Intro
knowing how to introduce a dog in a cat to each other properly is essential if we’re thinking of having them under the same roof however we need to bear in mind that not all cases will follow the same guidelines the personality of the individual animals their previous education their formative experience and the specific environment will all play apart here animal wise will show you the best way to introduce a cat in a dog for the first time allow some breeds are stereotypically more predisposed to
BEFORE ADOPTING A DOG OR A CAT …
sociability any animal which is not given an adequate amount of socialization when they are a puppy or kitten especially in terms of coexisting with others can have problems in their adult stage fear aggression or other behavioral problems may appear in these cases you should contact a veterinarian specialized in ethology to offer the best guidelines for your specific situation other wiseit’s likely a healthy coexistence will never happen and academic booth or ear animal chronically stressed or anxious like wise we also need to consider the character of each animal we want to adopt so we can judge if their potentialgood fit even if both animals are correctly socialized we need to do all
THE PRESENTATION OF A DOG AND A CAT
we can to ensure a positive as sociationit takes place when cats feel threatened they tend to seek refuge in high places
PREPARE THE PRESENTATION AREA
for this reason as scratching tree shelves cat walks or a wall bed or excellent ways to help our cat know they have somewhere to hide when they feel over whelmed as for the dog we should also look for an a style bed for them todo the same it’s also very important that then ewcomer has everything they need such as a food bowl water fountain littertray and everything else some professionals make progressive presentations by using the natural
PRESENT THE
center both animals before they even meet they let each animal stay in their own room then they exchange blankets or other objects from the rooms so the animals can get used to each other ‘ssmell this means when they do meet they already have some familiarity the separate rooms also allow for a place to seek refuge after the introduction not all specialists agree with this method but all can concur that this period of separation shouldn’t last too long we need to create a relaxed atmosphere free of shouting loud noises and any
THE ACTUAL PRESENTATION
stressful elements once our new dog or cat arrives they will need to have sometime on their own to get used to the irnew environment in these cases syntheticpheromones may work for some to help booth dogs and cats feel more relaxed secure and generally promote their well-being the introduction can produce many different outcomes some cats are curious and eager to interact while others may recoil in shock when they see another animal enter their home dogs are just the same some may want to go up and sniff the newcomer others may bereluctant to make contact what ever happens don’t force the situation but let each animal express them selves naturally and positively reinforce any healthy interaction especially if the initial presentation doesn’t go well it’s important to ensure you’re alway sthere during their interactions don’t force the situation and ensure the tanimals can go back to their own safe zones afterwards[Music]although the animals may snarl or swipe
THE FIRST FEW DAYS
at each other at the beginning itv’sessential to avoid shouting or punishment the objective is to positively reinforce good behavior sousing a gentle voice reassuring petting and treats for both animals will show them that getting along will be best for both of them they will then associateeach other’s presence with positivityand will hopefully become friend sensuring they both have everything they need in terms of food water toys and any thing else will also help reduce the possibility of conflict you need to remember that the adaptation time is variable and can range from almostimmediate to several months patience is there fore necessary even with well socialized animals and the above steps correctly followed problems getting along can occur
PROBLEMS WITH COEXISTENCE
aggression fear or anxiety our behavioral problems which shouldn’t be over looked and they can exacerbate if they are not addressed we advise you seek the advice of a vet pathologist ora dog or cat trainer we also recommend using professionals who use positive methods we’re not in favor of education which causes stressin the animals as even if they work initially they can lead to worsening behavioral problems down the line now that you know how to introduce a dog and a cat to each other for the first time you can try to use these methods fory our own animals if you have any experiences of doing this in the past please share them in the comments below give the video a like if you enjoyed it and subscribe to our channel for more informative videos we’ll see you next time