Sqwidge Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 Ok, if all goes well with the breeder on Sunday and we pick a pup, she emailed me last week to tell me that she has 6 pups, 2 weeks old (i've known her for about 3/4 years now), we will be bringing him/her home in about 5/6 weeks.....we have 2 cats, what is the best way to introduce them to eachother? One of them is extremely skittish and is scared of her own shadow, and when we lived with mike's (my husband) family, who have 3 dogs, she hid a lot and peed on my clothes (very annoying!)...but then they are all older dogs, rather than a puppy...hmm The other is pretty laid back and even began to get used to the dogs by the time it came to us moving out, we were there for about 3 years, so not so worried about her. I just want to make sure i handle it correctly as they will all be a family rather than 'lodgers' at someone elses house iyswim? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 hmmmm, not a straight forward one i don't think. Each introduction is different, I can only go off how i've done it firstly when i brought kimba home and again today when i brought kaiser home. Having said that - my cat (Bella) doesn't like people let alone cats lol. I would leave the cats outside and let the puppy get used to it's new home, and then bring in the cats, one at a time? or both, not sure on that one, the pup will more than likely want to play with them, but will soon learn that getting too close will result in a scratch on the nose or worse lol I think Kimba has learnt from his mistakes now and stays away, unless she torments him then he woofs at her lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqwidge Posted January 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 That's what i was thinking, except they're house cats...so couldn't have them outside, maybe into one room...could lock them in a room until pup has had a good sniff...hmm good idea. I think slowly slowly is best right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 just found this - http://cats.about.com/cs/catmanagement101/a/introducedog.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqwidge Posted January 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 Thanks Sarah, i will have a read through that tomorrow...Josh is stirring, and here i was thinking i was going to get an early night!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistyrayn Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 i didn't bother with introducing... i just waited till cats strolled thru with both girls.. they were ok ..but do have to watch them ..... every so often they will chase the cats but a loud OOOOOOOOIIIIIIIIII normally stops them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 I would say carefully .... The cats get em eventually though LOL . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqwidge Posted January 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 lol, yeah my skittish one is a big baby but can hold her own too...she did give the in laws dogs hell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siberian_wolf Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 http://www.petlibrary.co.uk/cat-care/introducing-cats-dogs.html?Itemid=25 This link seems to have some good advise on about cats and dogs together. Although it is well known that dogs and cats don't get along, it is possible for them to live alongside each other in harmony. I would suggest a gradual introduction with your cat which is skittish. When you get your puppy, keep your puppy in a small area on the first night so they get used to the surroundings but also let you cats be free to wonder through the house and then they are free to come over to the puppy as and when they please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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