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Introducing a new puppy to my lifelong cat
What is the easiest way of doing such a task
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Posted: 4:15:03 PM 7/11/2005
I have a cat now which we found as a stray. She is the best thing that could have ever happend to me. I honestly never really liked cats but I surely have come a long way. My cat has been in kennels while we have gone on vaccation before. I was told she hisses at the dogs. She is luckily declawed in the front so the were not injured.

My problem is that I am getting a new puppy in 2 weeks and I have read many things on introducing a puppy and cat. Nothing seems to be clear. Do you have any suggestions?

***Edited By: megiam on 7/11/2005 4:16:18 PM***
Reason: I have questions.
Posted: 7:17:44 PM 7/11/2005
IF there is any way the person you are getting the puppy from could give you a blanket or something that has the dog/puppy scent on bring it to your home to introduce the smell. Also, make sure your cat has a safety zone a baby gate would be great for this so if it wants it can say I don't want to be near this puppy and retreat. Also, give your kitty extra love or special treats during the first two months so it feels like it is a good thing going on here. Last, put the puppy crate in the in and area where the cat can get to and sniff a distance it feels comfortable with. MY puppy and cat get along great now BUT it took hissing a few scratches and some chasing to be okay...
Good luck!
Posted: 7:21:20 PM 7/11/2005
Thank you very much for your advice!
Posted: 10:35:51 AM 7/12/2005
I hope it helps let us know how it goes! Remember it will be crazy at firs,but it will get better!
Posted: 10:39:13 AM 7/12/2005
Good luck to you, I've had an awfully hard time getting mine to get along. Whatever you do, NEVER NEVER NEVER let your puppy chase the cat. The cat will never trust him if you allow that.

That's all I know. :P
Posted: 12:08:07 PM 7/12/2005
Well I dont know how you are going to do it , but in a couple of weeks we will also be getting a new puppy and we have 3 cats..............so I have the same problem!
Posted: 5:41:12 PM 7/12/2005
Wow, 3 cats...what kind of puppy are you getting?
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