You'd still have to be extremely careful but at least you wouldn't have a grown cat making overtures to the dog that he may view as unfriendly or challenging. -- Tara |
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"Atom1" wrote in message
... I posted this before, I'm hoping someone can help. I want to adopt this cat but my dog is grown and my previous attempts to introduce him to cats (2 at different times) he would tree and they finally ran off (they were strays too). Is it possible to successfully introduce a grown dog (inexperienced with cats) and grown cat (experienced with dogs)? I would not have the cat indoors, but the dog is most of the time. TIA Michelle Italy It depends on the individual dog. If he displays prey drive, rather than "oh I wanna play with you" curiosity, then don't get a cat. He'll kill it the first chance he gets. You'll have to always be on alert every time you take him outside, or have your door open with only a screen/storm door keeping him from the outside. If he sees the cat, he'll lunge. If its just anxious curiosity, which could still result in harm to the cat, that your dog displays then you should be able to successfully get the two animals to at least ignore each other after a long time spent conditioning. You have to consider how the cat may provoke the dog into being too heavy handed or aggressive as well. If the cat feels threatened, or isn't very used to dogs, a hiss or swat of the paw may be all it takes to set the dog off. If the dog just wants to be friendly then such maneuvers may work to the cat's advantage and keep the dog at bay. I'd recommend starting with a kitten should your dog not display prey drive. You'd still have to be extremely careful but at least you wouldn't have a grown cat making overtures to the dog that he may view as unfriendly or challenging. -- Tara |
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"Atom1" wrote in message
... I posted this before, I'm hoping someone can help. I want to adopt this cat but my dog is grown and my previous attempts to introduce him to cats (2 at different times) he would tree and they finally ran off (they were strays too). Is it possible to successfully introduce a grown dog (inexperienced with cats) and grown cat (experienced with dogs)? I would not have the cat indoors, but the dog is most of the time. TIA Michelle Italy It depends on the individual dog. If he displays prey drive, rather than "oh I wanna play with you" curiosity, then don't get a cat. He'll kill it the first chance he gets. You'll have to always be on alert every time you take him outside, or have your door open with only a screen/storm door keeping him from the outside. If he sees the cat, he'll lunge. If its just anxious curiosity, which could still result in harm to the cat, that your dog displays then you should be able to successfully get the two animals to at least ignore each other after a long time spent conditioning. You have to consider how the cat may provoke the dog into being too heavy handed or aggressive as well. If the cat feels threatened, or isn't very used to dogs, a hiss or swat of the paw may be all it takes to set the dog off. If the dog just wants to be friendly then such maneuvers may work to the cat's advantage and keep the dog at bay. I'd recommend starting with a kitten should your dog not display prey drive. You'd still have to be extremely careful but at least you wouldn't have a grown cat making overtures to the dog that he may view as unfriendly or challenging. -- Tara |
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"Atom1" wrote in message
... I posted this before, I'm hoping someone can help. I want to adopt this cat but my dog is grown and my previous attempts to introduce him to cats (2 at different times) he would tree and they finally ran off (they were strays too). Is it possible to successfully introduce a grown dog (inexperienced with cats) and grown cat (experienced with dogs)? I would not have the cat indoors, but the dog is most of the time. TIA Michelle Italy It depends on the individual dog. If he displays prey drive, rather than "oh I wanna play with you" curiosity, then don't get a cat. He'll kill it the first chance he gets. You'll have to always be on alert every time you take him outside, or have your door open with only a screen/storm door keeping him from the outside. If he sees the cat, he'll lunge. If its just anxious curiosity, which could still result in harm to the cat, that your dog displays then you should be able to successfully get the two animals to at least ignore each other after a long time spent conditioning. You have to consider how the cat may provoke the dog into being too heavy handed or aggressive as well. If the cat feels threatened, or isn't very used to dogs, a hiss or swat of the paw may be all it takes to set the dog off. If the dog just wants to be friendly then such maneuvers may work to the cat's advantage and keep the dog at bay. I'd recommend starting with a kitten should your dog not display prey drive. You'd still have to be extremely careful but at least you wouldn't have a grown cat making overtures to the dog that he may view as unfriendly or challenging. -- Tara |
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On Fri, 12 Mar 2004 10:14:29 -0500, "Atom1"
wrote: I posted this before, I'm hoping someone can help. I want to adopt this cat but my dog is grown and my previous attempts to introduce him to cats (2 at different times) he would tree and they finally ran off (they were strays too). Is it possible to successfully introduce a grown dog (inexperienced with cats) and grown cat (experienced with dogs)? I would not have the cat indoors, but the dog is most of the time. I was going to ask why you would not have the cat indoors, but then noticed that you're in Italy; presumably cats are kept differently there, as they often are in th UK. It is sometimes possible to successfully introduce a grown dog that's inexperienced with cats to a grown cat that's experienced with dogs. However, many, many dogs that are fine with cats indoors will always try to chase them outdoors - - that's prey drive - - and that's something that usually does not change. If you don't have the cat indoors, it's going to be just about impossible to introduce it to the dog and get the dog to understand that the cat is part of the pack. Bringing a cat to live outdoors at your home with a dog that likes to chase and tree cats would not be doing the cat any favors. Mustang Sally |
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On Fri, 12 Mar 2004 10:14:29 -0500, "Atom1"
wrote: I posted this before, I'm hoping someone can help. I want to adopt this cat but my dog is grown and my previous attempts to introduce him to cats (2 at different times) he would tree and they finally ran off (they were strays too). Is it possible to successfully introduce a grown dog (inexperienced with cats) and grown cat (experienced with dogs)? I would not have the cat indoors, but the dog is most of the time. I was going to ask why you would not have the cat indoors, but then noticed that you're in Italy; presumably cats are kept differently there, as they often are in th UK. It is sometimes possible to successfully introduce a grown dog that's inexperienced with cats to a grown cat that's experienced with dogs. However, many, many dogs that are fine with cats indoors will always try to chase them outdoors - - that's prey drive - - and that's something that usually does not change. If you don't have the cat indoors, it's going to be just about impossible to introduce it to the dog and get the dog to understand that the cat is part of the pack. Bringing a cat to live outdoors at your home with a dog that likes to chase and tree cats would not be doing the cat any favors. Mustang Sally |
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On Fri, 12 Mar 2004 10:14:29 -0500, "Atom1"
wrote: I posted this before, I'm hoping someone can help. I want to adopt this cat but my dog is grown and my previous attempts to introduce him to cats (2 at different times) he would tree and they finally ran off (they were strays too). Is it possible to successfully introduce a grown dog (inexperienced with cats) and grown cat (experienced with dogs)? I would not have the cat indoors, but the dog is most of the time. I was going to ask why you would not have the cat indoors, but then noticed that you're in Italy; presumably cats are kept differently there, as they often are in th UK. It is sometimes possible to successfully introduce a grown dog that's inexperienced with cats to a grown cat that's experienced with dogs. However, many, many dogs that are fine with cats indoors will always try to chase them outdoors - - that's prey drive - - and that's something that usually does not change. If you don't have the cat indoors, it's going to be just about impossible to introduce it to the dog and get the dog to understand that the cat is part of the pack. Bringing a cat to live outdoors at your home with a dog that likes to chase and tree cats would not be doing the cat any favors. Mustang Sally |
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On Fri, 12 Mar 2004 10:14:29 -0500, "Atom1"
wrote: I posted this before, I'm hoping someone can help. I want to adopt this cat but my dog is grown and my previous attempts to introduce him to cats (2 at different times) he would tree and they finally ran off (they were strays too). Is it possible to successfully introduce a grown dog (inexperienced with cats) and grown cat (experienced with dogs)? I would not have the cat indoors, but the dog is most of the time. I was going to ask why you would not have the cat indoors, but then noticed that you're in Italy; presumably cats are kept differently there, as they often are in th UK. It is sometimes possible to successfully introduce a grown dog that's inexperienced with cats to a grown cat that's experienced with dogs. However, many, many dogs that are fine with cats indoors will always try to chase them outdoors - - that's prey drive - - and that's something that usually does not change. If you don't have the cat indoors, it's going to be just about impossible to introduce it to the dog and get the dog to understand that the cat is part of the pack. Bringing a cat to live outdoors at your home with a dog that likes to chase and tree cats would not be doing the cat any favors. Mustang Sally |
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sighthounds etc. wrote:
grown cat that's experienced with dogs. However, many, many dogs that are fine with cats indoors will always try to chase them outdoors - - that's prey drive - - and that's something that usually does not change. What Sally said. Of the dogs I know who live with cats, only a couple are good with outdoor cats, and they generally have no prey drive, and don't chase anything (squirrels, birds, deer, etc.). Suja |
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