Special care is needed when introducing dogs and cats, as most dogs will naturally chase after a cat. The following tips provided courtesy of The Dog Daily will help with the introductions to ensure that everything goes smoothly and help your pets live together in harmony.
I recently got two dogs from a shelter, and my cats are not used to having them around. How can I get them used to the dogs so they won’t hide?
Dogs have an inherent “prey drive” to chase small animals, and unfortunately your cats could fall into that category. In fact, one of the most common reasons why cats run away from home is a new dog in the house, so I’m glad you are taking steps now to avoid that scenario from happening.
Introducing your animals should occur over at least six stages:
With proper introductions and training, most dog-cat matches can work. Keep in mind, however, that dogs bred for regular hunting, such as terriers and greyhounds, might be less tolerant of cats than, say, a shih tzu, which has been used as a companion dog for ages.
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